– Founder of the L’Arche community, read about his life here
Social Service Activities and Events
Current Events/Announcements
2023 Syria Earthquake Appeal
On 6 February 2023, a powerful and deadly earthquake hit northwest Syria. The situation is very critical and people need immediate assistance….
How to help? Go to The Canadian Jesuit Missions site here…
An appeal for prayers and peace resounds throughout Christian communities in Ukraine, 30 days from the start of the war, as leaders of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic and Orthodox Churches meet and the Moscow Patriarchate responds to a letter from Cardinal Hollerich…. Read more here.
CNEWA Canada: Help the People of Ukraine Survive the War
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, many Catholics are looking for ways to help. To date, CNEWA Canada has raised close to $200,000 for Ukraine. A generous family from Alberta has pledged to match all donations in support of humanitarian aid in Ukraine up to $500,000. Please consider giving if you are able. Learn more and donate at cnewa.org. Keep Ukraine in your prayers…
Peace, not war
Pope Francis has proclaimed Ash Wednesday, March 2 – which is the beginning of the season of Lent – as an international day of fasting and prayer for peace.
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If you are struggling to know how to pray for today’s situation in Ukraine, we invite you to pray this prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Your will for your people is peace, not war.
Pour out on our world, especially in Eastern Europe, your Spirit of compassion and solidarity. Grant all those who believe in you the strength to be close to those who suffer and the courage to resolve their differences and conflicts in truth and without resort to arms.
Be with the widow, the orphan, the refugee and the peacemaker.
Bind us all into the peace of your Kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
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