News releases

We, the leadership of the four congregations of Holy Cross, are acutely aware of the immense suffering inflicted on the Ukrainian people by the unprovoked Russian invasion of their country. […] We are also saddened by the casualties among Russian military whose families are likewise devastated by their losses.

As Sisters of St. Martha of P.E.I., our charism is expressed in simplicity, attentiveness and hospitality. From this perspective, we embrace our common home and all people living on it with the anticipation of journeying with our Indigenous people. […] We join the Global Church and commit to undertaking the challenge of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform with others- the whole earth community.

As of March 25, 2022, the Daughters of Wisdom of Canada (DWC) have a new Provincial Leadership Team for the entity. The General Council of this international congregation recently confirmed these appointments for a four-year term. Thus, Sr Jocelyne Fallu will assume the function of Provincial Leader. She succeeds Sr. Linda Joseph who served two consecutive terms and an extension of two years due to the pandemic.

The Christian Jewish Dialogue of Montreal (CJDM) will hold its 43rd annual Christian Commemoration of the Shoah on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The host Congregation this year is the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul (3415 Redpath St., Montreal Qc, H3G 2G2). The theme is “You shall be holy…” This “in person” event will also be live streamed (https://www.standrewstpaul.com/#livestream).

On the occasion of the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Pope Francis on this day of the Feast of the Annunciation, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) are releasing a statement expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people and calling for peace.

As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 70 countries in the world have not yet reached 40% vaccination coverage among their population. Approximately 20 countries haven’t even passed the 10% mark, while rich countries such as Canada have a vaccination coverage of about 80%. Inequalities in access to vaccines, tests and treatments for COVID-19 are contributing to prolonging the pandemic. In this context, the CRC has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in order to encourage the Canadian government to continue its efforts to promote global vaccine equity.

In response to Pope Francis’ decision to consecrate both Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Ukrainian Catholic leaders will prepare with a novena that will start on 17 March 2022. They hope that all Catholic faithful from around the world will join them.

The Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle received gratefully the recent announcement of the upcoming visit of First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegations with Our Holy Father Pope Francis at the Vatican to take place from March 28 to April 1, 2022. To make this encounter a true journey toward reconciliation, the Circle proposes two initiatives.

The Redemptorists of the Province of Canada stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and their Redemptorist brothers serving the Catholic faithful during this time of political turmoil. They pray for peace and the preservation of democracy in Ukraine.

Salt + Light Media opens this month its first Vatican Bureau, led by Jen Copestake, a Canadian-born broadcaster with more than 15 years of experience with the BBC. Supported by Salt + Light’s studio-headquarters in Toronto, Copestake joins the network as its first Vatican Bureau Chief to share truthful and accurate information to a world audience.