Mount Cashel – Newfoundland Herald

JIM FURLONG | Does it End?

Posted on August 12, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, History, Local, News, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our August 7-13, 2022 issue
There was a sadness about Pope Francis when he arrived in Canada on his tour of “penance” last week. He’s a decent fellow and genuinely has offered apologies and sought forgiveness for the sins of the Roman Catholic Church against Indigenous children

Tags: abuse, column, Jim Furlong, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, Pope Francis, staff blog

Gemma Hickey: In Their Own Words

Posted on July 18, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, News, Politics, Q&A, Web Exclusives

Tireless and brave local activist Gemma Hickey reflects on the rocky road against prejudice and equality for those in the LGBTQQIP2SAA community
On November 29, 2021, Bill C-4, a bill to amend the criminal code making it illegal to practice conversion therapy in Canada, was tabled.
NL’s own Gemma Hickey

Tags: Activism, Bill C-4, Gemma Hickey, inspirational, LGBTQQIP2SAA, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ottawa

JIM FURLONG | Common Sense & Emotion

Posted on July 1, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, Health, History, Local, News, Politics, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

As we waited for a decision on the sale of The Basilica, St. Bonaventure’s School and the St. Bon’s Forum, last I told everybody that I didn’t really care what happened to the properties.
That’s because, despite being an old St. Bon’s boy and a member of the Catholic Church

Tags: abuse, Basilica, column, court, Jim Furlong, lawsuit, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, religion, religious abuse, staff blog

PAM PARDY | The Cost Runs High

Posted on April 12, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Column appeared in the April 10-16, 2022 issue
As some prepare to celebrate Easter with family and friends this year, others won’t be gathered about tables piled high with food and sweets.
Facing a variety of mental health challenges, addictions and life’s circumstances, many of our fellow Newfoundlanders and Labradorians

Tags: abuse, Church, Easter, faith, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, religion, scandal, worship

Jim Furlong: Invites Mischief

Posted on July 17, 2021
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

There is an old expression I learned in Labour College about how weaknesses in a contract “invite mischief.” The phrase has come to my mind in recent days when we hear the deeply disturbing reports of graves found on the grounds of so-called residential schools run by the Catholic Church.

Tags: Canada, Mount Cashel, Residential Schools