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TRC says Pope Francis should apologize for abuses at residential schools
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News[Click here to read the 94 recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report.]
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OTTAWA - Pope Francis should personally apologize to residential school survivors and their communities, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says in its final report.
The healing must begin now, Sinclair says
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Now that the tragic history of Canada’s residential schools has been thoroughly documented, it’s time for healing, said Justice Murray Sinclair, chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Reconciliation must begin in the classrooms
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCatholic schools are ready for reconciliation, ready to equip the next generation with an honest history of Canada, but there’s work to be done.
Reconciliation walk marks end to Truth and Reconciliation Commission mandate
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Close to 500 people, equal numbers of native and non-native Canadians, walked through a cold, constant rain in Toronto to urge reconciliation on Canada’s largest city.
Long way to go to First Nations’ reconciliation
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe truth is we’re not reconciled, even as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission concludes its five-year inquiry into the legacy of 150 years of Indian residential schools with the release next week of its final report.
Romeo Maoine was a man of Catholic action
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRomeo Maione was all talk but it was glorious talk, talk that made things happen. Mr. Maione used every podium and platform he could find to make the Church real and alive in the world.
Priests need prayers to deal with disillusionment
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Though a recent study shows most Catholic priests are happy in their vocations, they face many challenges that could lead some to become disillusioned.
Church voice will be heard to combat child poverty
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Former senator Hugh Segal is encouraging faith groups to use their collective voice to help put an end to child poverty in Canada.
Priest uses media training at Ryerson to improve Croatian Catholic news
By Michael Chen, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Fr. Borna Puskaric has a major project awaiting him when he returns to his home diocese of Zagreb, Croatia.
Marian order ordains first Canadian after more than 300 years
By Kathleen Wolfe, Catholic Register SpecialKAMLOOPS, B.C. - After more than 300 years in existence, the Marians of the Immaculate Conception are rejoicing at the ordination of their first Canadian priest.
Priest is Spiritans’ first North American in 26 years
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The road to the priesthood for the first North American Spiritan to be ordained in 26 years began while flipping through the pages of The Catholic Register.