The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), in consultation with the Canadian Catholic Aboriginal Council and Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle, is proposing that Catholic dioceses/eparchies, parishes, missions and organizations offer assistance on two key issues which are of special importance to Indigenous People and of concern for all Canadians: 1. Identifying, documenting, commemorating and […]
Read morePope to Religious: ‘Whether We Like It or Not, We Must Be Pastors Determined to Help Our Young People In This World in Which They Are Inserted’ During Pastoral Visit to Milan, Francis Urges Religious Not to Fear Multicultural Society, Warns Against Ideologies. “As pastors, we cannot avoid forming discernment in a very insidious scenario, […]
Read moreThe Canadian Religious Conference recently unveiled its new visual identity which includes a new logo, various communication tools and a redesigned website. The makeover of crc-canada.org in the colors of the new logo was created by Webit Interactive. Its modern design enables a renewed exploration of the CRC and of consecrated life in Canada. The […]
Read moreThe Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are pleased to announce that a new leadership team for the province of Canada has been recently elected. The new council will begin its mandate on August 1st, 2017. Provincial Council – Provincial Superior: Sister Andrée Guindon – Provincial Assistant: Sister Noëlla Mondoux – Counselor and provincial secretary: Sister Louise Bouvrette – […]
Read moreTimothy Scott, Executive Director, and Apraham Niziblian, Associate Director, JPIC, from the CRC took part in the launching of events that will mark the 50th anniversary of Development and Peace. The opening of the celebrations under the theme of 50 Years of Solidarity was rich with frank discussions on the beginnings of the organization, the successes and the challenges it has met. The future […]
Read moreThe CRC Bulletin, in the PDF format, is now part of the electronic collection of Library and Archives Canada. The Bulletin, in both English and French, has been deposited with the option of an open access. With this access anyone can view and download the publication through the Web. ll the PDF issues from 2006 to […]
Read moreUISG wants gradually establish an international network connecting congregations that work in the field of migration. “This network will be at the service of the congregations that wish to avail of it. It will help hopefully to answer the new challenges of migration in the 21st century. It will also be a network of encouragement […]
Read moreThe Planning Committee of the 2018 General Assembly of the CRC held its first meeting on February 24. The committee is chaired by CRC’s Vice-President, Louis Cinq-Mars, OFM Cap. The members are Mary Beth McCurdy, SCIC, Linda Joseph, FDLS, Kathleen Mulchay, SSCM, Gisèle Turcot, SBC and Yvette Plessis, SCSL. The CRC staff members on the committee are: Timothy Scott, CSB, […]
Read moreOn Monday February 13, some 35 religious women and men in Regina participated in a meeting organized by the CRC. The objective of the day was twofold: to reflect on the priorities set out by the CRC 2016 General Assembly and meet and exchange with Regina’s new Archbishop Donald J. Bolen. Sisters and brothers from […]
Read moreNative of the Eastern Townships, Sister Réjeanne Blanchard is the eighth child of a family of 14. At the age of 16, she entered the community of the Sisters of Sainte-Chrétienne. After 53 years in Africa, she returned to Quebec City in 2014. “I lived my return from Africa day by day. I had to adjust and […]
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