Arts

Examining the ‘powerful murder weapon’ of religion

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:13:04 -0400

The coastal town of Shediac, N.B., is the lobster capital of the world. Two centuries ago, it was the site of one of the most gruesome murders in Canadian history.

There is no escaping moral judgment

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:00:24 -0400

The appearance of yet another film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald��Ƶapp The Great Gatsby provides the occasion for reflecting on what many consider the great American novel.

Unique organ festival comes to an end

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 08:13:58 -0400

TORONTO - Organix, the only festival of its kind in Toronto with its focus on the pipe organ, will cease to exist in its current form once the closing Gala Performance wraps up on June 7.

Photography, a Jesuit and discernment

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:16:13 -0400

TORONTO - It��Ƶapp easy for Jesuits to say (as they do), “Find God in all things.” It��Ƶapp harder to photograph God in all things. Award-winning Jesuit photojournalist Fr. Don Doll never took that challenge lightly.

Church needs to accept the media doesn’t get it

vanessa@catholicregister.org (Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:11:04 -0400

MONTREAL - The relationship between the Church and the media will always be one of tension — something the Church must accept, Gatineau Archbishop Paul-André Durocher told a conference on the New Evangelization and Catholic Communications.

Salt + Light joins forces with Chinese media to spread the Word

ruane@catholicregister.org (Ruane Remy, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:03:58 -0400

TORONTO - Salt + Light TV is collaborating with Chinese Catholic media to reach Chinese audiences in Canada and beyond.

Vatican commissions art for display at Venice international exhibition

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:40:42 -0400

VATICAN CITY - After years of discussion and at least one failed attempt, the Vatican will open a pavilion at the 2013 Venice Bienniale, a major international contemporary art exhibition.

Dallaire a voice for the children

ruane@catholicregister.org (Ruane Remy, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:00:55 -0400

Canadian Senator Roméo Dallaire asks Anzoyo Tsukia, “Is Joseph Kony the devil incarnate?” A rosary hanging from her neck, she replies that Kony looks normal but everything he does is diabolical.

Organized Crime more than a novelty act

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:05:18 -0400

TORONTO - Anyone who has ever attended an organ recital knows that no good concert is complete without stilettos. At least, that��Ƶapp according to hot and humourous duo Organized Crime, whose Betty and Veronica good looks, costumed antics and serious musical chops are turning the organ world on its head.

Opera tackles brutality inflicted upon Carmelites

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:35:52 -0400

TORONTO - The Canadian Opera Company is delving into the turmoil of the French Revolution to tell the story of a group of Carmelite nuns who face death, and how they must rely on their faith in order to accept the horror of their situation to find peace.