Church Proclaims a New Culture of Peace
As war raged during a prolonged pandemic, this spring Christians were preparing to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus who offered peace as a parting gift…
Example of Mentorship – A Personal Story
For the last few years, I’ve reflected a great deal on the people who influenced my life in an impactful and positive way. In these…
Kamloops Residential School: What is a Teacher To Do?
A century and a half ago Nietzsche wrote in The Use and Abuse of History of “the thoughtless folk who write history in the naïve…
The Meeting of Indigenous Cultures and the Christian Gospel Message (1)
Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God. So when Peter went…
Grant Croswell Anglican Priest and Former Oblate Passes
Dear colleagues in faith, With a heavy heart, I share with you that The Rev. Grant Croswell died last night, June 5, 2022. With this…
Letter Sent to Four Canadian Bishops by Dignity Canada
Your Excellency, Archbishop Emeritus Prendergast: Re. “A Fraternal Open Letter to Our Brother Bishops in Germany: April 11, 2022 I am writing to you as…
May Today…
May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite…
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.…