Why The Pope’s Endorsement of Same-sex Unions Matters
Pope Francis’s support for same- sex civil unions, extracted from a 2019 interview and recently broad- cast, has reverberated around the world. Not surprisingly, it…
Father Tony Flannery Persecuted for Progressive Views
Some years ago, I heard the begin- nings of a sad story involving a very popular and forward thinking Redemptorist priest in Ireland, Father Tony…
Sample Letter for Corporate Accountability (on Mining, Gas and Garment Industries Abroad)
Advocating for Canadian corporate accountability abroad – as encouraged by organizations such as Development and Peace-Caritas Canada; KAIROS Canada and Amnesty International Canada The Editor:…
Rainbow of Hope Progress Report
The Editor: Well, we are progressing, little by little with the construction of our Kindergarten and Grade 1 school in Bantambaari, Ghana. There has been…
Prophetic Church Voice
The Editor: Thanks so much for stopping by, Pat, even if our time was too short. Thanks for your donation. Above all, thanks so much…
A Gift
The Editor: I got the Summer 2020 edition of Island Catholic News from a friend and loved all your topics on the environment and COVID,…
A Gesture of Support
The Editor: Hope all is well on the island. Please find enclosed a tiny gesture of support for the paper and your generous efforts. I…
Potential Development
The Editor: Thank you for the information on potential development of ICN. It seems quite challenging. We wish you the best in this development. Olive…
Father Charles Brandt: A 1991 Profile
This is a 1991 article that reveals the detailed environmental work of Charles Brandt in the 1960s, 70s and 80s when he was instrumental in…
In Memory of Her: Rev. Dr. Michele Birch-Conery
Rev. Dr. Michele Birch-Conery’s earthly life spun round charisms connected to language, storytelling, prayer, and to serving others as a nurse, nun, teacher, priest and…