Tag: Canada
Canadian Bishops: Pope’s meetings with Indigenous seek to address trauma
The Bishops of Canada confirm several Indigenous delegations will meet with Pope Francis in coming days, and express their hopes that the...
Canadian Bishops pledge $30 million to support residential schools survivors
Following last week’s formal statement of apology to indigenous communities who suffered in “Indian Residential Schools”, Canada's bishops have announced a $30 million national financial pledge.
Canadian Catholics to pray Novena to St. Joseph
The faithful in Canada are invited to pray a Novena in honor of St. Joseph from 22 – 30 June, as part of initiatives to mark the Year of St. Joseph.
Pope expresses shock for Canadian Residential School discovery and prays for healing
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his pain for “the shocking discovery in Canada of the remains of 215 children, pupils of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, in the province of British Columbia.”
Relics of Canadian saints stolen from Quebec City’s Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame de Quebec in Quebec City is working to replace relics of Canadian saints that were stolen after a break-in last month.