Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

St. Junípero Serra’s Missionary Legacy Is Central to the Church

If missionary expansion is considered an evil enterprise, then the very foundations of Hispanic Catholicism in the United States are compromised.

Newman House ManagerJuly 5, 2020National Catholic Register, Faith

Reading between the lines of that high-profile letter about China

The argument put forth was not the usual diplomatic prattle.

Newman House ManagerJune 27, 2020Politics, National Post

Theodore McCarrick, the Blessed Mother and Pope St. John Paul II

The disgraced ex-cardinal used his influence in 1993 to send a treasure icon of the Blessed Mother to the Polish Pope for safekeeping.

Newman House ManagerJune 24, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

A loving papal embrace for a dying brother

For any and for all, to die in the company of those who love you is a blessing most desired. Too many have died alone these months.

Newman House ManagerJune 20, 2020Church Affairs, National Post

Karol, Joseph and Jorge: The growing focus on the man inside the office

What is the relationship between the office of supreme pontiff and the man who holds it?

Newman House ManagerJune 20, 2020Church Affairs, Catholic Herald

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

Pope Francis, Vatican Finances and the Papal Court

In the last few weeks, Pope Francis’ financial reforms have moved into high gear again.

Newman House ManagerJune 12, 2020National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Fr. Jonathan Robinson, longtime head of Toronto Oratory, dies at 91

There was something of Newman’s life in that of Fr. Robinson. Both were converts to Catholicism, men of great intelligence and a scholarly bent, whose pastoral work as priests brought them into contact with people of all walks of life.

Newman House ManagerJune 10, 2020Faith, Catholic Register

To deter abusive policing, punishment must be swifter and more severe

The swift firing and charging of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd was unusual. That needs to change.

Newman House ManagerJune 8, 2020Culture, National Post

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

Does Archbishop Gregory’s Objection to Trump Break New Ground?

It is possible that Catholic rhetoric regarding Trump is influenced by the high-octane and low-civility rhetoric that is found all over Washington, beginning with the White House.

Newman House ManagerJune 8, 2020Politics, Donald Trump, National Catholic Register

Live Out the Octave of Pentecost

This might be a good year to intensify the devotional observance of the Pentecost Octave, despite its liturgical suppression in 1970.

Newman House ManagerJune 2, 2020National Catholic Register, Faith

Don't think abusive and wrongful arrests are just a U.S. problem

The day after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, a documentary about merciless beatings by Toronto police in 2010 had its world premiere.

Newman House ManagerJune 1, 2020National Post, Culture

How Has ‘Laudato Si’ Fared After 5 Years?

Five points to consider regarding Pope Francis’ ecological encyclical, Laudato Si, on its five-year publication anniversary.

Newman House ManagerMay 27, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

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

With Church Reopening Plan, Minnesota Bishops Model Solidarity and Subsidiarity

With Church Reopening Plan, Minnesota Bishops Model Solidarity and Subsidiarity.

Newman House ManagerMay 22, 2020National Catholic Register, Faith

Can We Refer to Pope St. John Paul II ‘the Great’?

In his letter to the Polish bishops for the centennial of the birth of Pope St. John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI makes the case for ‘the Great’ as a recognition of the late Holy Father’s impact on history.

Pope St. John Paul II Seen Through the Eyes of Polish Poet Laureate Czesław Miłosz

Before he was a priest — a man of the Word made flesh — Karol Wojtyła was a playwright and poet.

Newman House ManagerMay 19, 2020St. John Paul II, National Catholic Register, Culture