Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

How to Bury a Disgraced Deceased Bishop?

After a retirement marked with scandal and shame, Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard of Albany died Aug. 19. His funeral will be Aug. 25.

Newman House ManagerAugust 25, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

The American justice system has already failed on Trump

Prosecutors should have moved to bring targeted, clear indictments in a timely fashion

Newman House ManagerAugust 21, 2023National Post, Politics, Padre's Picks

John Paul II’s Legacy Lives On in World Youth Day

In Lisbon, a million-plus prove the Gospel isn’t wasted on the young.

Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023The Wall Street Journal, Church Affairs

‘Veritatis Splendor’ and the Spirituality of Youth

St. John Paul II was convinced that young people were capable of an integral and radical Christian life.

Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

Hugh Segal knew the value of friendship — and offered it in abundance

The former senator led a distinguished career and was well versed in policy and theology, but most importantly, he was a great storyteller and a wonderful friend

Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023National Post, Culture

Commonwealth Games' uncertain future shows need for permanent host cities

Alberta and Victoria pulling out of the Games is a symptom of a much bigger problem, affecting the Olympics as well

Newman House ManagerAugust 8, 2023National Post, Culture

Pope Francis’ Major Reason for His Visit to Fatima

The Holy Father chose Aug. 5 for his visit to Fatima to link two of the great Marian shrines of the world.

Newman House ManagerAugust 8, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

The Polish Roots of World Youth Day

World Youth Day Lisbon is an appropriate time to reflect on the 1983 visit of Pope John Paul II to Częstochowa.

Newman House ManagerAugust 4, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

The Mafia’s Last Gasp Against the Catholic Church

Thirty years ago, organized crime in Italy bombed the basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the bishop of Rome.

Newman House ManagerAugust 3, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

Church must build on successes of Pope's 'penitential pilgrimage' to Canada

Progress is being made in reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Canadians, but there's more to do

Newman House ManagerJuly 29, 2023National Post, Church Affairs

How to move forward on reconciliation a year after papal visit

There are many ways to build on what was accomplished during Pope Francis's 'penitential pilgrimage'

Newman House ManagerJuly 29, 2023National Post, Culture

The Curious Case of Father Marko Rupnik and the Society of Jesus

The Jesuits had an option to pursue justice for Father Rupnik’s victims and to punish him for his crimes. They chose not to do so.

Newman House ManagerJuly 29, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Ukraine and Poland’s Message of Reconciliation: ‘We Forgive and Ask Forgiveness’

The words spoken this month by Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kjiv, at a joint event marking the 80th anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, were carefully chosen for their historical resonance.

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2023Culture, National Catholic Register

How 'Sound of Freedom' took on Hollywood — and won

After getting dumped by Disney, an independent religious studio used the film to beat Hollywood at its own game

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2023National Post, Culture

Has the Holy See Surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party?

The decision to appoint Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to the Diocese of Shanghai is a massive humiliation for the Holy See and the utter failure of the centerpiece of the Holy Father’s China policy.

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs