Homecoming Blues
How is the conversation between you and God going? By Ryan LeBlanc Summertime often brings vacations, and vacations often bring us back home, to reconnect with those friends and family we have history with. How…
Voices
What does it mean to be healthy?
By Peter Oliver, Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan (CHAS) Our son Louis (age 23) strode into the living room a few days ago and announced, “I identify as a healthy person!” His announcement led to…
Human Dignity: the stamp of God versus human concepts
By Ryan LeBlanc If there is one foundational principle for all Catholic moral teaching, it is the dignity of every human person. On the one hand, it is a simple concept: each of us exists…
Another group of young adult leaders complete Project Timothy year in diocese of Saskatoon
By John Hickey, Evangelization and Mission Leader Participants of Project Timothy celebrated the completion of the program with a Commissioning Mass July 9 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family. These young adults spent the…
The Permanent Diaconate: The tables of the needy and of the Lord are the heart of a deacon’s ministry
By Deacon Donat Davatz, St. Paul Co-Cathedral, Saskatoon In the Acts of the Apostles chapter 6:1-6 we learn of the communal life of the Church in Jerusalem. We see that seven disciples are appointed to…
Frontier evangelism, serving the poor, and going where no one else will go: the legacy and the future of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate
This feature was originally published by the Archdiocese of Edmonton, AB, and is reprinted here with permission. By Jenny Connolly, Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton News [Edmonton – Canadian Catholic News] – Missionary zeal and closeness…
Feast of St. Anthony again celebrated at Grosswerder SK historic church
Photos by Veronica Dewald, Prairie Girl Photography Historical society expresses thanks By Carolynn Bichel, St. Anthony’s Historical Society- Grosswerder We would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended the annual…
Addressing the confusion about medically-provided euthanasia — aka “MAiD” — and its relationship to palliative care
By Peter Oliver, Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan (CHAS) In a recent discussion with Dr Leonie Herx who will be presenting at the CHAS convention Oct. 22, 2024, the issue of confusion about euthanasia —…
Prayer ministry: turning back to the Holy Spirit and praying in Jesus’ name
By Marilyn Jackson, Director of Ministry Services, Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon The Divine Connection Jesus imparted the Holy Spirit to us a Comforter, a Guide and so much more! The Holy Spirit is our…
Saskatchewan faith leaders participate in mental health conference
Compassionate Embrace: A Pastoral Response to Mental Health By Peter Oliver, Catholic Health Associaton of Saskatchewan Key leaders from all the dioceses in Saskatchewan attended a mental health conference in Mundelein, Illinois (just north of…