In 2015, Pope Francis declared February 8th the Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. This date was chosen because it is the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese nun who endured the trauma of human trafficking as a child.
Read moreFrom November 17-30, 2019, KAIROS sent an ecumenical delegation to Palestine/Israel. For this purpose, the CRC called out Father Paul Hansen, CSsR, to represent it in this delegation. We are delighted to share with you his report.
Read moreIn a message title « The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever » Pope Francis does a closer reading of Psalm 9 and he reaffirms its relevance for today: restoring lost hope in the face of injustice, sufferings and the uncertainties of life.
Read moreWorld Premiere! “Sisterhood”, a documentary about the Soeurs Auxiliatrices du Québec, will be presented at the Official Selection for the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM 2019), on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 5:45 p.m. (in French with English subtitles).
Read moreOn the 22nd of October 2019, the delegates of the General Chapter of the Faithful Companions of Jesus elected Sister Bonnie Moser as General Superior for the next six years. Two days later, the Chapter elected Sisters Patricia Binchy, Ruth Casey and Judith Routier as members of the FCJ General Council.
Read moreToday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle released a statement entitled “Message of support from Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle on the occasion of the United Nations 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages”.
Read moreSisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) joyfully celebrated 165 years of grace and gratitude at Ruth Ross Residence Oct. 17-20 among Associates, family members, staff and friends.
Read moreJoint Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Anglican Church of Canada on the Occasion of the Canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman, 13 October 2019
Read moreTo mark the ten years of Talitha Kum, ten sisters were honoured for their commitment to eradicating human trafficking in the world. Among them was a Canadian, Nicole Rivard from the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles. Since 2009, Talitha Kum helped over 15,500 survivors and involved about 235,000 people in prevention activities worldwide.
Read moreThe Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (Pembroke, ON) recently received a certificate of honour from Development and Peace – Caritas Canada for “exceptional commitment to the cause of social justice” and efforts to improve living conditions for those living in extreme poverty in the Global South.
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