Resources

Message from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life to the consecrated persons concerning Lent in the context of the coronavirus world pandemic.

The Canadian Religious Conference has propsed a webinar to its members in order to provide information and answers to questions especially concerning religious communities in the context of COVID-19. The guest speaker was Dr. Valérie Julie Brousseau, surgeon in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck surgery.

In order to provide detailed information applicable especially to consecrated life living and worship spaces, the CRC offers a series of recommendations written in collaboration with Dr. Valérie Julie Brousseau, surgeon (Oto-laryngology), with a degree in Research, Epidemiology and Public Health from Harvard Medical School. The aforementioned measures constitute responsible action for communities of consecrated life and for society.

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 Centre for Canonical Services (CCS) offers support regarding Canon Law issues. The CCS staff (consultants and staff members) is committed to providing expert canonical counsel to bishops, religious superiors and members of the Church who require assistance in addressing issues related to ecclesiastical structures and legislation.

We are religious, sisters long committed to social justice, climate justice and peace.  We write this letter to thank the Youth for their courageous leadership. #WeHearYou about the climate emergency!

The sexual abuse of children and youth by Catholic clergy is the greatest scandal of the modern church. It has caused devastating, life-long harm to victim-survivors and to the entire Body of Christ. This heartfelt book, rooted in faith, hope and love, is offered in support of all those clergy and laity working together to heal the Church, and in deep trust in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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 CRC JPIC Atlantic Network has held its annual gathering from October 8-10, 2019 in Moncton, New-Brunswick. The theme of the 2019 edition was “Water seen from the heart”. This gathering is an opportunity for religious leaders and associates dedicated to issues of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation to share, network and reflect on our common home. On this occasion, a video has been recorded.

Interview realized by the Canadian Religious Conference with Marie-Jo Thiel about her work concerning the sexual abuse in the Church.