Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018 Theme Announced
The theme for the 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, "Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power," is taken from the book of Exodus 15:6.
My Road to Becoming an Atonement Brother
The Boston Pilot recently published an article by Br. Tom Banacki, SA, entitled, “My Road to Becoming an Atonement Brother,” that appears on TheBostonPilot.com’s Echoes Forum.
Cardinal O’Malley Meets With CMSM Officers
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Boston, publishes an informative weekly online blog, which can be read at: cardinalseansblog.org. His latest post includes this photo of the Cardinal with Fr. Brian Terry, SA...
Legacy of the Reformation: Salt & Light TV
Fr. Damian MacPherson, SA, the Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs for the Archdiocese of Toronto, and Pastor Christian Ceconi of Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church in Toronto, recently sat down with Sebastian Gomes, host of Canada’s Salt & Light TV show, "Perspectives Weekly" to discuss the legacy of the Reformation and the new impetus towards full unity among the Christian churches in 2017. Fr. Damian says, "Ecumenism has to be pastoral."
Cause for Canonization of Father Paul of Graymoor
Each year, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement co-sponsor the Friars' Student Writing Award with The Catholic Register.
Archdiocese Closes Cause for Atonement Society Founder
The archdiocese has officially closed an 18-month cause and submitted its work to Rome where it will be assessed whether Father Paul Wattson, S.A., should advance to the next steps necessary to become a canonized saint of the Catholic Church.
2017 Student Writing Contest Winners Announced
Fr. Damian MacPherson, SA, and Jean Kodin of The Catholic Register, presented prizes to the 2017 Student Writing Contest winners Sabrina Quartone, Jessica Nguyen, Ruthann J. Lemonius, along with Vivian Kwok, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs of the Archdiocese of Toronto.
True Unity In Christ: A Reflection on the Life and Death of Fr. Paul of Graymoor
Servant of God Fr. Paul Wattson, SA, had such a particular zeal for spreading the Good News, as well as pure trust in God’s plan, that he was able to reach even the most downtrodden and give them the hope that comes only through Christ.
Fr. Elias Mallon, SA: A presentation at the 38th Seerah Conference
Fr. Elias Mallon, SA, Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, and External Affairs Officer for Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), was invited to give a presentation at the 38th Seerah Conference at the Islamic Center of Central New Jersey (Monmouth Junction, NJ) on 30 December 2016.
A full study day in conversation on the theme of Islam with clergy
In a series of four power point presentations Fr. Damian offered the priests a basic understanding of commonly held tenants of the faith of Islam.