Memories of Rabbi Reuven Bulka
"May these recollections and those of many others ensure that the memory of this man of God remain a blessing to all who knew of him or had the pleasure of meeting him."...
05
Oct
(Most Rev.Terrence Prendergast, SJ, Emeritus Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwa,ll , Apostolic Administrator of Hearst-Moosonee
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11
Nov
In Weakness, Strength: The 50th anniversary of the death of Governor-General Georges Vanier.
"Among the many significant anniversaries in this year of the Sesquicentennial of Canada’s Confederation, 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Governor-General Georges-Phileas Vanier....
11
Oct
The Church and Cremation
" . . the church continues to prefer the burial of human remains. Still, the Church permits cremation as a valid option but argues against the scattering of ashes or keeping cremated remains at home."...
25
Sep
“I was hungry and you gave me food.”—Jesus
Three events will be celebrated in Ottawa on September 26 - the 50th anniversary of Development and Peace (CCODP), the 70th anniversary of the Consecration of Canada to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. ...
18
Sep
On The Bread and WIne
"The recently published circular letter, “On the bread and wine for the Eucharist” sent to diocesan bishops at the request of Pope Francis drew worldwide attention by urging bishops to be wary of “gluten-free” hosts . . "...
18
Aug
Along the Way . . .
"At the end of July, a flotilla of canoes left Sainte-Marie among the Hurons on Georgian Bay. The 850-kilometre, 25-day voyage terminated at Kahnawake on the outskirts of Montreal on August 15. The canoeists visited the Ottawa area from August 9–11. More than thirty Indigenous, Jesuit, English-, and French-Canadian paddlers took part in the Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage. The men and women participants ranged in age from 18 to 67."...