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The Vincentian Family is a worldwide movement made up of more than 4 million believers and more than 160 ecclesial institutions which, for more than 4 centuries, has served the most needy in our world. The members of the Vincentian Family do not want “to remain impassive in the face of the discrimination that millions of people still suffer today as a result of the color of their skin, their national origin, their gender, their sexual orientation, their beliefs or their culture.”

The co-chairs of Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle offer a few reflections on how, in this period marked by COVID-19, we may be faithful and vigilant in our efforts of renewing and fostering relationships between the Catholic Church and Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

It is with great sadness that the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame announce the passing of Sister Louise Côté, 90, at Résidence Bon-Secours in Montreal on May 1st. During her 70 years of religious life, she held many positions including Superior General (1974-1984), President of the Canadian Religious Conference (1980-1982), and Councillor then Secretary General of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) in Rome.

It is with sadness that the Sisters of Holy Cross announce the death of Sister Jeanne Dusseault who passed away on April 26, 2020 in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, at the age of 100 after 84 years spent in religious life. Born in a rural milieu in Western Canada, she has left an indelible mark on the Congregation, on the Church and on the world of her time. In particular, she has served as Provincial Superior in Alberta from 1967 to 1973 and as Superior General of the Congregation from 1973 to 1985.

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.