Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the Congregation moving from their original Motherhouse on the Campus of St. Francis Xavier University to Bethany Property in 1921. On this day, Sisters of St. Martha will officially open Bethany Centennial Garden created on the grounds of the deconstructed Motherhouse building.
Read moreIt has been brought to the attention of the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame that a few congregations have received a letter appearing to have been signed by Sister Agnes Campbell and requesting the deposit of the accompanying cheque as well as the transfer of funds to beneficiaries.
Read moreThe Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) elected a new Congregational Leadership Team at the 35th General Chapter of Delegates, held from July 18-28, 2021. In addition to Sister Linda Haydock, elected as Congregational Leader for a second term, the team includes Sister Mary Haupt and Sister Susan Wells as General Councillors.
Read moreFacing many tragedies and disasters today, how might we pray and act with others for urgently needed transformation? Hope can be found in two vital international treaties which are highly consistent with Catholic teaching. The first is the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the second and more recent is the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Read moreThe Jesuit Provincials of Canada and the United States commit to studying the history of Indigenous boarding schools. “We write to express our deep sorrow at the recent discoveries of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at the sites of several former boarding schools in Canada. We grieve deeply the loss of human life and culture that took place at such schools, both in Canada and the United States, and we acknowledge that the Society of Jesus participated in that history.”
Read moreThe Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame who have been gathered by videoconference in General Chapter since July 26, are happy to announce the election of their new leadership team for a five (5) year term. In addition, elections were also held within the CND Visitation Province following the Provincial Chapter which took place from 17 to 23 July 2021.
Read morePax Christi International, with its members and partners, listens to the cry of the communities and calls on the international community to firmly respond to the widespread human rights violations caused by extractive companies in the Americas. We wish to draw particular attention to the violations of communities’ right to water, as extractive industries—including logging, agribusiness, hydroelectric dams, mining, and oil and natural gas extraction—use and contaminate large quantities of their waters.
Read moreThe discovery of the unmarked graves at former Canadian residential schools is a stark reminder of the most vulnerable and enslaved in our nations. We listen through the winds of time to the cries of hidden children, women, and men. Our breath is labored as we begin to understand the harms inflicted on the innocent. The discovery of these remains is heart-breaking and shameful. As human beings and as members of a religious congregation that served at two of these schools, we weep.
Read moreAs we head into the summer months, we want to give you the opportunity to review our webinars held in 2022 as well as the relevant materials. Here are links to the videos available on our YouTube channel, as well as some of the presentations. Communications & religious leadership – January 19, 2022 Watch […]
Read moreIt is with great joy that we make our own Pope Francis’ invitation to set out on an ecclesial journey that begins next October 9 and 10 and will conclude in October 2023 with the celebration of the next Synod of Bishops on the theme “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation, and mission”.
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