A Very Good Friend
The Editor: We enjoyed all the articles about Bishop De Roo. He was a very good friends of ours during our 40 years in Port…
Well Done!
The Editor: A quick note to thank you for the extra copies of the Island Catholic News regarding Remi’s life and funeral celebrations. Well done!…
Open Letter to Bishop of Victoria (Vancouver Island) Bishop Gary Gordon on the Feb. 12 Funeral Ceremony for Bishop Remi De Roo
On Saturday February 12, 2022 it was my privilege to attend the Mass of Christian Burial for our beloved brother and bishop, Remi De Roo.…
Old-school Liturgy Creates an Ideological Battleground
ROME — Pope Francis on Saturday blasted Catholics who, hewing to old-school versions of liturgy like the Latin Mass, have made an ideological battleground of…
Reflection for Remi De Roo’s June 25 Bethlehem Centre Vigil
Readings from Mark 16:1-8 and from several of the Vatican II documents help us to reflect on our relations with Christ and the Holy Spirit.…
Canada Has a Role in Stepping Back From the Edge of a Nuclear Abyss
Russia’s recent threats to add nuclear attacks to its brutal assault on the people and infrastructure of Ukraine is a cruel reminder of the harsh,…
Thank You for Special Tribute to Bishop Remi
The Editor: I received the spring issue of ICN this week and am writing to thank you for the special issue and tribute to Bishop…
U.S. Catholic Culture Wars Causes Closing of Catholic News Service
Six months before he died, the late Cardinal John Foley praised Catholic News Service in a 2011 speech he delivered to the annual Catholic Media…
Bishop Remi: A Voice to Be Heard
From Manitoba you came, Priest and bishop, Benjamin, To the church, Transformation, Tables upset, With grace and love, Progressive, Cathedral reflection, University foretold, Vatican II…
A Beacon For Our Time – A Look at the Life of Remi De Roo
A video of the life of Remi De Roo was put together by Ray Painchaud. Click the play button below to watch this 52 minute…