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The Daughters of Providence of St. Brieuc, held their General Chapter in Locquirec, Brittany from3rd -15th May 2022 The following sisters were elected for a mandate of three years: Sister Louise TOUCHETTE, Superior General Sister Anne-Marie FREARSON, Assistant Sister Huguette PROVOST, Councilior In this world that God loves, «When he saw what the grace of God had […]

The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of the Holy Father’s monthly intentions related to the challenges the humanity faces.

The Franciscans of Canada held their chapter from April 25 to 28, 2022 at the Maison de Spiritualité des Trinitaires in Granby and elected a new Provincial Council.

So much has happened during these last weeks and months, has it not? The visit of First Nations Peoples, Inuit, Métis with Pope Francis and his historic apology on April 1st marked a significant shift in our relationship with original peoples. The evil of the war in Ukraine, the aftermath of the truckers convoy, the exploitation and suffering of creation, the increasing actions of white supremacists and so much more is now part of our daily lives.

For the past few years Newfoundland filmmaker and artist Kenneth Harvey has been working on a film concerning the Presentation Sisters and Sisters of Mercy. He portrays the sisters involved very honestly, simply, and naturally. On March 15, 2022, the 60 minute film was premiered on CBC Gem – The Incredible Vanishing Sisters.

In March 2022, a Delegation of Indigenous People will travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis to share the experiences which have negatively impacted their lives since early missionaries came to this land. Additionally, Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of the CCCB to visit Canada on a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation. The resources on this page will assist the Catholic faithful in learning more about the history of Indigenous People and their relationship with the Catholic Church.

Here is a CICLSAL letter expressing closeness to all the peoples experiencing wars. Let us pray that war may cease, that an economy that kills may not win, that love may replace hate, solidarity replace indifference, that dialogue may be stronger than weapons. Let us hope that the Spirit guide each community and each consecrated person along the path of peace.

This film, the 3rd in a series on Laudato Si’,   explores the Greening of Faith Communities in Canada in response to the global climate crisis that has been so effectively presented by Pope Francis in the 2015 Papal Encyclical “Laudato Si’ – On Care for our Common Home”.