About the joint review of Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace’s international partner organizations
We are deeply saddened to learn that so many CCODP partners are losing this vital support from CCODP.
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Jesuits of Canada Spring Series, with Fr. Gregory Kennedy PhD
The old psalms, with some renovation, can be voices of lament over climate change, pandemics, extinctions and other scourges whipping on Earth. They can also inspire thanksgiving. We’ll use the psalms to open our eyes, minds and hearts.
Jesuits of Canada Spring Series, with Fr. Gregory Kennedy PhD
Restor(y)ing Creation: a good-night story for Earth Day Eve Wednesday nights, 7:00 p.m. EST (1 hr. + Q&A) Fr. Kennedy SJ will present on the meaning of Earth day and draw from his book Reupholstered Psalms: Ancient Songs Sung New. Experience an illustrated, ecological parable that explores the places of activism and faithful trust in …
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[Webinar] Resilience in a time of pandemic: A meditation for young professionals
The past year has brought with it the need to cope with the loss and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of these challenging times, how can we be more resilient? What role does spirituality play? What about our relationship with God? In this talk, Fr John O’Brien, SJ, will draw on …
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Resilience in a time of pandemic: A meditation for young professionals
The past year has brought with it the need to cope with the loss and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of these challenging times, how can we be more resilient? What role does spirituality play? What about our relationship with God? In this talk, Fr John O’Brien, SJ, will draw on …
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Ministering in a unique way: Father Peter Monty
Jesuit Father Peter Monty has one of the most fulfilling ministries in the Catholic Church – Ministry to the Deaf. “I was attracted to the Ministry to the Deaf not because of my dexterity in sign language, but rather, I felt their openness and hunger for communication and knowledge,” says Monty. His interest in this …
A final farewell to the eight Jesuit victims of COVID-19
By Barry Leidl On Friday, September 4, Jesuits, family, and friends gathered at Guelph to say a final goodbye to those Jesuits who died during these past few difficult, COVID-filled months. The cremated remains of George O’Neill, Mike Hawkins, Peter Larisey, Norm Dodge, FX Johnson, Charlie Sitter, Mike Murray, and Joe Frechette were laid to …
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Update regarding the Covid-19 outbreak at the Jesuit infirmary community in Pickering, Ontario
May 11, 2020 — On Saturday May 9, following the advice of public health officials and other experts, the Jesuits of Canada have made the decision to temporarily close René Goupil House, the Jesuit infirmary community in Pickering, Ontario, and to transfer most residents to two facilities with specialized COVID-19 care wings. The temporary move will …
The New Province of the Jesuits of Canada One Year Later: Three Perspectives
The Province of the Jesuits of Canada just celebrated its first year. Three people graciously agreed to share their experience of this new province: Father Earl Smith, SJ, scholastic Marc-André Veselovsky, SJ, and Norbert Piché. The three testimonies echo each other.
An advocate for life never retires: Father Tony Van Hee, SJ
May 25, 2016 — For more than 25 years a lone figure has been quietly present on Canada’s Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. His raison d’être is not nuclear proliferation, tax reform, or climate change, but something he feels is much more pressing — the protection of unborn children and the protection of human life from conception to natural death. “Worldwide …
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