From May 15 to 17, 2024, 25 people involved in JPIC ministry for religious congregations in Ontario gathered in Toronto at Loretto College. The theme of the meeting was: What about the “P” in “JPIC”? Wednesday afternoon was an opportunity for partner organizations to present an update on their activities. Represented were: Laudato Si Movement […]
Read moreOn May 30, the CRC proposed a time of reflection and exchange at this stage of the Synod on synodality. Between the report of the October 2023 assembly and the next assembly in October 2024, what are the synodal considerations for Consecrated Life in Canada? How does this experience allow us to look at our […]
Read moreDocumentation Message – CCCB President CECC (français) Message – Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos Message from CMSWR Mot du Préfet (version française) Cardinal De Aviz (english version) Theological Commission – Preparatory process summary Ted talk #1 (français) Ted talk #1 (english) Ted talk #2 (français) Ted talk #2 (english) Ted talk #3 (français) Ted talk #3 […]
Read moreMontreal/Tiohtià:ke, July 24, 2022 – The Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) is pleased to welcome Pope Francis for this long-awaited visit, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Specifically, call to action no. 58 asked that the Pope “issue an apology to Survivors, their families, and communities for the Roman Catholic Church’s […]
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 moreFor the past few years Newfoundland filmmaker and artist Kenneth Harvey has been working on a film concerning the Presentation Sisters and Sisters of Mercy. He portrays the sisters involved very honestly, simply, and naturally. On March 15, 2022, the 60 minute film was premiered on CBC Gem – The Incredible Vanishing Sisters.
Read morePrayer composed by Sabrina Di Matteo. Originally published in French for Vie liturgique magazine and Mission chez nous, a Quebec-based organization dedicated to Christian solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. “Kateri, if you were among us, what would your eyes see? People living side by side: Native Peoples, settlers, immigrants, refugees… […]”
Read morePrayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe for Healing and Reconciliation: “Who is this that comes forth like the dawn, as beautiful as the moon, as resplendent as the sun…?” Song 6:10 (Vg) O Blessed Virgin, Our Lady of Guadalupe Intercede for us with your Son That we who live in this land, Indigenous and non-Indigenous together”
Read moreIn March 2022, a Delegation of Indigenous People will travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis to share the experiences which have negatively impacted their lives since early missionaries came to this land. Additionally, Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of the CCCB to visit Canada on a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation. The resources on this page will assist the Catholic faithful in learning more about the history of Indigenous People and their relationship with the Catholic Church.
Read moreHere is a CICLSAL letter expressing closeness to all the peoples experiencing wars. Let us pray that war may cease, that an economy that kills may not win, that love may replace hate, solidarity replace indifference, that dialogue may be stronger than weapons. Let us hope that the Spirit guide each community and each consecrated person along the path of peace.
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