Today, in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council released the prayer entitled “Prayer for Tolerance, Forgiveness, Reconciliation.”
Read moreHere are some statements and information from Canadian religious congregations following the macabre discovery in Kamloops. We invite religious congregations to share their statements with us so we can list them on this webpage.
Read moreThe changing face of the study of theology in educational establishments in Quebec and, more broadly, in French-speaking Canada, compels the FTRS – the only establishment in Quebec offering a theological education at all three levels and whose programs are recognized by the Congregation for Catholic Education – to assume a certain responsibility here. This situation entails obligations and the Faculty would be delighted to count the study of the consecrated life among its programs of excellence. Considering this and in response to the concerns and questions raised by many concerned parties, we propose the creation of a Chair of Research and Teaching on the Consecrated Life.
Read moreThe Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) wishes to express its profound sadness and compassion following the announcement on May 27th of the terrible discovery of the remains of 215 children in a mass grave at the site of the former Kamloops residential school. […] The CRC incites its members to make all the necessary efforts to bring the truth to light. This is part of our organization’s priorities and we recommit to taking up the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in collaboration with our partners, including members of Indigenous communities.
Read moreIn light of the prolongation of the Covid 19 pandemic and the subsequent deadlines for the convocation of collegial bodies (can. 631 §1-2) or similar bodies (can. 632) a request has been submitted to the Dicastery to be able to use computerized and telematic means as an alternative to personal presence in the above-mentioned bodies. The Dicastery has deemed it appropriate to authorize – on an exceptional basis, for a specific period and for individual cases – the use of telematic means for the remote connection of members of collegiate or similar bodies.
Read moreThe CRC’s General Assembly is an opportunity for the leaders of Catholic religious congregations of women and men religious in Canada to meet and share their experience, to reflect on important issues and to celebrate together. The chosen theme of the 33rd edition was: “A Present Hope: Reading the Signs of the Times.” Sister Laurence Loubières, XMCJ, and Father Gilles Mongeau SJ, have been the facilitators of this General Assembly proposed in a virtual way given the health restrictions in place. This process took place from January to May 2021.
Read moreOur Lady of Guadalupe Circle appreciates the government’s action in introducing a bill to include the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Canadian law. […] Although there is reservation in endorsing all aspects of Bill C-15 in its current form, [..] we hope that, after consultation, review, and any appropriate amendments, it will be ready to be passed in a timely manner.
Read moreFor most of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our sense of vulnerability. It kept many people, including the most fragile, in isolation – both social and spiritual. In the face of so many challenges to our usual way of life, this has been an opportunity to reflect on our faith and on the Church. Sister Nuala Kenny […] in this honest, soul-searching and inspiring book, explores a range of underlying systemic and cultural issues in need of conversion.
Read moreThe Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) supports federal Bill C-15, “An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” and also invites religious congregations and institutes of consecrated life in Canada to express their support for this bill, as other Christian Churches and organizations have done by signing Faith in the Declaration.
Read moreTo mark the month of Ramadan and its conclusion (Id al-Fitr), the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue published a message entitled Christians and Muslims: Witnesses of Hope. The message is intended to be shared with Muslims and those working in interfaith dialogues.
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