Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

McCarrick’s Brazen Behavior: Vatican’s Report Underscores How He Hid His Abuses in Plain Sight

McCarrick never attempted to slink around in the shadows, lest he appear to have something to hide. He was more devilishly clever than that.

Newman House ManagerNovember 20, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

Catholic Church Consecrations Amid Desecrations

The consecration of an altar and the consecration of a church are among the most beautiful ceremonies in the entirety of the liturgical rites.

Newman House ManagerNovember 20, 2020National Catholic Register, Faith

A real unity agenda for Joe Biden

Herewith are four policy areas where a Biden administration might forge some political unity with voters who opted for Trump.

Newman House ManagerNovember 14, 2020Politics, National Post

The McCarrick Report Tests the Catholic Church’s Accountability

The ideal remedy for trust abused is trust restored. But if trust has been abused for too long and too grievously, the more likely remedy is trust abolished.

Newman House ManagerNovember 13, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

Why St. John Lateran, Not St. Peter’s Basilica, is ‘Mother of All Churches in the World’

The Lateran has been associated with the papacy for centuries longer than the Vatican has — a fact often emphasized by Pope Francis.

Newman House ManagerNovember 10, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

'Sleepy Joe' may be exactly the president America needs right now

Biden ran a somnolent campaign. Trump thought that was a bug. It was actually a feature.

Newman House ManagerNovember 8, 2020National Post, Politics

Pope Francis’ Seismic Shift of the Secretariat of State

The move to remove the financial authority of the Vatican department vindicates the financial reforms first undertaken by Cardinal George Pell.

Newman House ManagerNovember 6, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

Civil-Unions ‘Imbergoglio’ Stains the Competency of the Holy See Press Office

The Vatican’s communications apparatus does grave disservice to Pope Francis and the Catholic faithful for not clarifying his comments.

Newman House ManagerNovember 4, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

The takeaway from election 2020 — maybe the best of America has come and gone

American political candidates routinely speak about their country as the greatest political, economic and cultural achievement in the history of mankind. But does anyone sincerely believe that about America today?

Newman House ManagerNovember 4, 2020Politics, National Post

7 Lessons From the Life and Ministry of Blessed Michael McGivney

Reflecting on the example of the new beatus can stretch the expectations and broaden the horizons of contemporary U.S. Catholics.

Newman House ManagerNovember 3, 2020Faith, National Catholic Register

Newman’s spirit alive at Toronto’s Oratory

On Nov. 1, the solemn feast of All Saints, the Toronto Oratory celebrated its 45th anniversary, a suitable occasion to reflect on how the Oratory of St. Philip Neri makes Newman’s presence come alive in Toronto.

Newman House ManagerNovember 2, 2020Faith, Catholic Register

Emmanuel Macron is right. France is under attack

The mass murder and beheading in Nice was unusual only in the severity of the attack; that a church in France would be attacked is a part of daily life.

Newman House ManagerOctober 31, 2020Culture, National Post

Father Michael McGivney: A Likely Patron for Every Parish Priest

The 38-year-old Knights of Columbus founder, who will be beatified Oct. 31, is recognized for starting the fraternal organization, but it was in his dedication to his parochial mission where his heroic holiness was lived.

Newman House ManagerOctober 31, 2020Faith, National Catholic Register

Just War and Fratelli Tutti

Fratelli Tutti appears to suggest that military defeat of tyranny should be replaced with diplomatic dialogue.

Newman House ManagerOctober 29, 2020First Things, Faith

Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Signals New Chapter for Catholics and Legal Abortion

The story of abortion law in the United States for the last 40 years is very much a story about Catholics in public life.

Newman House ManagerOctober 27, 2020Culture, National Catholic Register

Once Again, New Cardinals Reflect Pope Francis’ Preferences

Catholics in the U.S. will pay most attention to the elevation of Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C., whose appointment is a sign that some power centers matter more than others.

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