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On March 25, 2020 died Sister Colette Dubé, SSA, at the age of 92 after a short illness. In 1968, Sister Colette began work with the Canadian Religious Conference as assistant general secretary, in charge of the ongoing formation department during five years. In 1974 she was elected General Superior of the Sisters of Saint Anne. She took on this responsibility during the next 12 years. Elected vice-president of the CRC, she was also a councilor of the UISG in Rome for a few years.

“Now is the time for each one of us to respond to the worldwide coronavirus crisis by being in solidarity with others, especially with those who are most vulnerable and most at risk.” Sr. Jolanta Kafka, RMI, UISG President

The Jesuits of Canada, a religious order in the Catholic Church, has urged the Government of Canada to work “assiduously toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict now underway in the traditional territory of the Wet’suwet’en People”.

Each year on February 2nd we mark the World Day of Consecrated Life. On this occasion, the CRC pays tribute to the consecrated women and men of Canada with a video illustrated with words from Pope Francis.

In 2015, Pope Francis declared February 8th the Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. This date was chosen because it is the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese nun who endured the trauma of human trafficking as a child.

From November 17-30, 2019, KAIROS sent an ecumenical delegation to Palestine/Israel. For this purpose, the CRC called out Father Paul Hansen, CSsR, to represent it in this delegation. We are delighted to share with you his report.

In a message title « The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever » Pope Francis does a closer reading of Psalm 9 and he reaffirms its relevance for today: restoring lost hope in the face of injustice, sufferings and the uncertainties of life.

World Premiere! “Sisterhood”, a documentary about the Soeurs Auxiliatrices du Québec, will be presented at the Official Selection for the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM 2019), on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 5:45 p.m. (in French with English subtitles).

On the 22nd of October 2019, the delegates of the General Chapter of the Faithful Companions of Jesus elected Sister Bonnie Moser as General Superior for the next six years. Two days later, the Chapter elected Sisters Patricia Binchy, Ruth Casey and Judith Routier as members of the FCJ General Council.

Today, Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle released a statement entitled “Message of support from Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle on the occasion of the United Nations 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages”.