Based on the theme set out by ATD Fourth World 2021, let’s make this prayer a time of reflection on what links women, poverty and the environment. This is a crucial and urgent topic for today. Building the Future Together: Let us end persistent poverty with respect for all people and our planet.
Read moreThe Sisters of St. Martha (CSM), Antigonish are looking to engage a Community Life Animator for our Sisters of St. Martha Community at Parkland, Antigonish. In the spirit of our shared mission and values, the position of the Community Life Animator has been established to support and work collaboratively with the Administrative Coordinator and CSM Leadership to support the ongoing needs of our Sisters.
Read moreThe discovery of the graves of indigenous children made startling and splashy headlines for a few weeks this summer. However, the truth and reconciliation that it called for did not make splashy headlines on the recent campaign trail. No candidate was constantly bombarded with this significant issue. Now that the election is over and our Prime Minister has returned to office, the hard work of reconciliation must become of the utmost importance.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Bishops of Canada, as a tangible expression of their commitment to walk with the Indigenous Peoples of this land along the pathway of hope, are making a nation-wide collective financial commitment to support healing and reconciliation initiatives for residential school survivors, their families, and their communities. With a target of $30 million over up to five years, this will include initiatives in every region of the country.
Read moreToday marks the beginning of Truth and Reconciliation Week. This national educational program continues the conversation about the truths of First Nations Treaties, the Métis and Inuit Land Claims, and the legacy of the residential school system. […] This is an opportunity to fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #62 on Education for Reconciliation, which calls for the development of an age-appropriate curriculum to involve students across the country in the Reconciliation process.
Read moreWe, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. […] Along with those Catholic entities which were directly involved in the operation of the schools and which have already offered their own heartfelt apologies, we, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, express our profound remorse and apologize unequivocally.
Read moreTuesday, September 21st, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the Congregation moving from their original Motherhouse on the Campus of St. Francis Xavier University to Bethany Property in 1921. On this day, Sisters of St. Martha will officially open Bethany Centennial Garden created on the grounds of the deconstructed Motherhouse building.
Read moreIt has been brought to the attention of the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame that a few congregations have received a letter appearing to have been signed by Sister Agnes Campbell and requesting the deposit of the accompanying cheque as well as the transfer of funds to beneficiaries.
Read moreThe Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) elected a new Congregational Leadership Team at the 35th General Chapter of Delegates, held from July 18-28, 2021. In addition to Sister Linda Haydock, elected as Congregational Leader for a second term, the team includes Sister Mary Haupt and Sister Susan Wells as General Councillors.
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