Coronavirus — Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

In Quebec’s COVID Response, the Catholic Church Has Been Completely Marginalized

In Canada, civil authorities and the Church have collaborated, negotiated and even litigated over pandemic protocols. Yet in the province of Quebec, the Church was being ignored.

Newman House ManagerSeptember 8, 2020Church Affairs, Canada, Coronavirus, National Catholic Register

As CFL cancels season, COVID's cultural costs continue to climb

The mandate to keep apart is the most unique, and devastating, part of this pandemic. In most crises, it is the coming together which is essential.

Newman House ManagerAugust 23, 2020Culture, Coronavirus, National Post

It's time to stop pretending our politicians 'follow the science'

The flaw in 'following the science' is that it assumes that a policy option can be drawn from a scientific finding absent a value judgment.

Newman House ManagerJune 15, 2020National Post, Politics, Coronavirus

The virus, churches and religious liberty

As governments begin to ease restrictions, open up businesses and revive the economy, the standards for houses of worship are dissimilar.

Newman House ManagerJune 8, 2020Catholic Register, Church Affairs, Coronavirus

A lockdown without a clear goal

Way back, two months ago, it was not about preventing the coronavirus from spreading altogether, but rendering its spread manageable. If the goal has now changed, it should be made clear.

Newman House ManagerMay 25, 2020Culture, Coronavirus, National Post

The battle against COVID is intense, but the next 'great war' still lies ahead

Something to ponder on the 75th anniversary of VE-Day: Should we have a Cold War with China? No one is calling exactly for that, but a constructive chill is long overdue.

Newman House ManagerMay 8, 2020Culture, Coronavirus, National Post

As the Queen knows, history and faith are our best consolations

Solace can be found in the timeless resources of history and faith during periods of adversity, the Queen reminds us.

Newman House ManagerMay 5, 2020Coronavirus, Catholic Herald, Culture

7 Lockdown Liturgical Lessons for Post-Coronavirus Catholics

As states across the nation are slowly opening up and churches begin celebrating Mass with the faithful, there are valuable lessons offered for us all.

Newman House ManagerApril 29, 2020Faith, Coronavirus, National Catholic Register

COVID-19: China's 'Chernobyl moment'

A few months ago, the likelihood of the Chinese experiencing such a moment was less than nil. Now, much has changed.

Newman House ManagerApril 24, 2020Politics, Coronavirus, National Post

Diabolical COVID-19 keeps hands of comfort at bay

How tragic that the hands that would bring comfort from a daughter to the face of her dying mother are now pressed only against the glass.

Newman House ManagerApril 17, 2020National Post, Coronavirus, Culture

In this time of lament, a prayer for the people

This Passover, this Easter is a return home, to where it began. It is not a joyful homecoming, but a painful one, for we cannot gather to worship together.

Newman House ManagerApril 10, 2020Faith, Coronavirus, National Post