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September 2017
Presentation Inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the Canadian religious Conference (CRC) organised last Spring three days around the theme of ‘‘Meeting with First Nations’’. On each occasion, a First Nations representative presented their culture, traditions and spirituality. While discovering initiatives of dialogue and reconciliation within church institutions, Catholic or other, each participant shared and left with concrete actions they can participate in their communities. As a followup to these events, the CRC is pleased to propose a day in Halifax on next September…
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The CRC is delighted to organize a day for women and men religious, associates and those interested or working in communication in the Catholic Church.
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The Canadian Religious Conference is pleased to organize a formation day on the topic “Evangelization in an in inter-cultural context”. We’re delighted to have with us Professor Catherine Clifford from the Saint Paul University.
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The Canadian Religious Conference is pleased to organize a formation day on the topic “the art of living and dying.” We are delighted to have with us Sister Nuala Kenny from the Sisters of Charity of Halifax. In the afternoon, a discussion panel will be hosted by Rose DeAngelis and Lana McGeary, Director Special Projects and Spiritual Care Counsellor at the West Island Palliative Care Residence (Kirkland, Quebec).
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Second year of the three-year cycle of Legal Education for leadership of religious institutes and their lay collaborators An updated program offering instruction in the contemporary context on the main aspects of canon law and certain aspects of civil law affecting consecrated life.
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A Day of reflection for Women and Men Religious, their friends, priests, deacons and laypeople involved in ministry.
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On May 24th, 2015, Pope Francis published Laudato Si', an encyclical on care for our common home, thereby inviting the Church and the whole world to an urgent reflection and consistent action in all aspects of human life. To reflect on the five-year journey since Laudato Si' and its prophetic calls, the CRC, in collaboration with Development and Peace, invites you to a webinar next Saturday.
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This webinar will invite participants to reflect on the challenges experienced during the confinement (bereavement, isolation, changes in reference points, resilience, etc.), in our communities and in society. This activity is intended for CRC members and their leadership teams. Leaders of local communities can also participate.
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The confinement has tested community relations and the psychological well-being of several religious community members. The preventative isolation also increased the vulnerability of people suffering from cognitive impairments. The objective of this webinar is to provide reference points for leaders who find themselves in this situation and help them in renewing community relationships. It follows up on the psychological impacts of the confinement which leaders mentioned during the May 2020 Zoom meetings and recent September webinars.
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In recent years, the demographics of religious congregations have evolved rapidly. The accelerating decrease in number of members has led to significant capacity gaps. Several congregations are struggling to find people who are willing to take on leadership roles and ensure renewal within this function. This Leaders' circle will invite participants to reflect on existing or emerging models of governance which could provide sustainable leadership and governance, but also on criteria and issues that should be considered.
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