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From Muslim Roots to Christian Service: Tevfik Karatop’s Ignatian Journey

In the heart of the Jesuit Province of Canada, a multitude of individuals find their lives intertwined with the profound spirituality of Saint Ignatius. This series (first article here) aims to shed light on these unique journeys, offering a glimpse into the diverse ways Ignatian spirituality shapes and guides lives. Now, we turn our focus …

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Embodying the Jesuit Identity Today: Insights from a Formation Community

In an insightful conversation, theology student Erik Sorensen, SJ, shares his experiences at Regis College and the Regis Jesuit Community in Toronto, Ontario, and how they live out the Universal Apostolic Preferences. He provides a unique lens on the practical application of Pilgrims Together – With Jesus in Mission, the apostolic planning document of the …

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Hope and the Jesuit Mission in Haiti: A Canadian Perspective from the Heart of the Country

By Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ – Coordinator of Programs for Haiti As a program coordinator for Haiti in the Jesuit advancement office of Canada, I travelled to Haiti for a five-day mission starting on May 19th. Scott McMaster, director of the Jesuits’ advancement for Canada, accompanied me. The purpose was to conduct a site visit …

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The Gift that Tells a Story: The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada and Reconciliation

The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada recently donated an Ojibwe-French handwritten dictionary to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre. François Dansereau, recently appointed director of the Archive, says that the gift symbolizes the strong commitment of the Jesuits of Canada to truth and reconciliation. It also illustrates how the values of spiritual accompaniment—humility, deep listening, …

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Raising hope from under the rubble

By Canadian Jesuits International  The Jesuits in Haiti are accompanying vulnerable families affected by the August 2021 earthquake with the construction of housing in the south of Haiti. Below is an interim report on the work accomplished so far. Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting this work, thanks to the generosity of Canadians.  Despite the …

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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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Spiritual Accompaniment as a Model for all Ministries: Lessons from Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples

In the Jesuit Province of Canada, our mission is to embrace the Ignatian approach to spiritual accompaniment as a model for all kinds of ministry. Guided by the principles outlined in Pilgrims Together, our province’s apostolic planning document, in this article we reflect on the role of accompaniment in our efforts towards reconciliation with Indigenous …

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Vatican Repudiates Doctrine of Discovery: Indigenous Nun Sr. Priscilla Solomon Shares Her Perspective 

The Catholic Church recently issued a statement formally repudiating concepts that fail to recognize the inherent human rights of Indigenous peoples, including the legal and political “doctrine of discovery.” Like other Indigenous Catholic leaders, Sr. Priscilla Solomon, an Ojibway member of the Anishinabek Nation and a Sister of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, expressed …

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