Our June 27 guest is Eileen Markey, an independent reporter and the author of A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sr. Maura (Nation Books). She lives in the Bronx and teaches journalism at the City University of New York. We discuss her recent article, Canadian Catholics grapple with a history of “whitewashing” indigenous children. We also discuss these articles: Death […]
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Canadian Catholics grapple with a history of “whitewashing” indigenous children
Canada has begun truth-seeking and reconciliation, and the Sisters of Charity in Nova Scotia are confronting their order’s role in a racist educational system.
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An Irish monk breathes new life into liturgical art in Toronto
Brother O’Herlihy says his paintings, which are not intended for galleries but for spaces of worship, are meant to inspire a prayerful dialogue with viewers.
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How Justin Trudeau is causing Canada to examine its own conscience
Our May 16 guest is Dean Dettloff, America‘s Toronto correspondent and a junior member of the Institute for Christian Studies. We discuss his recent article, “Justin Trudeau’s ‘celebrity secularism’ and an examination of Canadian conscience.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return […]
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Toronto Cardinal urges pro-lifers at Canadian march to ‘speak more loudly by silence’
An estimated 75-100 pro-abortion advocates, some wearing black bandanas over their faces, screamed chants and waved signs, halting the National March for Life until marchers turned around and took a different route through the streets of downtown Ottawa.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
After deadly van attack, Toronto is still looking for answers
Suggesting that people who struggle with their mental health are likely to be violent is dangerous, especially when people with disabilities are more likely to be the victims of violence than perpetrators.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
A demand for a papal apology roils Canada
“A future Papal visit to Canada may be considered, taking into account all circumstances, and including an encounter with the Indigenous Peoples as a top priority.” It does not say this encounter would mean an apology.
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Toronto cardinal calls for prayers after van kills at least 10
“Let us all unite in our efforts to bring comfort and care to those who are hurting today.”
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Justin Trudeau’s ‘celebrity secularism’ and an examination of Canadian conscience
The complications of Canadian Catholicism came into sharp relief when Justin Trudeau, a Catholic politician and leader of the popular Liberal Party, became prime minister in October 2015.
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In Canada, prayers and tears for victims of Hockey team tragedy
The 15 dead included 10 hockey players between the ages of 16 and 21, the team coach, radio broadcaster, bus driver and other team personnel.