
Farewell, Boris Polanski
With the passing of Boris Polanski, marginalized peoples have lost an unassuming but untiring advocate, just as our movement has lost a champion.

With the passing of Boris Polanski, marginalized peoples have lost an unassuming but untiring advocate, just as our movement has lost a champion.

The testimonies in this obituary express the gratitude of her peers for the remarkable life of Micheline Savoie — a woman who was a committed supporter of Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada for over 50 years.

As Pope Francis “enters the full embrace of God,” our executive director contemplates “the gift of the Holy Father’s life and ministry to the world.”

In the passing of the irrepressible Michael Murphy, not only did our organization and movement lose a pillar of global solidarity, but many also lost a friend “with a healthy dollop of mischief.”

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of former Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada employees, Sarah Poulin, who had worked

In a world marred by injustices and impoverishment, Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez envisioned an emancipatory role for faith and the Church that will remain inspiring and relevant, including to Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada, long after his passing.

A tribute to Danielle Gobeil, a kind-hearted, committed woman who was deeply appreciated by those who knew her.

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.

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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