Friday, June 29, 2012

Run With Life: He Leadeth me: the series

Run With Life: He Leadeth me: the series:   Faith in him alone  June 16, 2012 Seeking and finding God  June 22, 2012 In Russia  June 24, 2012 What Hell must be like   Jun...

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Run With Life: The future of "Therapeutic Homicide"

Run With Life: The future of "Therapeutic Homicide": The National Post has reported on a recently published editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal that says Canada needs to debate the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia—which they are calling “therapeutic homicide.”

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Run With Life: Can pride be defeated?

Run With Life: Can pride be defeated?: "Pride can never defeat pride; only humility can defeat pride." From Peter Kreeft's book Christianity for Modern Pagans

Run With Life: Seeking and finding God's will

Run With Life: Seeking and finding God's will: "To predict what God's will is going to be, to rationalize about 'what his will must be, is at once a work of human folly and yet the subtlest of all temptations. The plain and simple truth is that his will is what he actually wills to send us each day, in the way of circumstances, places, people, and problems....

Friday, June 22, 2012

Run With Life: Are abortion guidelines enough?

Run With Life: Are abortion guidelines enough?: The Insufficiency of Guidelines Written by Mike Schouten Canada should do away with its drunk driving laws. We no longer need laws prohi...

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Restrictive abortion laws save lives

Restrictive abortion laws save lives

Restrictive abortion laws save lives
Written by Mike Schouten
GavelThe mission of WeNeedaLAW.ca is to build support for federal legislation that restricts abortion to the greatest extent possible. This mission is based on the Biblical understanding regarding the role of government to promote order and restrain evil. In Canada there have been no legislative victories for pro-lifers in over 20 years, while in the United States nearly 100 pro-life laws were passed in 2011 alone! In spite of the ongoing status quo, we know that a majority of Canadians support abortion restrictions and it's high time we work towards that being reflected in law.
Looking to our southern neighbours, we see that time and time again lives are being saved through legislative victories.
We share with you some recent news from the state of Florida where due to the passing of several pro-life laws in 2011, they have seen a marked decrease in the number of abortions committed.

Florida Abortions Drop Again After New Pro-Life Laws

by Steven Ertelt
After the Florida legislature put several new pro-life laws in place, the state has seen a further drop in the number of abortions done.
According to state health department numbers, abortions dropped in Florida 19 percent from 2008-2011 and the decline continues. With the legislature approving a bill that allows women to see an ultrasound of their baby before an abortion, more minds are apparently changing. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill after it had been vetoed by Gov. Charlie Crist the year before.
There were 95,375 abortions in Florida in 2008, according to the state health department and that total dropped to 77,166 in 2011. Now, the state Agency for Health Care Administration reports 28,023 abortions so far this year — which is off the pace from 2011.
Helping drive down abortion numbers further is the fact that the number of abortion facilities is dwindling — with 30 percent having closed since 2005 and the number dropping to 70 abortion facilities across the state, Sunshine State News indicates.
This year has been a case of good news and bad news for pro-life advocates in Florida. Read more...

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Run With Life: How to get to heaven

Run With Life: How to get to heaven: "What is childlike humility? It's not the lack of intelligence, but the lack of guile. The lack of an agenda. It's that precious, fleeting...

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

My letter to my MP asking him to support motion 312

This is the letter I wrote to Mauril Belanger asking him to support motion 312 and I ask you to consider contacting your member of Parliament to do the same. As you can see from the article below, some MP's are looking for guidance from their constituents on how to vote. You can find your MP at this link http://www.whenamihuman.com/mp.html 

June 6, 2012


Mauril Belanger, MP
Riding of Ottawa, Vanier, Ontario

Dear Mr. Belanger,

I noticed from the article below that Barrie MP Patrick Brown is looking for guidance on how he should vote on a motion to study when life begins. I assume that all MP’s are doing the same so as one of your constituents Mr. Belanger, I ask you to please support motion 312.

Thank you,

Maureen T. Ward,

MPs to debate when life begins

BARRIE - Barrie MP Patrick Brown is looking for guidance on how he should vote on a motion to study when life begins.
“I feel anytime votes on social issues come up, it’s important to seek out input of the community. I want to make sure my vote is reflective of the wishes of the city,” said Brown, who adds the vote could occur as soon as June 13.
Motion 312 calls for a study on the evidence of when a fetus becomes a human being.
“Currently, there is no regulation at all in Canada, so (Kitchener Centre MP) Stephen Woodworth has said it should be studied.”
Woodworth filed a motion Feb. 6 to ask Parliament to form a special committee to study the question.
“Canada’s 400-year-old definition of human being says children are not human beings until the moment of complete birth. I’ve concluded that modern medical science will inform us that children are in reality human beings at some point before the moment of complete birth,” he said. “Canadians need to know there’s no human rights for children before complete birth.”
Woodworth said he doesn’t want to reopen the abortion debate, but that Canada needs a just law.
“A respectful dialogue to update a 400-year-old definition of human being with the aid of 21st century information will benefit everyone,” he said.
In 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down Canada’s abortion law, as it violated Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by interfering with a woman’s freedom and personal security.
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) is opposing the motion, as it reopens the abortion debate.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said he won’t support the motion, because of that perception.
“The motion is a vehicle for religious groups and the anti-choice movement to establish legal personhood for fetuses. If they succeed, they’ll try to re-criminalize abortion,” said ARCC’s executive director Joyce Arthur.
Brown added he is encouraging constituents to send letters and emails.
“People can send me petitions or letters. I’m surprised there has been very little input on this when other MPs have told me they have had a lot.”
Brown met with the Barrie Christian Council – a group of local ministers – Friday.

Run With Life: Top secret abortion figures

Run With Life: Top secret abortion figures: Barbara Kay says it like it is. And she gives us a pretty good final analysis on what happened recently in Ontario regarding Freedom of Information, or lack thereof:

Monday, June 4, 2012

The Prayer of Oscar Romero

The Prayer of Oscar Romero

"It helps now and then to step back and take the long view" - wise words from Archbishop Oscar Romero. The Archbishop served the people of El Salvador and was assassinated in 1980 while he was saying mass in San Salvador.
It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view.
The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts,
it is even beyond our vision.
We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction
of the magnificent enterprise that is God's work.
Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying
that the kingdom always lies beyond us.
No statement says all that could be said.
No prayer fully expresses our faith.
No confession brings perfection.
No pastoral visit brings wholeness.
No program accomplishes the church's mission.
No set of goals and objectives includes everything.
This is what we are about.
We plant the seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted,
knowing that they hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further development.
We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities.
We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation
in realizing that. This enables us to do something,
and to do it very well. It may be incomplete,
but it is a beginning, a step along the way,
an opportunity for the Lord's grace to enter and do the rest.
We may never see the end results, but that is the difference
between the master builder and the worker.
We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs.
We are prophets of a future not our own.
Amen.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Bullies?

2012 05-17 Dr. Anthony Levatino Statement



Testimony of Anthony Levatino, MD, JD before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives on The District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 3803)

Read story on Lifesitenews
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/thank-goodness-i-can-still-cringe

Friday, June 1, 2012

Run With Life: "Pro-choice"

Run With Life: "Pro-choice": My mother used to say, "You may as well laugh as to cry". I thought of that saying as I sat down to write this blog entry. I wanted to te...

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Run With Life: How to get there from here

Run With Life: How to get there from here: I agree with Jakki Jeffs that : "The Canadian pro-life community has worked since 1969 to promote respect and protection for every innocent But I disagree with Ms. Jeffs when it comes to the most effective strategy for achieving legal protection for preborn children. ...

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform endorses WeNeedaLAW.ca!






For Immediate Release

Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform endorses WeNeedaLAW.ca!

In 2001, the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) was founded to expose the hidden injustice of abortion and create a public discussion concerning the rights and personhood of the pre-born. Through presentations and graphic image-based projects they are forcing the topic of abortion into the national consciousness, and their most recent project, The New Abortion Caravan is a bold manifestation of their efforts to do just that.
And today we are excited to announce that CCBR has endorsed WeNeedaLAW.ca!
"We are extremely pleased that CCBR supports our mission to change public policy", said Mike Schouten, Campaign Director for WeNeedaLAW.ca.
The hard work and dedication of this group of young women and men is changing public opinion and now it's time for public policy to reflect that change.
"The youthful energy and bold vision that has led CCBR to initiate The New Abortion Caravan is providing incredible momentum in Canada for an aborion law", said Schouten.
As Canadians react with shock and horror when confronted with the visible reality of abortion it's no wonder that demands for abortion legislation are intensifying.
"We know a majority of people in this country want legal protection for pre-born children at some point during the pregnancy, and it's time that the Canadian government enacted legislation to bring us into line with every other Western nation", concluded Schouten.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Run With Life: Mr. Hudak where were you?

Run With Life: Mr. Hudak where were you?:

Dear Mr Hudak,
As you know, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and effective January 1, 2012, section 65 of the Act was amended to exclude records relating to the provision of abortion services.
...

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Pro Life mass and Rosary Procession - Saturday June 16, 2012

http://helpersottawa.org/2012-06_procession_poster.pdf

The Helpers of God's Precious Children will be holding a Pro-Life Mass
and Rosary Procession on Saturday, June 16th, 2012, Ottawa, ON

Mark your calendars and spread the word!

Our web announcement can be found here, as well as a downloadable
poster:
http://helpersottawa.blogspot.ca/2012/05/pro-life-mass-and-rosary-procession.html

Here's a sample bulletin announcement you may want to share with your
pastor or pro-life parish rep:
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PRO-LIFE MASS AND ROSARY PROCESSION: From St. Patrick's Basilica to the
abortion facility at 65 Bank Street,Saturday June 16th, 2012.Mass begins
at 8 am, followed by a Rosary procession to the abortuary. Total
duration about 2 hours. Come and help build a Civilization of Love
through prayer. For more information contact Doris Gagnon at
info@helpersottawa.org or Campaign Life Coalition at (613) 729- 0379.

The New Abortion Caravan



http://www.unmaskingchoice.ca/
Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform

Presentation and Debate Schedule
http://www.unmaskingchoice.ca/caravan/events

Date: May 29, 2012
7:30pm - 9:15 pm
Stephanie Gray
Jonathon Van Maren
Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
St. Francis Xavier Parish Gym, 428 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada map
  • May 29, 2012
    12:00pm
    Stephanie Gray, CCBR
    Ruth (Lobo) Shaw, CCBR
    Dr. Alexander Moens, Professor of Political Science at SFU
    Mike Schouten, We Need A Law
    Abortion Caravan Opening Event
    Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada map
  • May 30, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Holy Cross Parish Gym, 1450 Delta Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada map
  • May 31, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church, 12300 92nd Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada map
  • June 1, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Aldergrove Canadian Reformed Church, 26655 - 24th Ave, Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada map
  • June 4, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Willow Park Church, 439 Hwy 33, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada map
  • June 6, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Howard Nye
    Abortion Debate
    Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 2nd floor, Room 90 11405 87th Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada map
  • June 7, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Victory Church on the Rocks, 10445 172nd St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada map
  • June 8, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Royal Canadian Legion Branch 362, 3021 Louise St , Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada map
  • June 9, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Harvest City Church, 2202 8th Ave N , Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada map
  • June 12, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    St. Augustine's Church, 327 4th St, Brando, Manitoba, Canada map
  • June 13, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Living Christ Community Church, 815 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada map
  • June 16, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Hope Reformed Church, 1315 Crawford Ave, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada map
  • June 20, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    La Porte des Eaux/The Water Gate, 1534 Pioneer Rd, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada map
  • June 21, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    St. Elias Church, 10193 Heritage Rd, Brampton, Ontario, Canada map
  • June 25, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Youth for Christ Centre, 254 Adelaide St S , London, Ontario, Canada map
  • June 28, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    St. Vincent de Paul Church, 268 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada map
  • July 2, 2012
    7:30pm - 9:15pm
    Stephanie Gray
    Jonathon Van Maren
    Abortion: How we will EndtheKilling in our Lifetime
    Greenbelt Baptist Church, 839 Shefford Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada map
  • Democracy Hurt by Abortion Stats Secrecy -

    Column: Democracy hurt by abortion stats secrecy 
     Margaret Somerville
    http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/Column+Democracy+hurt+abortion+stats+secrecy/6655618/story.html

    MARGARET SOMERVILLE IS SAMUEL GALE PROFESSOR OF LAW AND DIRECTOR OF THE MCGILL CENTRE FOR MEDICINE, ETHICS & LAW AND IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN THE DISCUSSION OF COMPLEX ETHICAL QUESTIONS IN MEDICINE.

    Saturday, May 19, 2012

    Chen Guangcheng Leaves China on Flight for United States

    Chen Guangcheng Leaves China on Flight for United States


    by Steven Ertelt | Washington, DC | LifeNews.com | 5/19/12 10:16 AM
    http://www.lifenews.com/2012/05/19/chen-guangcheng-leaves-china-on-flight-for-united-states/

    After a second Congressional hearing, during which he called to update members of Congress on the current status of his tenuous situation in China, forced abortion opponent Chen Guangcheng has finally been granted his visa request to leave China for the United States.
    Chen had languished in a Chinese hospital since American officials reportedly agreed to a deal with Chinese leaders to allow Chen to come to the United States to study and escape the nation that imprisoned him and forced him to endure house arrest for years because he exposed and helped the victims of a massive forced abortion and sterilization campaign in his hometown of Linyi.
    Chen eventually received passport applications for himself and his family and has been told that local officials in Shandong province will get him the necessary papers to leave the country. Now, according to a New York Times report, that has happened as Chen, his wife Yuan Weijing, six-year-old daughter, and small son boarded United Airlines Flight 88 for Newark, New Jersey. For the full story click here

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012

    Archbishop J. Michael Miller of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver endorses WeNeedaLAW.ca

    Press release from weneedaLAW.ca
    http://weneedalaw.ca/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=18&key=47c0b88397e3c13d36ddf7811eaf62a0&subid=552-c7245b2017d4dc6e563a55c56e043852
    Surrey, B.C. May 15, 2012 - Archbishop J. Michael Miller of the Archdiocese of Vancouver gave a strong endorsement for weneedaLAW.ca. on Wednesday morning.
    In an email to Campaign Director, Mike Schouten, Archbishop Miller said:
    “Canada does need a law, and this initiative is a helpful first step toward correcting an unacceptable legislative void that is unique among democratic nations. I encourage Canadians to support it and pray for its success.”
    "We are incredibly pleased and grateful for Archbishop Miller's unequivocal support for our mission", said Schouten. "We know that our efforts to re-frame this debate have been the cause for some pushback, but it is exciting to see it resonate with the Archbishop."
    The mission of the weneedaLAW.ca campaign is to build support for federal legislation that restricts abortion to the greatest extent possible.
    "Protection for all children in the womb is our goal, and we know the only way that will happen is by taking the numerous steps required. It's unrealistic to demand that, as a first step, those in government enact a complete ban on all abortions." Schouten said.
    Schouten concluded by saying, "Archbishop Miller's endorsement of this fresh approach is a huge boost in the initial stages of our campaign!"

    Friday, May 11, 2012

    Run With Life: Brian Lilley talks out

    Run With Life: Brian Lilley talks out: Brian Lilley at SunNews talks about the March for Life and Freedom of Information aborted in Ontario

    Run With Life: Nick Vandergragt talks out

    Run With Life: Nick Vandergragt talks out: On Nick Vandergragt's show yesterday, he talks about March for Life, and Freedom of Information in Ontario aborted Choose May 10 broadcast...

    Monday, May 7, 2012

    March for Life May 2012



    Above is a Youtube video I made of photos I took last year

    will occur on Thursday May 10 in Ottawa, Ontario. We hope to break last year's record attendance of 15,300 pro-life citizens from across Canada. We hope even more pro-life citizens, young and old, will come to demand legal protection for children who are still in the womb. The main event is the actual march through the streets of Ottawa, but there will be a candle-light prayer vigil the evening before, on May 9, and a huge Pro-life Youth Conference on Friday May 11 for those who register.
    For a full list of events see website http://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/index.php?p=Schedule_of_Events

    Sunday, May 6, 2012

    March for Life 2012 - Ottawa Canada



    will occur on Thursday May 10 in Ottawa, Ontario. We hope to break last year's record attendance of 15,300 pro-life citizens from across Canada. We hope even more pro-life citizens, young and old, will come to demand legal protection for children who are still in the womb. The main event is the actual march through the streets of Ottawa, but there will be a candle-light prayer vigil the evening before, on May 9, and a huge Pro-life Youth Conference on Friday May 11 for those who register.
    Rosary for Life - Friday May 11th at 7:00PM
    Annunciation of the Lord Parish
    2414 Ogilvie Road Ottawa Ontario
    Join the Knights of Columbus and the youth in the EDGE in praying the rosary
    for the protection of life from conception to natural death

    Saturday, May 5, 2012

    Run With Life: Revised 2010 Ontario abortions tell a sad tale

    Run With Life: Revised 2010 Ontario abortions tell a sad tale: We know that CIHI recently released their 2010 abortion statistics . Absent from the statistics were the number of abortions from Quebec. ...

    Sunday, April 29, 2012

    For Good Shepherd Sunday -Like A Shepherd by Bob Dufford - Saint Louis Jesuits - with lyrics



    Like A Shepherd
    Ref:
    Like a shepherd he feeds his flock,
    And gathers the lambs in his arms.
    Holding them carefully close to his heart,
    Leading them home.

    1...Say to the cities of Judah prepare the way of the Lord
    Go to the mountain top lift your voice
    Jerusalem here is your God.

    2...I myself will shepherd them
    For others have led them astray.
    The lost I will rescue and heal their wounds
    And pasture them giving them rest.

    3...Come unto me if you are heavily burdened
    And take my yoke upon your shoulders,
    I will give you rest..

    Sunday, April 22, 2012

    Women of Bethany Day of Prayer and Healing


    A Golden Opportunity on the First Sat.:

    WOMEN OF BETHANY DAY OF PRAYER AND HEALING: St. Maurice Church, 4 Perry St., Sat., May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fr. Bob Poole will celebrate a Mass for the Healing of the Family Tree;

    There will be Adoration; 2 talks; a lovely lunch catered by Queenship of Mary Community;and Divine Mercy Chaplet.

    A Free Will Offering will be taken-all proceeds to the Q.of M.

    RSVP!! to: (core@womenofbethany.ca); or (613-749-0271) before April 25.

    Thursday, April 12, 2012

    Run With Life: CIHI announces release date for 2010 abortion stat...

    Run With Life: CIHI announces release date for 2010 abortion stat...: I have been in correspondence with Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) regarding 2010 abortion statistics. They have informe...

    Thursday, March 22, 2012

    FOOD FOR LIFE Program 1398 - You Can't Take it With You

    Queenship of Mary Community in Ottawa - Invitation

    The Queenship of Mary Community invites you to rejoice with us at the
    Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, ON
    on the



    Feast of the Annunciation
    Monday, March 26, 2012
    at
    12:15 p.m. Mass



    to be celebrated by
    Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, SJ
    Archbishop of Ottawa



    Alice Fougère
    Jennifer MacDonald
    Teresa Kargul
    Madeleine Thomson
    will be professing temporary vows, receiving habits & religious names
    Genevieve Moncrieff
    will be receiving her habit



    Reception to follow in the Church Hall

    Sunday, March 4, 2012

    Lectio Devina - Father Terry Donahue speaks at Annunciation of the Lord Parish Lent 2012


    Lectio divina (Latin for "divine reading") is an ancient method of personal prayer with Sacred Scripture that facilitates a real intimacy with the Lord. It is an ideal integration of reading, vocal prayer, meditation, and listening to the Lord which leads to contemplation. Come learn how to incorporate lectio divina into your own prayer life!

    “If this practice [of lectio divina] is promoted with efficacy, I am convinced that it will produce a new spiritual springtime in the Church.” (Pope Benedict XVI )

    Monday, February 27, 2012

    Letter to the Archdiocese of Otttawa on the implementation of the Third Edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal

    Letter to the Archdiocese of Otttawa
       on the implementation of the Third Edition
    of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal

    For the full text of this document go to the link below


    Friday, January 6, 2012

    Pope Benedict XVI Elevates Archbishop Thomas Collins to College of Cardinals

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


    POPE BENEDICT XVI ELEVATES ARCHBISHOP THOMAS COLLINS
    TO THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS
    TORONTO (January 6, 2012) – This morning following Mass at the Vatican, the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, announced that His Grace, Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will be elevated to the College of Cardinals, an international group of principal advisors to the Pontiff.



    Archbishop Collins commented on his appointment:

    “I am deeply honoured that the Holy Father has called me to be a member of the College of Cardinals. I am grateful for the trust he has placed in me, and recognize this honour as a sign of his esteem for the role of Canada and of the Archdiocese of Toronto in the universal Church. I ask the people of the Archdiocese, whom I am privileged to serve as bishop, and all people in the community, to pray for me and for all who serve Our Lord through ministry in the Church."
    for more information please visit the Archbishop's blog  http://archdioceseoftoronto.blogspot.com/2012/01/pope-elevates-archbishop-thomas-collins.html