Kindness and Mercy at the forefront of students' minds as they kick off Catholic Schools WeekFeb 10, 2020
Petrus Hall, Winnipeg - Electricity was in the air at Petrus Hall as hundreds of students from 15 of Manitoba's Catholic Schools gathered on February 10, 2020, to learn about Kindness and Mercy. "Spirit Day is a grace-filled opportunity for our students to express and witness their faith in a joyful way," said Tannis Scott from the Manitoba Catholic Schools (MCS) Office.
Template Letter re: proposed changes to MAID ActFeb 4, 2020
Ottawa - Most are aware of the Federal Government's proposed changes to the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Act. While the time for completing the government questionnaire has passed, there is still an opportunity to let your voices be heard. The Minister of Justice has indicated that he wants to present a bill to Parliament in the middle of February - you can send a letter to, or visit, your Member of Parliament until such time. Click here to view and download the template letter put together by our Office of Social Justice.
We must not ignore the voice of people in the Holy LandFeb 4, 2020
The Holy Land - Every year we come to encounter and hear the people of the Holy Land. We are inspired by their enduring resilience and faith in a worsening situation.
In their recent powerful message, the local Catholic Bishops lamented the international community’s failure to help realise justice and peace here in the place of Christ’s birth. Our governments must do more to meet their responsibilities for upholding international law and protecting human dignity. In some cases they have become actively complicit in the evils of conflict and occupation.
God is at work renewing his Church in southwestern Manitoba! Click on the image below to learn more about our Synod Implementation process in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, and how you can be part of it.
Sunday - February 16
Wednesday - February 19
Wednesday - February 19
Thursday - February 20
Friday - February 21
