On Saturday, October 15, the Salesian Province of New Rochelle honored 21 confreres who have accumulated 1,045 years of religious profession or priestly ordination. The Eucharistic celebration took place at the Marian Shrine chapel in Haverstraw with the provincial, Fr. Timothy Zak, SDB, presiding and preaching and more than 200 Salesians, Salesian sisters, family members, and friends of the jubilarians participating.

Whether he is speaking English or French or Spanish, you can’t miss the slight Italian accent. Recently appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal Frank Leo grew up in the Villeray area. It was here, close to Little Italy, that his parents had decided to settle immediately after arriving from Naples.

From Saturday, October 15 to Sunday, October 23, Canadian peace activists are taking to the streets, demanding that the federal government #FundPeaceNotWar. This week of action, initiated by the U.S.-based United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC), is championed in Canada by the Canada Peace and Justice Network, a coalition of 45 civil society organizations.

In a pastoral letter, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of Canada invite people to pray, fast, and act in support of their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. In the appeal, they invite parishioners to donate to several charitable organizations, including Aid to the Church in Need – Canada.