Obituary: farewell to a faithful friend
A member from Saskatchewan shares fond memories of Br. Walter DeMong, who was a staunch ally of Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada for many decades.
A member from Saskatchewan shares fond memories of Br. Walter DeMong, who was a staunch ally of Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada for many decades.
An animator provides an account of meeting the remote yet spiritually close Northwest Territories branch of the Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada family, and of discovering beauty, community and solidarity along the way.
The papal exhortation argues for the untenability of climate change denialism; the need to reconfigure multilateralism; and the ethical imperative of remaining hopeful and engaged.
How can we work at the heart of our communities, in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world, to create a more just society that respects the rights and dignity of all? Such was the question at Quebec and New Brunswick regional assembly.
Our animator for Saskatchewan and Keewatin-Le Pas reports on a long-running initiative through which generous Canadian farmers use the fruits of their toil to stave off hunger half a world away.
Heeding Pope Francis’s call to pray for the Sudanese people, Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada supporters from across the country joined an online rosary for peace in the country, which remains embroiled in a deadly conflict between two rival generals.
At the recent regional assembly in Saskatoon, Sask., members of Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada were inspired by anecdotes and insights from our Asia programs officer.
Members of the Diocese of Edmundston in New Brunswick are delighted with the success of their benefit concert marking the end of Share Lent 2023 that sold about 300 tickets and raised $5,000 for our organization.
Our director of public engagement pays tribute to one of the most ardent, articulate and abiding allies that Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada has ever known.
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