The Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle seeks to assist Catholics in their engagement with the Truth and Reconciliation process and its Calls to Action. The Circle seeks first to understand Indigenous Peoples and Spiritualities and their relationship to the Catholic Church. It is by honouring Indigenous peoples, cultures and spiritualities and by acknowledging with sadness the many failures of the past that the work of reconciliation can move forward.
The Circle recognizes that understanding and education must lead to action for reconciliation.
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4-Seasons of Reconciliation Course
RBC is sponsoring free seats to learn from the various Indigenous contributors involved in the creation of 4 Seasons of Reconciliation. This self-paced online program offers 10 modules on truth and reconciliation, which is available to all Canadians.
Upon completion of the online course, you will be awarded a “Certificate of […]
CCCB Resources Fourth Sunday of Advent
This week’s theme is “Reflection”. 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 fourth Sunday of Advent. We remember Mary, upon learning she was pregnant, […]
CCCB Resources Third Sunday of Advent
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 […]
National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
On 12 December, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church in Canada celebrates the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.
This project, with the approval of the Bishops of Canada, has been coordinated since 2002 by the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council (formerly the Canadian Catholic Aboriginal […]
Cardinal’s Dinner – Archdiocese of Toronto
The theme for this year’s Dinner is A Journey Toward Healing and Reconciliation. This journey is particularly relevant to Catholics across Canada. This engaging 60-minute program includes discussion about that journey and how we can all work toward a better future for residential school survivors, their families and all […]
CCCB Walking Together Toward Healing & Reconciliation
Each week, beginning on Sunday, 21 November 2021, the Solemnity of Christ the King, the CCCB will release a video recording of a Bishop in Canada reflecting on the Gospel Reading for each Sunday of Advent. This year’s reflections were developed in view of the Indigenous Delegation which will […]
“Walking the Good Red Road”
“God did holy things in the Lakota culture, long before the missionaries arrived.” (From “Walking the Good Red Road”)
Nicholas Black Elk drew close to God by his embrace of Indigenous (Lakota) and Catholic spirituality. Learn more about his life and legacy by clicking here https://blackelkcanonization.com
Pope Francis Expresses Willingness to Visit Canada
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 […]
Canadian Bishops Announce $30 million National Pledge to Support Healing and Reconciliation Initiatives
The Bishops of Canada, as a tangible expression of their commitment to walk with the Indigenous Peoples … read full statement here
Treaty Week in Ontario
Nov 1 -7 For a brief reflection on the treaty relationship click: An Indigenous view on treaties Sol Mamakwa, Member of Provincial Parliament, Kiiwetinoong. Official Opposition Critic for Indigenous & Treaty Relations