By the time this blog gets posted it is likely that more than a million internet users will have seen a crass and disrespectful rant against the “wealth” of the Vatican by the notorious comedian Sarah Silverman. In the You Tube piece Silverman accuses the Vatican of hording wealth and says by selling Vatican City ...read more

On tonight’s new episode of Catholic Focus we explore the story of Fr. Jose Olallo, a Cuban priest beatified November 29th, 2008. Alicia Ambrosio looks at the miracle that led to his beatification. We also look at what it means to the Church in Cuba to have a native Cuban on the altar. Tune in ...read more

Salt + Light’s Alicia Ambrosio provides this report on Tuesday’s activities at the CCCB’s Plenary Assembly. ...read more

Dear Brother Bishops, First of all I would like to thank Archbishop Weisgerber with all my heart for the kind words he addressed to me on your behalf as well as for this video which has moved me because of the good will that has inspired it. The Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of ...read more

Just as the leaves start to change colour and people start to book warm getaways to escape the fall chill every year, one group of dedicated men hunker down and head to Cornwall, Ontario for a week. The Canadian Bishops are gathered this week for their annual Plenary Assembly at the NavCanada Centre in Cornwall. ...read more

Alicia Ambrosio reports on the opening session of the CCCB Plenary Assembly and Archbishop Weisgerber’s opening address. For Text below: ...read more

Even in a Church full of atheists, the Eucharist would still be the body and blood of Christ… the effectiveness of the Sacrament on those gathered though, depends on how you receive our Lord. I’m paraphrasing, but this is one of Archbishop Collins’ comments in this month’s Lectio Divina as he continues his reflections on ...read more

[Tony Gagliano is the Executive Chairman and CEO of St. Joseph Communications and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Salt + Light Catholic Media Foundation.] On behalf of the Board of Directors of Salt + Light, I extend to you my most heartfelt welcome and thanks for supporting this event. The moment I ...read more

[Hilary Weston is former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Member of the Order Of Canada, Member of the Order of Ontario, and President of the Hilary Weston Foundation for Youth. She and her husband Galen donated one million dollars to Salt + Light Television for the development of a new series of programs that will feature ...read more

Obtenir le lecteur Flash pour voir cette vidéo. More than 150 business and community leaders from across the country gathered tonight at the Royal Ontario Museum to celebrate and show support for Salt + Light Television. The event raised $1.9 million in much needed support of our Canadian Catholic television network. The evening was full ...read more