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CCCB Plenary: Commitments in Continues Work for Reconciliation

Having returned from the first in-person plenary of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) since prior to the pandemic, Archbishop LeGatt shared with us the main takeaways from this national gathering of all Canadian bishops, namely continued work in the paths of reconciliation with Turtle Island’s Indigenous peoples. From vigorous renunciation of the Doctrine of Discovery, to adherence to UNDRIP, to the $30 Million the Church in Canada has committed to raising, benefiting local Indigenous communities, truly, such efforts have only just become, and local efforts will continue in this long road of reconciliation.

Walking Together: Now What?

Following the historic papal penitential pilgrimage to Canada last month, during which Pope Francis apologized for the “catastrophic” wrongs committed to Indigenous peoples through colonization and residential schools, and the important role the Church had to play in this national tragedy, Archbishop LeGatt looks back at this historic encounter. He also, though, looks forward: what’s next? Let us not allow this historic moment fizzle. Rather, let us continue to take on our shared responsibility of continuing to work towards a world of equity and justice for all.

➡️Check out various #Reconciliation resources on our website here: https://www.archsaintboniface.ca/main.php?p=1102

➡️Take part in the FREE online program, Four Seasons for Reconciliation, here: https://www.archsaintboniface.ca/main.php?p=1109

➡️Read all of Pope Francis’ statements and other messages throughout his penitential pilgrimage to Canada, here: https://www.vatican.va/.../out.../documents/canada-2022.html