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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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Synodality in action with LGBTQ+ people at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre Montreal

As explained in the Synod on Synodality’s Vademecum, “the synod is really all about dialogue and listening to individuals within the Church, and that includes those that are on the margins and those that have that would not identify as being part of the Church, those that are quite excluded”, said Kevin Kelly, SJ, the …

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When almost everything is lost, spirituality remains: A retreat by the Jesuit Refugee Service

The spiritual needs of refugees are often overlooked. But last October, nine refugees came to Villa Saint-Martin to participate, free of charge, in a retreat on loss organized jointly by the Jesuit Refugee Service – Canada and the Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal. Norbert Piché, director of the Jesuit Refugee Service – Canada, reflects on …

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