A Call to Allyship: Seeking Ways to Honour Indigenous Rights. An activity organized ONLINE by Joint Ecological Ministry (JEM) on April 7, 2021, 2PM (EST). Guest speakers: Fr. Alain Ambeault, Executive Director of the CRC | Sabrina Di Matteo, Executive Assistant - Mission, CRC | Melanie Delva, Reconciliation Animator for the Anglican Church of Canada | Fr. Daryold Winkler, Pastor of St Basil's, Parish in Ottawa.
From April 26 to 28, 2021, the NAVFD will hold an online conference via Zoom on the theme "A Call to New Horizons." Keynote speakers include Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz, Sr. Margo Ritchie, CSJ, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, and Father Daniel Horan, OFM. Facilitation will be provided by Sr. Elizabeth Davis, RSM, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland.
SISTERS EMPOWERING WOMEN: A Place at the Table in the Spirit of Fratelli Tutti. Synodality, Education, Peace, Economy, Health, Care and Advocacy: 7 themes in a 7 course meal; an opportunity to meet Women Religious who live Fratelli Tutti in the world and open paths of empowerment and hope through their mission. Second meeting on Tuesday, April 27, from 12 p.m. to 14 p.m. (Rome Time): ECONOMY AND HEALTH: RELIGIOUS SISTERS,
LEADERS OF A NEW MODEL.
Catholic health care is based on a values response to the Gospel mandate to care for people and heal the sick in a compassionate way. The pandemic has called us to think about how we value “essential workers” and how we re-examine the social determinants of health. This conference will seek to examine the response to the pandemic within our organizations, the way we have delivered care and cared for those who deliver it.
Join the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) virtually, at the FCJ Christian Life Centre in Calgary, in the global tribute of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Society of the FCJ Sisters. Participate in honouring the service and contributions of FCJ Sisters to the city of Calgary and Southern Alberta since 1885.
The Centre for Canonical Services (CCS) of the Faculty of Canon Law of Saint Paul University (USP) provides a ministry of canonical consultation. This important mission includes supporting religious leadership in Canada by providing relevant canonical services in an environment of trust and confidentiality. This introduction webinar will be an opportunity to become more familiar with its services and staff.
NAVFD Virtual Retreat "Men & Women looking at Life Choices" (Ages 18-45) on Zoom with Michelle Garlinski, SNJM, and Michael Perras, OFM. Sunday, May 30, 2021, 3 pm Eastern. 3 hour retreat. Retreat includes: Prayer, Presentations, Small group conversation (optional).
In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Green Churches Network will host a series of free virtual conferences throughout the year. Agnes Richard, Coordinator of the Global Catholic Climate Movement – Canada will share ideas about who our neighbour might be, and how we can be prepared to help, if help is needed. Suggestions will guide contemplation of resilience around the specific example of extended summertime heatwaves.
SISTERS EMPOWERING WOMEN: A Place at the Table in the Spirit of Fratelli Tutti. Synodality, Education, Peace, Economy, Health, Care and Advocacy: 7 themes in a 7 course meal; an opportunity to meet Women Religious who live Fratelli Tutti in the world and open paths of empowerment and hope through their mission. Third meeting on Thursday, June 3, from 12 p.m. to 14 p.m. (Rome Time): EDUCATING FOR HUMAN FLOURISHING
The Faculty of Theology at Saint Paul University is offering an intensive online summer course from June 7 to 12 on the churches and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The focus of the course is to provide a brief historical background and an update on the state of the reconciliation process, and to frame the present pastoral and theological questions and challenges as well as the progress made since the final report of the TRC and the Calls to Action.