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January 18, 2010

• Gurnick wanted to be rich . . . then he met the Franciscians
• Benedict meets Christmas assailant, offers forgiveness
• World News in brief
• Parishioners asked to donate $2M for seminary, college
• Construction project has had to confront rumours, serious concerns
• First Nations embrace Olympics' potential
• Vancouver Archdiocese proffers 'radical hospitality' for Olympics
• Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot of Port-au-Prince among Haiti dead
• CCCB to monitor, reflect on KAIROS funding cuts
• Students, staff loved courageous Sgt. Miok
• Charismatics dine, pray in tongues
• God guided his missionary path
• Cardinal applauds Medjugorje visit
• CSS Sign of Hope tops $2.4M goal
• Priests who made a difference
  • Fr. Jack was there in a time of tragedy
  • Oblate's kindness planted a seed
  • Hospital visit aided husbands recovery
  • Live-In brings people closer to Jesus
  • Priest's radiant smile had a lasting impact
  • Basilian steered me to my life's vocation
• Shepherding Catholics back to the fold
• Papal liturgist favours 'reform of the reform'
• Bishop Fred Henry: Protect God's creation by cultivating peace
• Disease pushes prayer beyond my grasp
• Joe Gunn: Lay people rally to demand KAIROS funding
• Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why do we read the Old Testament at Mass?
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: We, as monks, lose when we stray from our vocational cells
• Editorial: Rejoice! Shake the rafters with the power of prayer

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January 25, 2010

• Church must meet youth online
• World News in Brief
• Joy, frustration fill youth ministers' work
• Church must be relevant to Kids' lives, says Bibby
• City Christians gather to pray for unity
• Christians must pray for unity despite new problems
• Canada rushes to aid Haiti in many ways
• Church making progress in dealing with sexual abuse
• Priests who made a difference
  • Fr. Gartner's blessing helped immigrants adjust to a new land
  • East Indian priest dove into Canadian traditions
  • Fr. Ted brought us out of the shadows
  • Fr. Parenteau helped us through daughter's surgeries
• Pope's green theme takes on a moral tone
• Youth called to 'lofty view' of sexuality
• Pope extends olive branch to Rome's Jews
• Bob McKeon: Give the homeless A Place to Call Home
• Lisa Petsche: Let gentle souls know their light blesses you
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Blessed are the weak for they bring depth, character to our lives
• Editorial: Pat Robertson slags Haitian people with profane judgments

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February 1, 2010

• Tax man revokes street preacher's charitable status
• Catholics, Orthodox dialogue over role of the pope
• World News in Brief
• Fr. Dan Gurnick: New priest aims to serve the poorest
• Civil society groups seek commitment to Haiti
• Local Catholics take Christ's healing words behind bars
• CCODP: Share Lent out to raise $1M in Alberta
• Spruce Grove-Stony Plain teens accept challenge to be transformed into Christ's image
• Modelling program leads young women into a life of virtue
• Papal penitence a sign of sainthoods - postulator
• Fr. Nilo grateful pope declared Year for Priests
• Sr. Louise Zdunich: Are godparents obsolete in today's society?
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: God is with us, a fellow sufferer in any tragedy
• Editorial: Benedict wants monotheists singing from the same page

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February 8, 2010

• Church must take part in public debate, says Benedict
• Canada's bishops denounce human trafficking
• World News in Brief
• Schools called to create a climate of justice
• Correction
• Strike abortion from maternal, child health initiative
• Former chief recalls when proposed saint visited Alexis reserve
• Msgr. Jerry Desmond: Whistler priest skis, serves the Lord
• Students rally to raise funds for Haiti
• Low-income women gather at collective kitchen
• Matt Maher - Chart-topper musician plays for glory of God
• Parish websites link with the faithful
  • Parish websites in the archdiocese
• Prodding jars Vatican into more interactive sites
• Fr. Jean Marsan: Devout Oblate served others
• St. Francis models respect for creation, pope says
• Men! Stop the show of being hyper-masculine
• Church must reach out to the sick
• Welcome to the Holy Spirit
• Lisa Petsche: Marriage preparation offers lifetime rewards
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: A letter to you who do not go to church from Ron Rolheiser
• Editorial: Orthodox, Catholics taking steps toward full union

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February 15, 2010

• Toronto priest says Canada's Catholic youth dying of spiritual thirst
• Collins, Henry blast Ignatieff's enthusiasm for abortion
• World News in Brief
• Yukon Bishop Gary Gordon told Nothing More Beautiful audience our lives are taken to the altar
• Charities push for charitable tax credit hike
• Church failed to file, lost charitable status, claims Revenue Agency
• Development and Peace upbeat about Share Lent
• Cornerstone of faith reaches out to parishes
• Conference turnout reveals men trying to be better Catholics
• Visitors bring caring presence to hospitals
• Catholic snowboarder hopes to carve a gold
• Sr. Annata's testimony of Faith
• The Shroud of Turin goes on display as controversy continues over its authenticity
• Haiti Aid groups learn from other disasters
• Olympic torch ignites seminarian's soul
• Justice meets spiritual, as well as material needs
• Headline
• God lives, breathes within us
• Joe Gunn: Budget 2010 to wipe out Canadian poverty
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Prayer, fasting should radiate health and joy
• Editorial: Penitence curtails the flesh so the spirit can live

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February 22, 2010

• World Marriage Day becomes celebration of marital 'holy ground'
• Edmonton Archdiocese gets a coat of arms
• World News in Brief
• Ash Wednesday celebrated aboriginal way
• Maronites mark St. Maroun's jubilee
• Pope, Irish bishops discuss abuse scandal
• Intractable pain not top reason for assisted suicide
• Bishop Gary Gordon – Jesus Christ: Lamb of God and Bread of Life
• World Day of Prayer held on March 5
• Holy Spirit breathed life into man
• Bob McKeon: Minimum wage means minimum dignity
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Delight in pleasure without burden of guilt
• Editorial: Holy Spirit keeps the Church alive and thriving
  • Higher Education
    • Discernment remains the guiding light for men entering the priesthood
    • Study finds students in Catholic colleges less likely to stray from the faith
    • Christian philosophy unites faith, reason
    • Colleges prepare Catholic teachers

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March 1, 2010

• Family of 10 prepares to join Church after overcoming anti-Catholic myths
• World News in Brief
• Retreat brings youth FacetoFace with faith
• Lahey trial delayed until 2011
• Former chaplain charged with assault
• Cornerstone campaign canvasses other dioceses
• Canadian penitential rules for Lent
• God's chosen win greater prize than a gold medal – Smith
• Catholic school welcomes U.S. athletes
• White Rock parish provides coats for the Olympic homeless
• New English missal will enrich liturgy
• New missal expected in Canadian parishes in less than 2 years
• New missal is true to Vatican II – Australian
• Vatican hands scandal to the Irish to heal
• Book on the 'real' John Paul II snubbed at Vatican
• Parish has kept 25-year Eucharistic vigil
• He spoke through the prophets
• Sr. Louise Zdunich: Who was the Old Testament's Melchizedek?
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Transform inner chaos into a garden of peace
• Editorial: Higher education fires the heart of the Church

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March 8, 2010

• Letter on oilsands 'struck a nerve,' says Bouchard
• British bishops say big gov't erodes responsibility
• World News in Brief
• Rwandan miracle of forgiveness
• Poor moms need health care, not abortion – obstetrician
• Faith at the core of Saints Basketball
• Jesuit wants latest encyclical to spark social transformation
• Asian Catholics bring vitality
• For Asian parishes, finding and keeping a pastor can be tough
• Students confront reality of genocide
• Br. Andre's pending sainthood applauded
• John's path led to salvation
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Cry, feel your wounds, let the angels help
• Editorial: Personal prayer, Confession, leads us to greatness for God

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March 15, 2010

• Michael Schumacher: Called by the people of God
• Keep those homilies to 8 minutes, urges Vatican official
• World News in Brief
• Laity find fulfillment in bringing the Body of Christ to the sick
li>Catholic Christian Outreach leads students to personal relationship
• Celibate priests mirror Christ's love
• Oblate pastor issues impassioned plea for foster children
• Women decision-makers needed to lift 'veil of masculine secrecy'
• Promises of solidarity wither when budget introduced
• Levada urges embracing Anglican gifts
• Women's choir offers music of the heart
• The Holy Spirit abided in Mary
• Joe Gunn: Light a Lenten candle this Earth Hour
• Lisa Petsche: Toss out negative thinking for Lent
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Life's fragility calls for us to love, express love
• Editorial: Lawyer masks morality of dead ducks with claim of 'showboating'
  • Summer Plans
    • Teens considering priesthood play and pray
    • Catholic Teachers share their skills overseas
    • Students invigorated by immersion in Living Water
    • Grant Desme: Ballplayer's exodus draws attention to Calif. abbey
    • Picnics, Pilgrimages are summer fare

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March 22, 2010

• Irish cardinal apologizes for role in clergy crises
• Pope will preside at Newman's Sept. beatification
• World News in Brief
• Holiness is found in the home
• Spirituality without the Church means turning your back on community, says archbishop
• Dr. Doris Kieser: Youth struggle through the teens
• Vatican defends pope's efforts to curb sexual abuse
• Allan Wachowich: Faith sustains chief justice's life
• Psychiatrist warns 'kids are taught they can play with fire' and not cautioned about STDs, abortion
• Canada's founding values teach trustworthiness, cooperation
• Seraphic Singles - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Single Life
• Mary turns toward God
• Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why do each of us bear a different cross?
• Gordon Self: Ethical issues demand understanding, clarity
• Bob McKeon: Medical Mission Sisters initiated Boyle McCauley Health Centre
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: We are one with the saints in many ways
• Editorial: New life comes from the earth of daily existence

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March 29, 2010

• Fr. Michael Troy: Exuberant Irishman brought life to many
• World News in Brief
• Newly-ordained, Fr. Schumacher told to follow St. Joseph
• Haiti falls from the news, but the suffering continues
• University students hold special faith week
• CCODP memo renews conflict with LifeSite News
• Pope apologizes to Irish abuse victims, orders Vatican investigation
• Canadian Bishops slam press reports on Church's response to abuse
• Papal letter stresses Irish spiritual rebuilding
• In annual WYD message, Benedict recommends path of love, faith
• Pysanky eggs radiate resurrection
• Aviation artist Robert Bailey takes the good thief's view
• St. John Bosco youth bring Jesus' story to the parish stage
• Art collection celebrates Year of the Priest
• Blazing heat fails to deter Indian pilgrims
• Leading pro-life priest dies at age 89
• The cloud manifests God's glory
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Our conflicted souls yearn for both purity and promiscuity
• Editorial: Fr. Michael Troy: Eternal teenager had a truly catholic spirit

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April 5, 2010

• Smith offers 'unequivocal support' to pope in abuse crisis
• World News in Brief
• From far and wide, friends say 'Farewell Fr. Troy'
• Fellowship, prayer unite Filipino workers
• Mass marks 5 years since John Paul died
• Romero was unfazed by death threats
• Clerical allies rally to pope's defense
• Vatican visitors say scandal coverage should be fair
• Euthanasia would rob the dying of rich moments near death
• 17th century artists strove to inspire moments of intimacy between God and faithful during private prayer
• CCCB requests looser Holy Land security
• The Baptism of the Lord
• Bishop Fred Henry: Relentless media campaign batters Church
• Joe Gunn: Church's appalling silence on social justice
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Depth of soul can be found only through deep humiliation
• Editorial: Major media must be prepared to restore pope's tarnished image

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April 19, 2010

• Seminary rector named to head Newman College
• Focus on abuse should not imprison Church in past – Rosica
• World News in Brief
• Plane crash rocks Edmonton's large Polish community
• Church must wage battle against 'spiritual forces of evil,' says Ottawa archbishop
• Activists tell Harper of growing hope for non-nuclear world
• Papal spokesman lambastes media for 'unfounded insinuations,' unbalanced account of sexual abuse
• Sr. Coulombe had passionate concern for the needy
• Smith melds stewardship, evangelization
• Evangelize by simple presence and witness: Fr. Thomas Ryan
• Oldest parish prepares to mark 150 years
• Parents launch program to nurture kid's faith
• Easter Vigil: Catechumens rise to new life in Baptism
• Students stand up for global poor
• Calgary Catholic Schools experiment with single gender classes
• The Baptist stopped in his tracks
• Archbishop Richard Smith: Report on abuse lacked perspective
• Sr. Louise Zdunich: Does God choose individuals to be scapegoats?
• Bob McKeon: God's spirit is active at inner city Way of the Cross
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: We can't have it all! Unfulfilled tension is part of life
• Editorial: Media spotlight misses Church's tackling sex abuse and secrecy

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April 26, 2010

• Fort Sask. Parish reaches out, welcomes back
• CWL prepares for 2012 national convention in Edmonton
• World News in Brief
• Vancouver archbishop visits Nothing More Beautiful to proclaim glory of the Risen Lord
  • Jesus Christ: Crucified and Risen Lord
• Ethicist urges support for hospices, palliative care
• Dignity therapy allows the dying to record memories, messages
• Melton award winner
• MP launches effort to protect women from forced abortions
• Bishops ask Harper to ensure palliative care access for all
• MacGillivray served 23 years in archdiocese
• Benedict: Active pastor targeting Europe
• Pope tells Malta to hold to its Christian roots
• Benedict meets abuse victims, expresses shame for their suffering
• Uniting for political power makes sense
• Church grew like wildfire once messianic Baptism of fire and Spirit began at Pentecost
• Bishop Fred Henry: Pope Benedict acted as hero in 'Catholic Cover-Up'
• Gordon Self: Compassion allows death instead of defying it
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Science does not trump religion and religion does not trump science
• Editorial: Every person is called to a vocation in God's service
  • Vocations
    • Passionate priest traded pipes for pulpit
    • Cell phone helps young men hear call to priesthood
    • Discernment includes God in your decision
    • Youth need help in discerning vocations
    • Each religious order is unique in its charism
    • God's call came when she was only 3
    • God's love embraced her even as a baby
    • Joyful witness crucial in promoting vocations
    • Indian trip opens Canadian's eyes, hearts

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May 3, 2010

• Shroud shows the face of God
• House of Commons defeats euthanasia bill
• World News in Brief
• Wainwright takes pride in 100 years of Catholic witness
• Sr. Teresita Kambeitz challenges sisters to speak out on abuse issues
• March for Life targets abortion, MLA's
• Priest's job is to protect flock: pope
• Retired priests still answer pastoral calls
• Author George Weigel: Truth of Jesus Christ is the truth for humanity
• Poll on sexual abuse inaccurate, inflammatory
• Holy Spirit's charismatic gifts
• Sr. Louise Zdunich: How do you dispose of sacred books and objects?
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: It's not a sin to be incompatible, it's only unfortunate
• Editorial: The Church requires a fresh outbreak of holiness

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May 10, 2010

• Jesus gets a home in school
• Creating sacred space 'an exalted mission' – cardinal
• World News in Brief
• Cornerstone of Faith gathers steam
• Franciscans leave to minister to squatters
• Catholic communicators scrutinize scandal
• McCarty a shy priest who loved the sick and poor
• After 156 years, Oblates end service to St. Joachim's
• Buying fair trade products is a moral act
• Fr. John Randall: A crusader for the Holy Spirit
• Healing Service
• Angelus is essence of prayer
• Priesthood proves too big for the silver screen
• Cardinal Ouellet tells physicians no one is the 'ultimate arbiter of life'
• School honours John Paul II
• Shroud of Turin 'icon' of radical solidarity: pope
• Walk-run raises enthusiasm, funds for seminary, college
• Christians, be loving, prayerful
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Replace seething anger with gratitude, forgiveness
• Editorial: Counteract rampant consumerism with religious verve

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May 17, 2010

• Benedict calls sexual abuse scandal 'terrifying' example of Church's failings
• Archbishop offers advice to local media
• World News in Brief
• TV talk show host lays out the case against abortion
• Pope comes to Portugal to call for re-evangelization of society
• Benedict asks Virgin Mother to keep priests holy
• Defending tradition means defending truth, says pope
• Blogs, websites can help evangelize
• Pupils extend helping hand to Africa, Asia
• Families evolve into a mosaic of patterns
• Polska church home to happy memories
• Euthanasia may become normal – ethicist
• God's Spirit lets us fulfill the Law
• Joe Gunn: Recession still haunts Main St., Canada
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Awareness of God's total love holds us through hard times
• Editorial: Women die in Childbirth while dollars are slotted for abortion
  • Knights of Columbus
    • K of C eager for supreme knight's visit
    • Knights' landmark, 100th annual convention held in Lethbridge
    • Edmonton councils publish papal speeches
    • Fishing derby nets 22 wheelchairs
    • St. Albert Squires learn leadership, community service
    • Knights want seminary bell to toll for Fr. McGivney
    • Squires focus on charity, unity, fraternity
    • A silver rose for Our Lady
    • Park it here say K of C
    • Barney sees the value of pennies, priests
    • Fourth degree stir hearts with their patriotic fervour

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May 24, 2010

• Net team sparks youth revival
• WCR again named the best of its kind in Canada
• World News in Brief
• Many voices witness at March for Life
• Overnight 13-hour prayer vigil prayed for those considering abortion
• Knights meet their goals, support campus evangelism
• U of C again harasses pro-life students
• Quebec columnist curses cardinal
• Teenage atheist found the Lord
• The pill broke its many promises
• Building, organizing, Rudy's always there
• Newman bursary honours Johnstone's contributions
• Wheelchairs provide liberty to 70 Haitians
• Layton discovers the power of prayer
• All of creation is set free
• Bob McKeon: Base energy policy on Christian values
• Lisa Petsche: Patience, prayer and guardian angels sustain
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Church, world could learn from each other about passion, purity
• Editorial: Mind control fanaticism is leaving a shallow, twisted legacy

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May 31, 2010

• Diaconate bears fruit in parish life
• Mark's Gospel gets a new translation into Cree
• World News in Brief
• Priest appointments
• 'Catfish' ready to net kids
• Carr's ECS Contract extended till 2015
• Clarification
• Abortion uproar astounds Marc Ouellet
• Fr. Archibald MacKenzie: He brought the faith to the children
• Joseph Buijs: Philosopher spans religious spectrum
• Fr. Morley had heart for justice, the unborn
• Teacher transforms sorrow into songs
• Archbishop to ordain 3 more deacons on May 29
  • Life of service led Germain to enter the diaconate
  • Bell thought he could outwait God
  • Nursing career readies Obleada to be a healer of the soul
• Polish priest mirrored nation's yearnings
• Moscow, Rome sing a new song
• Mexican justice centre did not endorse statement on abortion
• Lifted out of the depths of despair
• Gordon Self: Superficial society keeps euthanasia issue active
• Sr. Louise Zdunich: What is the correct use of the word faith?
• WCR Letters to the Editor
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Spirit's language speaks more loudly than words, gestures
• Editorial: The Visitation invites closer relationship with Jesus, Mary

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June 7, 2010

• Ouellet, Anderson describe beauty of Christ, the Trinity
  • Jesus Christ: Revelation of the Trinity
• Curator unearths icons and creates amazing display
  • Marian treasures revealed at exhibit
• World News in Brief
• Wives and deacons journey together
• Correction
• Come to Jesus just as you are
• Nothing More Beautiful: year 3 speakers
• Vancouver's Angel's Cradle lets mothers abandon babies safely
• Canada's bishops opt for interactive approach to Web
• Pure Fashion radiates inner beauty
• Gov't honours contributions of Halifax Sisters of Charity
• Christmas collection to help the homeless
• Oblate secular institute holds general assembly in Quebec
• Teacher evolves into joyful parish priest
• How Roots for Change dollars impact the lives of the Nicaraguan poor
• Church in Africa taking great leaps forward
• Abuser priests have special place in hell – official
• Atheists getting a free ride - MP
• Church: Spirit-filled communion
• Mark Pickup: Sin, no matter what the reason, is still sin
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Christ came into the world to save, reshape the planet
• Editorial: Today's Catholic trustees must ask the hard question

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June 14, 2010

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