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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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AMDG Podcast: Uncovering the History of Native Boarding Schools with Researcher Nick Lewis

On this episode of the AMDG podcast, historian Nicholas Lewis discusses his research into the history of Jesuit-run boarding schools for Indigenous children.

The Jesuits of St. John’s in missionary territory

The Jesuits are known for taking on difficult assignments, for their missionary zeal, and work on the margins of society. Such is the case with the Jesuits in St. John’s, NL who are being called to help restructure the Archdiocese there. “We will be able to participate in a kind of rebuilding of the local …

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The Church’s Consistent Ethic of Life: The “Narrow Door”

By Rafael Garcia, SJ In the synagogue of Nazareth, Jesus proclaims his “mission statement”: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed …

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Listening to Indigenous Voices

No cost. Offering gratefully accepted. Led by: Fr. Bill Robins, SJ, Fr. Trevor Scott, SJ, Mary Hyland and Catherine Von Zuben A day, led by the Spirit, to learn – to listen – to share – to witness and to pray. You are invited to gather in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, to engage …

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Listening to Indigenous Voices 8-Day Retreat

May 18 @ 7:30 pm – May 26 @ 1:00 pm Scroll down for application. First step is to choose the style of room (subject to availability). Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls upon church and other faith leaders to collaborate with Indigenous Elders and Survivors “to develop and teach curriculum …on the need to respect Indigenous spirituality …

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Sharing the Whole Story: Teaching the Complex History and Legacy of American Slavery

By Therese Fink Meyerhoff A few years ago, Dr. Katrina Thompson Moore, an associate professor of history at Saint Louis University, was helping her niece prepare for a high school social studies test on the U.S. Civil War era. Because Dr. Moore’s area of study is the institution of slavery, she could offer her niece …

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Between Jesus, books and LGBTQ advocacy: Fr. James Martin, SJ

By Fannie Dionne Prolific writer and speaker, America Media’s editor-at-large, consultant for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication: American Jesuit Fr. James Martin is one of the most well-known Jesuits after Pope Francis. This is due in part from his undeniable talent for making Ignatian spirituality accessible to everyone, but also to his vocal commitment to …

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Little Brown Brother

Fr. Sonny Manuel, SJ, who is celebrating 50 years as a Jesuit this year, offers a reflection on his Filipino heritage.

Celebrating Indigenous Culture: Mother Teresa Middle School

At this time of global uncertainty and unrest, it is the words of Father Kevin Boyle SJ, “We belong to each other,” and those of Elder Harry Francis, “Love one another and help one another…sákihitók mina wicíhitók,” that have helped shape and guide the work at Mother Teresa Middle School (MTMS); to live and breathe …

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Topic: Reconciliation

The Jesuits of St. John’s in missionary territory

Listening to Indigenous Voices

Listening to Indigenous Voices 8-Day Retreat

Sharing the Whole Story: Teaching the Complex History and Legacy of American Slavery

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