The Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) wishes to express its deep sadness and distress at the loss of life resulting from the terrorist attack at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre. The members of the CRC are in prayerful solidarity with Quebec Moslem community. “We wish to offer our sincere condolences to all families in their grief […]
Read moreSince I arrived in Canada three years ago, this Gospel line has gained a special meaning for me. I am a Mexican Sister and a member of the Teresian Carmelite Missionaries Congregation. I have been appointed to work with Seasonal Farm Workers from Guatemala and Mexico in the Lower Mainland. (Last year in BC more […]
Read moreThey are just children! Not slaves! So is the theme of the 3rd edition of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against human trafficking (IDPHT) highlights the sufferings and the hope of trafficked children and adolescents. The event is celebrated on Feb. 8th., the day when we remember liturgically Saint Bakhita, who in life endured […]
Read moreOn December 18, a small, but important, event occurred in the history of the Marie Rivier House of Prayer in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, the passing of the torch between two religious communities. Created in 1973 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, the House of prayer is now under the responsibility of the Monastic Community of Jerusalem (Fraternités […]
Read moreSunday, January 15, 2017 will be the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. On this occasion, Pope Francis wants “to draw attention to the reality of child migrants, especially the ones who are alone. In doing so I ask everyone to take care of the young, who in a threefold way are defenceless: they are […]
Read moreThe Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated around the world January 18 to 25, 2017, on the theme Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5:14-20). The resources in English and French can be freely downloaded online from the website of the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) and print materials may […]
Read moreSeven Canadian Catholic organizations have formed a coalition to strengthen and foster relations with Indigenous people. Meeting at the offices of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in Ottawa on 5 December 2016 for its first official meeting, the members of the coalition approved the following mission statement: “Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle is […]
Read moreAt its December 8 meeting in Edmonton, the Administrative Council of the Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) voted to renew its membership with KAIROS Canada. “We are happy to continue our commitment within the renewed structure of KAIROS” stated Sister Michelle Payette, MIC, President of the CRC. “Our members asked that we work ecumenically in furthering […]
Read more14Friday December 9, 2016, the CRC held a day of reflection, at the Providence Renewal Centre in Edmonton (Alberta), on Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of the Americas and model of justice and reconciliation. To explore this theme, Bishop Ricardo Ramírez, of the Congregation of St. Basil, made the trip from the city of Las […]
Read moreOn December 3 and 5, the CRC held a one day session on refugees and immigrants in Vancouver and Calgary. Following a theological reflection from Father Timothy Scott, Executive Director of the CRC, those gathered at St. Helen’s Church heard from Mrs. Nora Riordan on her work with refugees in Africa and Canada, as well […]
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