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As the Indigenous delegations began meetings at the Vatican in Rome, a fire-lighting sunrise ceremony was taking place at the Galilee Centre in the small town of Arnprior, Ont., just 65 km west of downtown Ottawa.
Apology begins path to reconciliation
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterNever was a single sentence more longed for. In 40 years since survivors began to speak out, 16 years since the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and seven years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada delivered its final report, nations and peoples have waited for a Pope to speak.
Miller awaits Pope’s ‘pilgrimage of closeness’
By Canadian Catholic NewsVancouver Archbishop Michael Miller says Pope Francis has set in motion a “pilgrimage of closeness” between the Catholic Church and Canada’s First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples with his historic apology.
Pope Francis: ‘I ask for God’s forgiveness’
By Catholic Register StaffRead the full text of Pope Francis' April 1 final audience with the Canadian Indigenous delegation that travelled to the Vatican.
'Today is the beginning of something'
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterHard truths and deep prayer marked the Metis delegation’s hour with Pope Francis, said bishops who were in the room when nine Metis elders and residential school survivors spoke with the Pope.
Inuit seek Pope’s help in bringing alleged abusive priest to justice
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAfter being greeted individually at the door of the papal library by Pope Francis, Inuit delegates proceeded to light the qulliq they had brought with them — a soapstone lantern that burns blubber, and a symbol of warmth and life in Inuit culture.
Doctrine of Discovery stands in reconciliation’s path
By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register1493 papal bull casts long shadow over Church-Indigenous relations
Her call to education led to GrACE
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register“I have been called to Catholic education and this vocational call has blessed and enriched my life in profound ways.”
Alex D’Silva embraces call to priesthood in late 50s
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterDeacon Alex D’Silva has made an impression on those surrounding him since beginning his path to the priesthood at St. Augustine’s Seminary in 2015.
A musician honours his gift from God
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterWhen Sean Kelly is not on stage ripping away on the guitar in front of thousands of fans, you can find him in a classroom with his students or at home with his wife and two young sons.
Age is no barrier for young trailblazer
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterAt just 10 years old Lauren Cutaia is already making an impact on her community, using her passion for creating jewelry to support the less fortunate.