In a special deep-dive episode of “Inside the Vatican,” residential school survivors, church leaders anda historian explain how and why Catholic religious orders like the Oblates of Mary Immaculate partnered with the Canadian government to operate schools that forcibly removed Indigenous children from the care of their parents-which flew in […]
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This Sunday, Pope Francis is arriving in Canada for a five-day pastoral visit to dialogue with Indigenous peoples, to accompany us “walking together” on the path of initiatives already begun for healing and reconciliation, and to express his heartfelt closeness.
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The Indigenous delegation to Rome and Pope Francis’ apology is one more step toward truth and reconciliation. Another step will evolve through the Papal visit to Canada. In anticipation, members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle (OLGC) invite you to pray individually […]
A special two-hour conversation with Archbishop Donald Bolen of Regina, Saskatchewan, and three members of Canada’s Indigenous Delegation: Joanna Landry (First Nations), Gary Gagnon (Métis), and William Angalik (Inuit) is scheduled for June 6 from 7 – 9 pm Eastern / 6 – 8 pm Central / 5 – 7 […]
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Canada’s Catholic Bishops have agreed to establish a new registered charity to support and advance healing and reconciliation initiatives. The charity is expected to manage the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, which will accept contributions from 73 dioceses across Canada in order to fulfill […]
This week’s theme is “Intergenerational Effects”. We invite you to share these resources widely within your communities to encourage further learning and discussion.
In this video, the Most Rev. Donald Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, reflects on the readings of the third Sunday of Advent, where we hear John the Baptist’s invitation […]
On behalf of the President and General Secretary of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, it is an honour to share an important development with you; Pope Francis has accepted an invitation from the Canadian Bishops to visit Canada on a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation. The Holy Father […]
The Bishops of Canada, as a tangible expression of their commitment to walk with the Indigenous Peoples … read full statement here
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We, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this
week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples
of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. ..
Read the full statement here ..
Nous, les […]
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP) on-line newsletter includes information gathered in honour of September 30-National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is available here; please scroll down to the Social Justice section.