Francis Invites Change, But We Are The Change
There was a time in life when I wanted things done and wanted them done now. I still want things done now…
Prairie Messenger’s Prophetic Voice Forged a National Media Network
The final press run for the Prairie Messenger and for St. Peter’s Press would be incomplete without paying tribute to the PM’s…
Remi De Roo Tribute to Dave Barrett – March 3, 2018
Some of you knew the Honourable David Barrett as a beloved family member, a faithful friend, a trusted colleague, a gifted social…
The Unspeakable Assassination of Thomas Merton
“Killing a man who says ‘No!’ is a risky business,” the priest replied, “because even a corpse can go on whispering ‘No! No! No!’ with…
After Five Years, Francis Impacts World Stage
OXFORD, ENGLAND — If a much-vaunted deal between the Vatican and China on naming bishops comes to be finalized this year, it will highlight the…
Rose Marie Hague Passes
HAGUE, Rose Marie (nee Blum) – 1939-2018 Rose Marie was born March 27, 1939 Lymburn, AB, 3rd child to Leo & Emilia Blum. She passed…
Sister Margaret Cantwell R.I.P.
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Sister Margaret Cantwell (formerly Sister Kathleen Mary), 93, a Sister of St. Ann, died June 16, in Marie Esther Health Center in…
Surgeon Thirza Smith Blazed a Trail for Female Doctors
When Thirza spun a tale, you leaned in. She was a deeply funny woman and skilled storyteller. I loved hearing her stories over…
Nellie Cashman “The Miner’s Angel”
Centennial stone for Nellie Cashman, Times Colonist, October 19, 2017. Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon attended an unveiling at Nellie Cashman’s grave at Ross…
Colten Boushie R.I.P. — A Made-in-Saskatchewan Crisis
The acquittal of Gerald Stanley in the killing of Colten Boushie has sent shock waves across Canada, with headlines comparing Saskatchewan to America…