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CATHOLIC MEDIA MATTERS

2012-01-27T13:46:00.000-08:00

Papers have 'press'-ing needs Yes it is that time of year again, your parish needs money for media. The B.C. Catholic Newspaper is proudly supplied to your local parish as a resource for B.C's Catholic faithful. I have written an article (to appear in the Jan. 30th edition) that explains our efforts to enhance the paper, and the importance of Catholic media as valuable resource for evangelism:

Sisters and Government combat human trafficking

2012-01-27T13:07:00.000-08:00

Loretto Sisters to host trafficking conference Sister Teresa, later to become Mother Teresa of Calcutta in India, is pictured as a member of the Sisters of Loretto. Her work with the Loretto sisters in India centered on teaching and visiting the sick and elderly. She remained with the order until sh e founded the Missionaries of Charity. CNS photo courtesy Missionar ies of Charity) (Sept. 18,

'Corruption' charges downplayed

2012-01-27T09:30:00.000-08:00

Vatican downplays charges of financial 'corruption' Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States, at Mass in Washington Jan. 22. Insisting on the Holy See's continuing commitment to transparency and rectitude in economic affairs, the Vatican's spokesman downplayed references to "corruption" in a letter apparently sent to Pope Benedict XVI by Archbishop Carlo Maria

Website profiles First Nation and Catholic history

2012-01-26T11:52:00.000-08:00

Bishops launch webpage on native people Phil Fontaine, National Chief of Assembly of First Nations, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 29 (CNS photo Emanuela De Meo, Catholic Press Photo) (April 29, 2009) CCN's Deborah Gyapong profiles the newest chapter between Native Canadians and the Church: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new webpage on its cccb.ca

Counsel of prayer

2012-01-26T11:07:00.000-08:00

Faith & spirituality matter in professional counselling Sometimes people question the role that faith and spirituality play in professional counselling. Does faith make a difference? Yes, it does, indeed! After working at Catholic Family Services for 15 years as a professional counsellor and counselling coordinator, I can honestly state that we offer our clients not only a truly professional

Teens' joy is evidence

2012-01-26T10:49:00.000-08:00

Youths' joy is 'greatest evidence' Jesus rose from dead, priest says Members of St. Martin of Tours Parish in Gaithersburg, Md., pray during a pro-life youth rally at the Verizon Center in Washington Jan. 23. Thousands of young people gathered at two Washington arenas to rally and pray before taking part in the annual March for Life. A Washington pastor told 17,000 exuberant teenagers and

Third Party reaches for Catholics

2012-01-25T13:57:00.000-08:00

Liberal convention shows vitality, desire to rebuild Former Prime Minister Jean Cretien. Raised Catholic, the 10 year leader is a defender of a woman's choice. CCN's eye on Ottawa Deborah Gyapong uncovers what Catholics can expect from rebuilding Liberals: Dan McTeague, one of about a dozen staunchly pro-life Liberals who lost their seats in the May 2011 federal election, is hoping for the

Look the MSM covers an abortion protest

2012-01-25T11:53:00.000-08:00

Normally reviled by many, controversial news network gives voice to the pro-life debate Image via WikipediaFox News and credibility are not usually terms that are viewed in the same light. Of course that's my opinion, there are those (Neo Conservatives) that take the station as the great Conservative communicator. However, even a skeptic like me will give the biased, warmongering, election

St. Paul shows the way to unification

2012-01-25T11:32:00.000-08:00

Holy Father's homily uses the great missionary apostle as a guide for Christian unity Pope Benedict XVI looked to the Apostles' most talented administrator as an example of Christian unification. The Holy Father's homily, from the Basilica of St. Paul, called upon separated Christians to be "changed by the victory of Jesus Christ our Lord" (cf. 1 Cor 15.51-58)." The Pope said that St. Paul's "

Local parish serves up the Lord

2012-01-25T11:12:00.000-08:00

Maple Ridge 'Discovering Christ' over dinner Special to The B.C. Catholic Participants suggested discussion time be prolonged in future sessions, but they didn't say no to the meals prepared by parish volunteers. In a Special to The B.C. Catholic, Pat Byrne Casey tells of Maple Ridge's evangelistic efforts: St. Luke's Parish in Maple Ridge recently invited 8,200 people - give or take a few

Helping parishes "in everything they do"

2012-01-25T10:07:00.000-08:00

Faith Formation directors plan Feb. conference Archbishop's vision comes to fruition! The call by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, for changes to how faith formation services and training are provided to those engaged in parish ministries is coming to fruition, says Chuck Luttrell, the archbishop's delegate for faith formation. The changes, Luttrell said, involve the offices under the

Communicating using silence

2012-01-25T09:30:00.000-08:00

Silence is key ingredient to meaningful communication, Pope says Archbishop Claudio Celli, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, assists Pope Benedict XVI with the new Vatican news portal on an iPad at the Vatican June 28. The information portal at www.news.va aggregates the Vatican's various media into a one-stop site for all things papal. Amid the deluge of

Patron Saint of the Media

2012-01-24T17:55:00.000-08:00

St. Francis de Sales had no idea how he created the monster known as the press Image via WikipediaThere was no Internet, newspapers, heck the printing press was just becoming a force in communication. However, St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was still able to make an impact CNN would blush thinking about. Today is the feast of the beloved saint, and for that The Busy Catholic pays tribute to

Archdiocese celebrates diversity

2012-01-24T13:09:00.000-08:00

Mass highlights plight of migrants in Canada Mexico was well represented at World Day of Migrants and Refugees Mass at St. Helen's Parish Jan 15 By Nathan Rumohr Special to The B.C. Catholic A week of awareness of the spiritual needs and dignity of migrants and refugees culminated Jan. 15 at St. Helen's Church in Burnaby with Mass celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB. It was part

Bringing life to Embarcadero

2012-01-24T11:39:00.000-08:00

Annual San Francisco walk draws tens of thousands of pro-life activists A crowd of people, many holding pro-life signs and slogans, makes its way down a San Francisco street during the annual Walk for Life West Coast Jan. 21. Tens of thousands of pro-life activists massed in front of San Francisco's City Hall and then filled the city's main thoroughfare Jan. 21, walking about two miles down

Blasting for peace

2012-01-24T10:06:00.000-08:00

World Religion Day observed in Regina Representatives from 12 faith traditions gathered in Regina's Beth Jacob Synagogue Jan. 15, each to pray in their own language for peace, brotherhood, understanding and tolerance in recognition of World Religion Day. World Religion Day was established in 1960 by the U.S. Baha'i community and has since spread around the world. The Regina Multifaith Forum

100 years of Ukrainian bishops in Canada

2012-01-23T14:54:00.000-08:00

Ukrainian Catholics mark centenary of first bishop’s arrival in Canada Archbishop Lawrence Huculak (centre) with London Bishop Ronald Fabbro and Saint-Paul Bishop Luc Bouchard at the CCCB in 2008 after they had participated in the Synod on the Word of God in Rome earlier that fall This year the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of her first bishop

A hard fought pro-life victory

2012-01-23T13:56:00.000-08:00

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No dysfunction in Holy Family

2012-01-23T13:40:00.000-08:00

The group of three inspires strong families Father M. Rosica, CSB Last year a reporter from one of Canada's national newspapers thought it would be a good idea to write a funny story about the "dysfunctional family" of Jesus. He made the assumption that an unwed pregnant mother engaged to an older man and on the run from the law was the "model dysfunctional family." But when Salt and

In this week’s B.C. Catholic

2012-01-23T13:14:00.000-08:00

Here’s what’s inside the January 23, 2012 edition of The B.C. Catholic Newspaper: The Archdiocese celebrates a special Mass for Migrants, refugees, and new immigrants Father Thomas M. Rosica, CSB spoke at CCO’s Rise Up event about the so-called “dysfunctional” Holy Family Maple Ridge helps disenfranchised faithful “Discover Christ” Pope Benedict XVI brings to light the efforts of Christian

Cutting-edge science

2012-01-23T10:18:00.000-08:00

The Church and the study of human anatomy This detailed figure of an arm constructed of coloured wax and bone was made by Italian anatomist-sculptor Anna Morandi Manzolini, who was supported by 18th-century Pope Benedict XIV. The work is seen in the Poggi Museum in Bologna, Italy. Pope Benedict XIV, who created the first museum of anatomy in Italy, was an avid supporter of doctors using

Miss America got it from God

2012-01-20T09:38:00.000-08:00

Newly crowned Miss America knows talent, gifts are from God, says mum Miss Wisconsin, Laura Kaeppeler, poses at a news conference after being crowned Miss America 2012 Jan. 14. The 23-year-old Catholic attends St. Therese Church in Kenosha, Wis. All smiles, Susan Kaeppeler, a Grade 4 teacher at Kenosha's St. Joseph Academy, got red-carpet treatment when she arrived for class Jan. 16 after a

'Foundation of civilization' at risk

2012-01-18T09:25:00.000-08:00

Allowing 'same-sex marriage' 'not in the public interest,' say bishops Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire announces her support for legislation that would legalize 'same-sex marriage' in the state. Legislation introduced by lawmakers in Washington state that would redefine marriage to allow 'same-sex marriage' "is not in the public interest," said the bishops of the state's three

40 Days for Life kicks off again

2012-01-17T15:36:00.000-08:00

From Texas to Vancouver - 40 Days for Life! 40 Days for Life is a pro life campaign that began in Texas in 2004. Last fall, Vancouver held its first 40 Days for Life campaign to draw attention to the plague of abortion. On Jan 28, a meeting for all representatives of parishes and groups will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Family Parish hall, 4851 Beatrice Street. Anyone coming, past reps or

Calling all calligraphy fans

2012-01-16T15:05:00.000-08:00

Check out the Alphabet of Healing calligraphy show at Regent College Twenty-six biblical verses are enshrined in calligraphy at Friedrich Peter's exhibition of iconic lettering in Alphabet of Healing, his exhibition which got underway on Jan. 11 at Regent College's Lookout Gallery at UBC. The German-born calligrapher is celebrated for his artistry in postage stamps, banners, and medals as