On this Pilgrim journey you will be invited to experience the beauty of the ancient landscape of Ireland, touch its sacredness and stand in its richness and solitude; enjoy relaxing times by the fire with a ‘drop of cheer’ as well as special gatherings in the company of local musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers.
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.
Online leadership course with Piluca Benavente, MSOLA, and Emili Turú Rofes, FMS, open to religious interested in the subject. The five Modules that make up the program will be given in English, French, Italian and Spanish with simultaneous translation.
Towards the realization of the Laudato Si’ Roll Out Plan, Br. Alberto Parise, CCJ, programs specialist, will share practical developments of the plan for men and women religious. Inspiring examples will be featured from several congregations.
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.
The Manitoba Multifaith Council Spiritual Health Committee, in collaboration with the Interfaith Healthcare Association of Manitoba, is pleased to present this half-day workshop on the subject of grief during this pandemic. Anne Whitford-Fast and Lynn Granke will facilitate a process for participants to consider their own losses and via this experience, be able to help others in their faith communities give expression to their grief and find a way forward in this new normal.
First event of a webinar series to explore aspects of a Just Recovery and the role of Catholic religious communities in that process. How can we build bridges towards social and ecological justice so necessary for Canada?
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.
You are all warmly invited to tune in to a webinar on zoom led by NAVFD President Sr. Mary Rowell, CSJ, and newer member Sr. Kristine Fernandes, CSJ, for a dialogue on the research project, “Recent Vocations to Religious Life in Canada”.
Fr. Xavier Jeyaraj, SJ, will talk about the alarming transformation of democracy in the world with the election of authoritarian regimes into office. His presentation will focus on India, the world’s largest democracy, with parallels drawn with changes taking place in Latin America, Asia, Africa and North America. Fr. Xavier will also speak of how justice, equality, human rights, and “development for all” are being redefined by authoritarian governments all over the world.