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Jesuits and LGBTQ+ Catholics: Bringing the colors of marginalized people to the Church

By José Sanchez and Fannie Dionne Beneath the soaring dome of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Toronto, a group has been quietly pioneering a path of compassion and understanding for over a decade. Drawing inspiration from the time-tested teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, their mission incorporates many of the values of Ignatian accompaniment. …

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“We have a voice” : Repairing the relationships with Indigenous peoples

By MegAnne Liebsch  Growing up on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Rosella Kinoshameg didn’t understand the Catholic Masses she attended each Sunday. This was pre-Vatican II, and the priest still faced away from the congregation, reciting the Mass in Latin. All readings and hymns were transcribed in English, not her native Ojibwe. Except for a few Ojibwe …

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On Reconciliation Between the Jesuits of Canada and Indigenous Peoples – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How many residential schools were under the jurisdiction of the Jesuits? The Jesuits operated a school in Spanish, Ontario, whose identity and mission evolved over the years. We operated one school in Spanish, Ontario, whose identity and mission evolved over the years. The school and its evolution have been documented in Basil Johnston’s book …

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