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January 17, 2005
- Collins challenges 'flawed' reasoning
- Ecumenical prayer service for Canada
- Canada's Catholics give $9.5M to tsunami relief
- Msgr. Don MacDonald: A priest who touched all souls
- CSS Sign of Hope campaign goes over the top … again
- Mackenzie to ordain first priest in fifteen years
- Medicine Hat students back in school again
- Tsunami affects local clergy
- PM 'courageous' for naming Jesus and Mary at tsunami service
- Schools dig deep for tsunami victims
- Archdiocese mobilizes to lobby MPs
- Why did God let this happen?
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Sebastian — January 20
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: Some Reflections on the Current Discussion of Marriage
- Bishop Fred Henry: Troubled by same sex marriage?
- Dennis Heaney:Remember, have a few chuckles today
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: What are apocalyptic writings?
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Catholic roots nourish contrary directors
- Editorial: Look for a rainbow in the storm
January 24, 2005
- Henry refuses to be silenced
- Heating bills burn up budgets
- Mary's Veil: Stewardship in Action
- Youth Leaders urged to bring faith to life through TV, movies
- Local Christians gather to launch annual unity week
- Toronto cardinal writes prime minister on same-sex marriage
- Eroded Christian teaching weakens social foundation
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Paul — January 25
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Guatemala and Northern Alberta redefine the word 'poor'
- Renato Gandia: Tsunami tragedy touches all of us
- Lisa Petsche: Take the road less travelled
- Mark Pickup: Live and walk humbly before God
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Belief in life after death allows joy today
- Editorial: Global development achievable
January 31, 2005
- Bishops outspoken on need to protect traditional marriage
- Sound a rally cry for marriage
- Knights of Columbus stamp 40,000 postcards
- Marrage spat threatens our religious freedom
- Charting one's spiritual path
- Collins works closely with Legionaries
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady of Candelaria — February 2
- Dennis Heaney:She saw roses in the thorns of life
- Suzanne Elston: Columnist is smoking mad
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Satan lurks in our fears, anger
- Editorial: Give people time to decide
- Editorial: Yushchenko's peace trumps Bush's war
- Christian Marriage
- The family that eats together . . .
- Balance your financial priorities
- Are you marrying an abuser
- Living and loving for 42 years
- Lisa Petsche: Slot dates into married schedule
- Christian Marriage
February 7, 2005
- Bill endangers religious liberty
- Pope's condition stable after rush to hospital
- School safety is Rock Solid
- Byzantine Divine Liturgy explored in English
- Girls' school planned
- Gov't steps into school board contract upset
- Our Lady of Lourdes inspires Febuary 11 World Day of the Sick
- Fr. Stefano Penna: Open heart leads to joy
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady of Lourdes — February 11
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: A priest finds himself a stranger in a strange land
- Renato Gandia: See your ash cross each and every day
- Lisa Petsche: Keep love alive — communicate
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: What does Confirmation mean?
- Mark Pickup: My God, have you forsaken me?
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Dark night eventually find us all
- Editorial: When will Mack the turtle burp?
- Editorial: Open our hearts to elders' wisdom
February 14, 2005
- Spirited teens prepare for World Youth Day
- Bishops fear fallout from gay 'marriage'
- UnderGround No More Youth Rally aims to get kids excited about their faith
- Group urges boycott of Famous Players
- Commission rules town discriminated against pastor
- Students hold national bilingual conference
- Movie sparks faith vs art debate
- Diakonos House: A front-line sanctuary
- Lenten Reflection: Forge ahead on your journey
- Ted Fitzgerald: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — February 15
- Dennis Heaney:Love one another as I have loved you
- Suzanne Elston: It's all in the layering, my dear
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Gethsemane's transformation awaits us
- Editorial: Witness bravely and lovingly
February 21, 2005
- Young Nepali among 230 who will become Catholic at Easter
- Collins names Hamilton vicar general
- Grey Nuns Centre sold for $8.7M
- Michael Casey: Edmonton-born man now Development and Peace's new executive director
- Evangelicals, RCs drawing closer
- Lenten Reflection: Embrace the presence of God
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Jean-Marie Vianney — August 4
- Bishop Fred Henry: Freedom of Religion? Really?
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Can it really be? Forty years a priest!
- Renato Gandia: Lenten opportunity comes every year
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Is Communion bloodless?
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Beware the dangers of powerlessness
- Editorial: Day care plan forgets too man
- Religious Vocations
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: 'I will make you fishers of people'
- Father Raymond de Souza: Priesthood - The joy of my life
- A rainbow of vocations
- Pilar Valdes: She yearned for something more
- Seed of vocation planted in home
- Priestly call 'a mysterious thing'
- God calls, who will answer?
- Youth ministry and vocations
- Simplicity of Holy Cross Sisters draws woman
- Religious Vocations
February 28, 2005
- Students raise $184,000 for tsunami relief
- God's Pied Piper is an Aussie
- World Day of Prayer set for March 4
- Cardinal Marc Ouellet: Same sex law threatens freedom
- Alternative Budget could 'end poverty'
- Jean Forest Academy named
- Bishop Paul O'Byrne: Navigated winds of change
- Lenten Reflection: Cultivate asceticism in your life
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Louis — August 25
- Dennis Heaney: Leaders nurture others' talents
- Mark Pickup: Escape prison by surrendering
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Gethsemane, a place of moral lonelinesss
- Editorial: Be Obedient: Follow God's will
March 7, 2005
- Remember the children — COLF
- Putting out the fires of poverty
- MP's relax, share their stories of how faith lead them to Ottawa
- Recent federal budget given 'mixed review'
- Young pilgrims gear up for WYD
- Catholic morals taught on new TV show
- Dr. Dale Ripley - Help our students be human
- Help a child, help a town
- Joseph Hogan: Without vision, people perish
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Patrick — March 17
- Lisa Petsche: God cherishes interior beauty
- Suzanne Elston: He who pays the piper . . .
- Renato Gandia: Nuture the flock we already have
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: What is the Order of Penitents project?
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Pray not to be put to Gethsemane's test
- Editorial: Society need to fast too
March 14, 2005
- Police killer raised Catholic
- Edmonton group will keep Romeros's spirit alive
- 25 years after his murder, Archbishop Romero is still an inspiration
- Volpe's flip flop targeted
- COLF pushes for funding for stay-at-home parents
- Novena to St. Joseph to protect the family
- Wanted - volunteer catechists
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Joseph — Feast Day — March 19
- Bishop Fred Henry: Embrace intimacy in your life - within God's guidelines
- Dennis Heaney:St. Patrick sets a sterling example
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why is the holy basin empty?
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
- Editorial: Don't count Pope John Paul out
March 21, 2005
- RCIA is just the beginning of life of faith
- Generation of John Paul spreads Christ's joy
- Local priests sweep hard, hard
- Teacher defends legal fight
- Easter concert transforms students
- Collins plans perpetual adoration
- Prayer's power flows like water
- Outdoor Way of the Cross turns 25
- Father Thomas Ryan: The Resurrection of the body
- Lenten Reflection: Saints - our guides to heaven
- Ted Fitzgerald:St. Rose of Lima — August 23
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: A backpacking priest's diary
- Renato Gandia:Do you know - or do you deny Jesus?
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Which is the correct Our Father?
- Mark Pickup: Every human life has dignity
- Suzanne Elston: Life of the planet or life of the poor
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Real love is given without resentment
- Editorial: Good Friday: Life beyond the self
March 28, 2005
- Oblate feeds 'Christ in need' in the inner city
- Archbishop tells Chrism Mass gathering they belong to the family of Christ
- Pro-lifers happy with Tory convention
- Children's book promotes same-sex marriage
- Lay evangelist warns men against being drawn into temptation
- Divine Mercy Sunday - created at the request of Jesus
- Church can stir reconciliation out of tolerance
- Ted Fitzgerald: The Transfiguration — Aug. 6
- Dennis Heaney: It's never too late to say 'Thank You'
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: We all taste the darkness of Good Friday
- Editorial: Abortion issue will rise again
April 11, 2005
- Prayer for pope at vigil of light
- Faithful mourn a people's pope
- Pilgrims walk the way of the cross
- Bishop faces rights lawsuit
- Complaints misuse of power - legal expert
- Forgiveness melts pain's sting
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Bernadette — April 16
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: Eucharistic adoration is a prayer of vigil
- Renato Gandia: Wrap your life in joy Easter people
- Lisa Petsche: Bowling strikes a family note
- Mark Pickup: Do the Terri Schiavos matter?
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: John Paul's spirit nourishes our souls
- Editorial: John Paul's legacy lives within us
- PopeJohn Paul — 1920-2005
- Pope John Paul visited Canada three times during his pontificate
- Archbishop MacNeil remembers JP2 closeup
- Pope left a treasury of teaching
- We pray for the repose of John Paul's soul . . .
- Pope John Paul touched many hearts during his 1984 visit
- Local Polish community mourns
- Words seemed like thunder
- Bishop Fred Henry: Contemplate Christ's face
- PopeJohn Paul — 1920-2005
April 18, 2005
- Sask. priest sees movements of the Spirit bursting out all over the world
- Cop wore guardian angel wings
- Secular media fail to grasp pope
- Memories fill pope's memorial
- Archbishop Collins: Pray the Holy Spirit guides the cardinals
- Ben Calf Robe-St. Clare students honour revered pope with native ceremonies
- School Labour dispute ends in Medicine Hat
- SoulFire Youth mixes faith and fun
- Teacher suspended for letter to the editor
- Sr. Martz dies after 76 years with Sisters of Charity
- The Legion of Mary - a global active lay apostolate
- Pasta dinner buys donkeys and carts
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady Queen of Peace — May 3
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: Bible tells of bowing before God
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Behold the magnanimous souls
- Dennis Heaney: Say 'thank you' before time runs out
- Suzanne Elston: Its all in the bank account of the beholder
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Midwife of hope helps give birth to trust
- Editorial: Another pope from 'Galilee'?
April 25, 2005
- 'A simple, humble worker'
- From guiding light to 'il papa'
- Archbishop celebrates new pope
- Stewardship's saving grace
- Make a baby the ancient way
- Pure fashion headlines dignity
- NAFTA is faling Mexico - Church reps
- Ted Fitzgerald: Blessed Jean Martin-Moye — Memorial May 4
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Let's pray for Pedro's sight
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: Be a contemplative in action
- Bishop Fred Henry: 'I was hungry and you fed me'
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Can a vegetarian receive Communion?
- Mark Pickup: Christ's perfect love enlightens
- Suzanne Elston: Reality TV takes a natural bent
- Dennis Heaney: Laugh and see the lighter side of life
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: We all share in Baptism's brotherhood
- Editorial: Listen to the searching hearts
May 2, 2005
- Pope Benedict XVI begins his ministry
- God is at work in the churches
- CWL president calls for a unified voice
- Collins plans Corpus Christi procession
- Wong to head Alberta K of C
- Foreign aid cuts get a drubbing
- Legalizing family relationships concerns author
- Many retired priests depend on pension fund
- Go to World Youth Day - at home
- Northern servant dies at 92
- Choose a long-term care facility with care
- Lisa Petsche: Honouring parents can be hard
- Ted Fitzgerald:Blessed Francois —Memorial Day May 6
- Suzanne Elston: Mother Earth really is heating up
- Renato Gandia:It's early days for Pope Benedict XVI
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: On Pope Benedict XVI
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: Adult education in the archdiocese
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: Pray our Lord's ancient prayer
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Pope's election sparks mixed reaction
- Editorial: Benedict offers truth to the West
May 9, 2005
- Speak Out against gay 'marriage', Henry urges
- Edmonton school plan draws fire from Castle Downs MLA
- Que. School nurses prescribe the pill
- Bible school selects new director
- Same-sex marriage bill contonues
- Trucks display aborted fetus pics
- Abortion takes its toll on the man's life too
- Orphans open Holy Trinity hearts
- Cardinal Lubomyr Husar will convene Winnipeg meeting
- Ted Fitzgerald:Our Lady of Fatima — Feast Day — May 13
- Archbishop Thomas Collins: Spend time with God in Adoration
- Bishop Fred Henry: Defend marriage and family life
- Dennis Heaney:Practice the art of living, the art of life
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Artists unmask society's soulless smiles
May 16, 2005
- Benedict to stand up for Church teachings
- Nfld. diocese to sell its churches
- Familia anchors families in faith
- A community of priests thrive
- Speak out against same-sex marriage
- Sr. Mac opened hearts, doors
- Faith seen as instrument of change in Africa's war on AIDS
- Friars Bag
- Ukrainian Church holds historic synod meeting
- Penny Carnival pays off big time
- Same-sex Marriage
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Constantine —Feast Day May 21
- Suzanne Elston: Breast milk warning a lot of hype
- Renato Gandia: Bite the bullet and do the right thing
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Are Christians supposed to evangelize?
- Mark Pickup: Psalm crafts a spiritual staircase
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Sometimes it is better that we go away
- Editorial: Marriage defines society's fabric
May 23, 2005
- Church to fight for local justice
- American named dogma watchdog
- Song for Karol spreads his word
- Olds choir sings for its church expansion
- Women and men tell how abortion impacts their lives
- Marian Centrer: 50 years of hospitality
- Jesuit Fr. Glenn Murray: Mass is boring? You're boring!
- Lutheran bishop calls for justice for all
- U.S grabs moral crusader tag
- Poverty can be eradicated in 10 years, says Oblate priest
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Germain — May 28
- Bishop Fred Henry: Social justice fills Bible's pages
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: In praise of an older woman
- Dennis Heaney: Retirement — the best is yet to come
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why do we go to Confession regularly?
- Charles Moore: Benedict makes good enemies
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Only the poor can give a ticket to heaven
- Editorial: Choose life, not death, Canada
May 30, 2005
- When sisters live alone
- Sister tells of Medjugorje's message of love
- Bloc MP slags Christian attitude
- Priests united in friendship for 50 years
- Lac Ste. Anne Church has had long journey
- Ted Fitzgerald: St-Norbert —Feast Day June 6
- Suzanne Elston: Face to face with Sept. 11, 2001
- Renato Gandia: Your alliances speak your truth
- Father Thomas Ryan: Church polarization can be overcome
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: How did they celebrate Mass in the early Church?
- Mark Pickup: Listen to that quiet inner voice
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Jesus gives us the keys to his wisdom
- Editorial: Follow Queen Elizabeth's lead
June 6, 2005
- Taking Jesus to the streets
- Anti-Catholic web cartoon protested
- Stewardship draws us to the Lord
- Same-sex marriage bill on hold
- CWL cornerstone honoured for 70 years
- Celebrating a century of faith
- Marguerite Bilodeau: A Servant of God moves on
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Anthony —Feast Day June 13
- Dennis Heaney: Style your vacation to fit your own need
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Skyrocketing bill shortchanges families
- Editorial: Put the Eucharist at the centre
June 13, 2005
- Henry warns of growth in religious intolerance
- A 'living saint' hands in her keys
- State taking sides on the marriage question - professor
- Ethicist links new reproductive technologies to rights of children
- Government's rush pushes O'Brien out of Liberal caucus
- Women pioneers from Ukraine
- Painting lets his soul sing
- CWL president promotes unity
- Bible school grads, staff move on
- Transform our approach
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Aloysius Gonzaga —Feast Day June 21
- Suzanne Elston: Roll your own blackout June 21
- Lisa Petsche: Music lyrics slide by censors
- Dennis Heaney: OK Dad, it's up to you to be there
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why is the Vatican an independent state?
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Our world needs mature Christians
- Editorial: Welcome those seeking Christ
June 20, 2005
- St. Charles Borromeo: Mearns parish provides home, sweet home
- Grads grateful for pastoral service program
- WCR honoured for photography, general excellence
- Lawyer warns Bill C-38 will translate into moral equality for homosexuality
- An efficient public health care system will survive
- Welcoming church wants a priest
- St. Anthony's - a spiritual home
- The stigma of mental illness
- CSS honours Judy and Harry Buddle for lives of service
- Senator Douglas Roche: Listen to the 'silent tsunamis'
- Carstairs wants more palliative care
- Bishop Henry tells trustees students must develop an inclusive world vision
- Teachers need a place where they can pray, says U of A professor
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady of Perpetual Help — June 27
- Mark Pickup: Embrace the life God offers
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Smile and walk into Jesus' open arms
- Editorial: Health for all — not just the few
June 27, 2005
- Newman names new president
- Same-sex bill tops Grit agenda
- Srs. of Providence celebrate jubilees
- Sacred Heart marks 25th anniversary
- Fr. Mike McCaffery: Pastor, priest, confessor, healer
- Five hundred gather to remember, celebrate St. Boniface Church's 100th anniversary
- Ted Fitzgeral: Sts. Peter and Paul — Feast Day — June 29 — Feast Day July 16
- Renato Gandia: 'Disabilities' challenge our perceptions
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Christian sect plunder our flock
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Purity takes sadness out of our lives
- Editorial: Keep Canadian dream alive
July 4, 2005
- Tearful farewell to St. Francis
- Same-sex marriage undermines communal values
- Archbishop announces priest appointments
- Assisted suicide next
- NWT project builds healing with natives and religious
- Cousins find same spiritual path
- Jesuit nourishes seeds of life
- Archbishop Collins addresses same-sex marriage
- Archbishop Gervais: The Lord called him; he stayed
- Universal brotherhood movement unites in God's love
- Embrace the power of silence - Anita Allsop
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady of Mount Carmel — Feast Day July 16
- Bishop Fred Henry: It's about children, stupid
- Lisa Petsche: Sounding the right note for teens
- Dennis Heaney: This priest died for journalistic integrity
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Cast an eye towards the next 100 years
- Editorial: Government short changes kids
July 18, 2005
- WYD pilgrims rejoice here, in Germany
- More than 6,200 Canadian youth book WYD tickets
- Liturgical studies transforms souls
- Bill Glen: WCR journalist wins K of C award
- WCR on Vacation
- Quebec husband faces possible murder charge
- Rules promote college Catholic identity
- Janelle Reinhart: Song honours John Paul II
- Denis Grady: Gospel booking agent offers all genres
- Nature of Mentoring: Program opens campers' eyes, hearts, souls, minds
- Sisters of Providence: Sr. Keylor named provincial
- Family Life Conference: Prepare your teens to be adults
- Tenth Family Life Conference embraces kids
- Ernest Chauvet garners Kevin Carr Christian Leadership Award
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Ignatius — July 31
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: hy deny divorced Communion?
- Mark Pickup: Yes, Jesus is the only saviour
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Judge one's soul, not soles
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Lies warp the soul like a board in the rain
- Editorial: Join the creative minority
August 22, 2005
- Enthusiasm high as World Youth Day opens
- Pope keyed up over German visit
- Put joy back into Christianity
- Same-sex marriage may impact Baptism
- Catholics still oppose same-sex marriage — bishops
- Commissioner faces human rights complaint
- Two children hear Christ's call
- Skaro pilgrims nourish faith, roots
- Younger women generally uninterested in female ordination
- Parish statue dedicated to memory of the unborn
- New chapel honours 'Fr. Bill'
- Alpha course unites
- St. Albert woman cycles for Tanzanian education
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Augustine — August 28
- Bishop Fred Henry: Pray, read, withdraw, be silent
- Lisa Petsche: Spelling - from a child's perspective
- Suzanne Elston: Let's bring back the clothesline
- Dennis Heaney: True faith means being there for others
- Mark Pickup: We simply will be with Christ
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Open your heart and life to unbridled joy
- Editorial: Clean up Alberta Environment
August 29, 2005
- WYD 'empowers' local pilgrims
- Pope urges Muslims to fight fanaticism
- Local woman serves during papal Mass
- Student's initative spurs donor to fund her trip to Germany
- Evangelical bookstores open to Catholic materials
- Sr. Blanch has served for 75 years
- Kids stay home from WYD
- Largest Canadian WYD delegation goes to Cologne
- Look to the Church, says pope
- Pope outlines future papacy
- Bumps along the WYD road
- Sydney youth hope 2008 runs more smoothly
- Reality hits amoung a sea of sleeping bags
- Ted Fitzgerald: Blessed Frederic Ozanam — September 8
- Suzanne Elston: Booze + teens = a lethal potion
- Dennis Heaney: Lessons learned at lunch
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Guatemala's lay leaders keep the Church alive
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: We are the Body of Christ on earth
- Editorial: May Br. Roger's peace live on
September 5, 2005
- Lacombe parents rally to get Catholic school
- Teachers urged to imitate Christ
- Sr. Alice Gauthier — celebrating her own centennial
- Fr. Victor Philippe — defended the faith
- Introduction to the The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
- Ted Fitzgerald: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — September 8
- Charles Moore: Boomers' sense of entitlement
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: A new job, a new city stirs the emotions
- Editorial: Wealth begins in an open heart
- Catholicism in Alberta:
The church helps build a province- WCR recalls our Catholic Alberta heritage
- Juliette Champagne: Author
- The First Catholics of Alberta
- Church brought help for the needy
- Man with good soul makes peace
- Sisters built first hospitals
- Nursing communities in Alberta
- Burns made his mark in business, charity
- Catholic witness in public office
- Catholics gained school rights
- J.J. Bowlen — queens representative in Alberta
- Religious orders went along with government plans for residential schools
- CWL began by helping immigrants get settled
- Katherine Hughes — Alberta's Catholic Renaissance woman
- Bishop Grandin fought for schools
- Knights have served for 98 years
- Fr. Pat O'Byrne was man of many causes
- Brother Antoni: The Blacksmith of God
- A list of historical sources used in this edition
- Catholicism in Alberta:
September 12, 2005
- Bullies won over with kindness
- Retrouvaille guides troubled couples in restoring harmony
- Sr. Catherine Chan professes her vows
- Brothers of Our Lady of Lourdes mark 50 years on September 24
- Rachel's Vineyard offers new retreat for non-Catholics
- CCCB in solidarity with hurricane victims
- Elizabeth Seton trusted in God
- Ottawa funds anti-religious bigotry, says rights group
- Introduction to the The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady of La Salette — September 19
- Bishop Fred Henry: The inclintation versus the act
- Lisa Petsche: 'Progress' kills our family roots
- Dennis Heaney: Being happily married means paying attention
- Mark Pickup: Squished sandwich generation
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: New electric lawnmower cut Bene out
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Suicide's victims are safe in God's hands
- Editorial: Katrina's bell tolls for all of us
September 19, 2005
- New rector chosen for St. Joseph’s Seminary
- Archbishop to address Synod
- Crowded annual agenda as bishops tackle difficult issues
- St. Paul Diocese appointments
- Victor Misutka: Former WCR editor remembered for his diligence, dignity
- Gerry Peterson: Cerebral palsy cannot cage this author’s life
- Peace depends on family - COLF
- Introduction to the The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Thecla — September 23
- Dennis Heaney: Everyone plays a part in changing our world
- Review: YOGA PRAYER; An Embodied Christian Spiritual Practice (DVD), by Fr. Thomas Ryan
- Mark Pickup: Heed warning or pay the price
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Firing on all cylinders means we are alive
- Editorial: Prophets will name the sin
September 26, 2005
- St. Vincent de Paul Society expands locally
- CCODP raises $19.7M for tsunami relief
- Annual Youth Mannafest allows young people to deepen their faith
- Development and Peace applauds water resolution
- Ban harvesting fresh or frozen stem-cells
- Director of religious education named
- Alain couple moves to Port Coquitlam
- God's steward drives a white van
- Pope invited to Quebec in 2008
- Faith vs. charter – a false choice says evangelical
- Nuncio praises bishops' efforts
- Introduction to the The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
- Ted Fitzgerald: The Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary — October 1
- Bishop Fred Henry: Courts silence parents voices
- Dennis Heaney: Respect life in the name of Rachel
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Life – mundane, mud, murder
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: God's generosity defies our jealousy
- Editorial: No scrutiny of Canada's elite
October 3, 2005
- Use Alberta surplus for the poor
- Bishops ready to fight assisted suicide
- Jean Forest Academy stresses leadership, science, math, service
- Bishops reflect on CCCB structure
- Yes, we are living in the end times
- Accused pastor 'is simply speaking the truth'
- Strong families rebalance society
- Ontario pro-life groups plan media blitz
- St. Michael blessed with 100 years
- German priest loves the West
- God speaks, this priest listens
- Battling Katrina bottle by bottle
- Introduction to the The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Francis of Assisi — October 4
- Lisa Petsche: Many miles, much waiting, but it paid off
- Dennis Heaney: Time inevitably validates God's plan
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Are there Eastern Catholics?
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: So many ways to serve humanity
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Your actions of faith prove your belief
- Editorial: Give the PM a dose of gumption
October 10, 2005
- St. Francis draws out the animals
- Telling tales out of school
- Sexual consent age stays at 14
- Catholic Health Association opposes Bill C-407 legalizing assisted suicide
- Jesus led – did not command – his disciples
- St. Norbert Church wins Bloom Award
- St. Anthony grads renew their ties
- Clergy take to the books
- Pupils start their day with a walk
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: The Church must teach morality
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady of Chartres – October 17
- Dennis Heaney: Seize Columbus' daring: Sail life's open seas
- Mark Pickup: Only God grants death with dignity
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Coming face to face with evil
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Only the pure of heart can cast out demons
- Editorial: Celebrate Thanksgiving daily
October 17, 2005
- Devon gets Catholic school
- Centring prayer allows God's loving embrace
- Marriage bests cohabitation union
- Religious leaders launch water campaign
- Bosco Homes seeks building's heritage status
- Stone rosary leads to peace
- Parish finds temporary home
- CCODP aids disaster areas
- Archbishop Collins addresses synod
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Jesus taught social justice
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Demetrius – October 28
- Dennis Heaney: Tell the TV networks what offends/pleases you
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: What does 'church' mean?
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Ecclesial tensions deserve study, resprect
- Editorial: Canada plays nuclear roulette
October 24, 2005
- Catholic groups demand response from McLellan
- Crystal meth provides challenge for CSS
- Liberals dance around assisted suicide vote
- Knights of St. Lazarus support Palliative care
- Newman grads heard God's call
- Newman Theological College — Class of 2005
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: The tragedy of sin
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Stephen – August 16
- Bishop Fred Henry: Kill this bill, not the dying
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why do we celebrate Halloween?
- Suzanne Elston: Waste reduction = reduce, reuse and recycle
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: God can be born in aching emptiness
- Editorial: Beware the push for euthanasia
October 31, 2005
- Strathcona County ecumenical mission has borne fruit
- Isaiah deepened pastor's love of creation
- Joyous students enjoy a good life
- Supreme Court clarifies residential school liability
- Physician-assisted suicide opponents marshall arguments
- Knights launch campaign against assisted suicide bill
- Priest Appointments
- Priest battled with Satan
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Aspects of the Human Person
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Charles Borromeo – November 4
- Glen Argan: A mother's love survives death
- Dennis Heaney: Remember what we have learned from the dead
- Mark Pickup: It is your right to be informed
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Look to your own flock for priests
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: A love-filled life prepares you for death
- Editorial: Give us far-sighted goodness
November 7, 2005
- Local voice of the voiceless grows louder
- COLF: Disabled would face discrimination
- Collins moved by world synod
- Archbishop reflects on stories of persecution
- MP's debate euthanasia bill
- Christ is truly present everywhere
- Caritas honours founding sisters
- The Sisters of Misericorde
- Oblates not liable for abuse claim
- KAIROS wants stronger checks on Canadian mining companies
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Stand in solidarity, not solitude
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Leo the Great – November 10
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Who is refused Communion?
- Suzanne Elston: Mother Nature gives us riveting 'reality' drama
- Charles Moore: Horror author finds new hope through Jesus
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Fear weaves its way through most lives
- Editorial: Clear-Eyed Vision misses point
November 14, 2005
- Nilo Macapinlac: Deacon sees joy in serving God's people
- Contraception blocks God too
- Rights sought for transgenders
- Common sense urged if flu hits
- Bishop Fred Henry: Globalization comes at a cost
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Shed your fears: Give to others
- Ted Fitzgerald: Christ the King – November 20
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Oblate pre-novices bring joy, life to a parish
- Lisa Petsche: All girls school spells freedom
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Dance with death this bleak November
- Editorial: MPs put their necks on the line
November 21, 2005
- Advent prepares us for Christ's Second Coming
- Doug Roche: Step beyond Hiroshima
- CCCB says ruling puts refugees at risk
- Development and Peace gives money to quake victims
- Fr. Leonard Fitzgerald: Will be remembered for his love of people
- Janelle Reinhart:Livin' for Something
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Property is basis for dignity
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Catherine – November 25
- Mark Pickup: She was aborted - but she lived!
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Only God can give us the gift of grace
- Editorial: Poverty might star in election
November 28, 2005
- Knights bring home the spirit of Christmas
- Aboriginal settlement welcomed
- Grits' daycare policy challenged
- Canada shortchanges foreign aid
- Fr. Nilo Macapinlac: Priest fulfills a childhood dream
- Trustees buck cheap labour law
- Her daughter sees God in a streetperson
- Kempling's complaint goes unheard
- Knights bidding farewell to casino fundraising
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Put the power back on the street
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Nicholas – December 6
- Bishop Fred Henry: The haunting story of Africa's Ruth
- Review:Journey of Light, Salt+Light Television
- Review: Forgotten Among The Lilies: Learning to Love Beyond Our Fears, by Ronald Rolheiser
- Review: How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization, by Thomas E. Woods
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why are we still opening doors?
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Faith purges poverty's pain
- Suzanne Elston: 'Twas the Month before Christmas
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Do you pass the Christian litmus test?
- Editorial: Sweeten the farmers' pockets
December 5, 2005
- Local parishioner honoured for helping sponsor 500 refugees
- 'Get involved!' bishops urge voters
- Sharing warmth and food with another child
- Archbishop describes pope as well-informed and filled with faith
- Reproductive technology hearings need Catholic voice
- CCCB: Vatican's gay priests document a call for integrity
- Three Hills CWL marks 80 years
- Catholic Christmas CD explains the spiritual meaning of the holy days
- Edmonton's Sudanese help their homeland
- City's Sudanese call St. Clare Church their home parish
- Ex-politicians vow to make marriage an election issue
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Solidarity sees God in everyone
- Ted Fitzgerald: The Immaculate Conception – December 8
- Dennis Heaney: Don't tell the Christmas story – live it
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: What are Prayers of the Faithful?
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Broken hearts open themselves to God
- Editorial: Reserves padlock aboriginals
December 12, 2005
- New priest bound for Afghanistan
- Canada Post won't stamp out Christmas
- Seminary practice on gays unaltered
- Priest says on CBC he is gay
- Jesus lawn signs a hit
- Daycare divides political leaders
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Love is the key to all freedom
- Ted Fitzgerald: Our Lady of Solitude – December 18
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Canadian dollars buy bricks, mortar
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Joy can never be induced or cranked up
- Editorial: Today's laws cloud our future
December 19, 2005
- Polish students craft szopkas - nativity scenes
- WCR closes for Christmas, New Year's
- Marriage campaign builds momentum
- Biologist-bishop to battle against climate change
- Our Lady of Guadalupe honoured
- Pilar Valdes makes her final vows
- Collins urges women to join CWL
- A Christmas message from Canada's bishops
- Calgary priest attended exorcism school in Rome
- Christ is the reason for the season
- Check out this Catholic gift list
- Books, family Bibles, lawn signs top bestseller list
- Embrace Christmas traditions
- A lost nativity scene is replaced
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: The family is society's foundation
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Genevieve – January 3
- Dennis Heaney: Make each gift one from your heart
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: What is the meaning of Christmas?
- Mark Pickup: Surrender to Jesus' truth
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Blood, sweat and tears = a church
- Suzanne Elston: Light the candle of Christ's hope
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Only we can awaken the Christ child
- Editorial: Adore. Be overwhelmed with joy
December 26, 2005
- Industry boom disturbs rural tranquility
- Knights win praise for casino cutbacks
- Bishops thank K of C for cutting casinos
- L'Arche angels try their wings
- WCR closed until January 3, 2006
- Former activist disputes gay priest
- Candidates - do not bear false witness
- Lost Apostle advocates love, service
- Children's calendar introduces Canadian saints
- Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy: From a tutorial to an academy
- Schizophrenia is a condition, not a person-
- The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: Marriage deftly weaves society's fabric
- Ted Fitzgerald: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys – January 12
- Sr. Louise Zdunich: What are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
- Fr. Jacques Johnson: Bless the lilies of the field
- WCR Letters to the Editor
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Like the shepherds, keep watch over life
- Editorial : Be involved in political process
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