top of page

Louis Hradecki  

Director                    

Social Justice, Missions & Refugees

Ph: 922-4747 ext. 233

Email: socialjustice@padiocese.ca

Preparing Oneself to Vote

vote.jpg

In paragraph #2239 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we are reminded that, “It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom.” This good includes our responsibility to take part in the choosing of the civil leadership through voting.

To assist Catholics with this responsibility to vote, the non-profit organization Catholic Conscience has prepared a short document called “Voting Like A Catholic” to assist Catholics in determining for who they will vote. This document is available in both English and French.

Concerning voting, it is also our responsibility as Catholics to have an informed conscience concerning the issues of the day. To this end, it is important to have non-partisan materials to inform ourselves. The non-profit organization Catholic Conscience has prepared a summary of the various Canadian political parties’ published platforms using Catholic Social Teachings as their template to order the information. This document is available in both English and French.

Some of you will have already voted in early polls. For those who have not we hope this information will be of help you in your decision.

The War in Ukraine - A Call to Prayer, Fasting and Action

The Ukrainian Rite Catholic Bishops of Canada have a pastoral letter, translated into 3 languages. This letter, addressed to the faithful of Canada and to people of good will, was published on 17 October 2022. It is an invitation to a response of faith to the war currently taking place in Ukraine.

English

French

Ukrainian

The Laudato Si Action Platform will be launched on November 14th. It allows Catholic parishes, schools, families to take tangible steps so that their actions reduce their impact on God's Creation, our common home. Each group will create a 7-year plan. The platform is easy to use, allowing you to obtain a certificate later.

https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/

 

This project is very close to my heart, since I have been a member of the Laudato Si Platform for Action working group (led by the Vatican) since last March. Interacting with Catholics from all around the globe has been a rewarding experience that will soon bear fruit.

 

I also take this opportunity to announce that the Green Churches Network is the official partner of the Laudato Si Platform for Action in Canada. For 15 years now, this charity has been helping churches to care for our common home through concrete actions and a spirituality based on integral ecology.

https://greenchurches.ca/

 

Fraternally,

 

Norman Lévesque

Diocesan Officer for Creation Care Ministry

Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil (near Montreal)

Short videos responding to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide 

A series of short locally-prepared videos about “Finding the Gifts in a World of Choices” have been produced in Saskatchewan under the direction of a Saskatchewan bishops’ advisory committee, thanks to financial support from the Saskatchewan K of C Charitable Foundation. Two new videos – one focused on L’Arche and one on Suicide Prevention – have been added to the first two short videos released earlier on Palliative Care and on Care for the Elderly. All four can be found online at: www.findingthegifts.ca . Please watch and share! Please click to view:

bottom of page