SCJ retreat calls women to Mary's Mountain

God's call to be heard in silent prayer

In a noisy world filled with phone calls, emails, and deadlines, the Sisters of the Child Jesus believe God's call can only be heard clearly through silent prayer. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Pope to canon lawyers: annulment process must be secure, prompt

Pope Francis poses with members of the Roman Rota to mark the start of the judicial year at the Vatican in January 2014. The Rota is the Vatican tribunal that deals mainly with marriage cases.  CNS photo / L'Osservatore Romano via Reuters.

In a speech delivered on Saturday to participants in a conference on how to handle marriage nullity cases, Pope Francis encouraged a marriage process that is both sure of its judgments and prompt. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Display honours French scientist who discovered cause of Down Syndrome

Ombretta Salvucci, an American cancer research scientist, organized the exhibit on Dr. Jerome Lejeune to say thank you for his role in her life. She is shown here with Dr. Emanuela Ferretti, a University of Ottawa neonatologist. The cause for his sainthood is underway.

French scientist Dr. Jerome Lejeune, who discovered Trisomy 21, the cause of Down Syndrome, integrated love, truth, science, and faith; he continues to inspire physicians. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.