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Making it explicit

Rhonda Waters June 22, 2015

The Rev. Bill Mous, director of justice, community, and global ministries for the diocese of Niagara, addresses a gathering for the National Day of Action protesting cuts to refugee health care. Photo: André Forget

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Niagara Anglicans protest cuts to refugee health care

André Forget June 18, 2015

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What’s next for the churches, after the TRC

Wayne Holst June 18, 2015

Mary Kitigawa (left) accepted the apology document from Bishop Greg Kerr-Wilson (right) and Bishop Melissa Skelton. Photo: Randy Murray

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Bishops apologize for Japanese-Canadian priest’s abuse

Diana Swift June 17, 2015

Church-based groups hope to draw attention to the issue of human trafficking in connection with the Pan Am Games. Photo: Igor Kisselev

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The dark side of the Pan American Games

André Forget June 16, 2015

(L to R) The Rev. David Giffen and music director Kristen Hamilton, of Toronto's Church of the Transfiguration, with the Rev. Canon Rod BrantFrancis and the Rev. Lisa BrantFrancis of St. John the Baptist in Wemindji, Que. Photo: Heather Giffen

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Getting to know one another

Leigh Anne Williams June 16, 2015

The Church Boys’ League teaches lessons in survival, self-actualization, manners and co-operation. Photo: Contributed

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In a league of their own

Diana Swift June 16, 2015

Theresa Walker spent most of her life hosting vacationers on a ranch in the B.C. interior—now, at 84, she is hoping to finish her Grade 12. Photo: André Forget

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A school that’s ‘like a home’

André Forget June 12, 2015

Dean Dermont Dunne, Church of England Archbishop Michael Jackson, sculptor Tim Schmalz and Roman Catholic Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the blessing and unveiling of the Homeless Jesus sculpture. Photo: Church of Ireland

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Jesus the Homeless inspires, divides

Ben Graves June 12, 2015

The diocese of Qu'Apelle's St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, in Regina, is taking part in the #22days campaign. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Anglicans, Canadians respond to #22days campaign ‘with passion’

Diana Swift June 11, 2015

National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald and the Rev. Ruth Kitchekeesik take part in the Walk for Reconciliation at the beginning of the final Truth and Reconciliation Commission event in Ottawa. Photo: André Forget

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Indigenous bishops not invited to TRC closing ceremonies

André Forget June 10, 2015

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Canon Robert Falby: Jurist, prolocutor, chancellor

Diana Swift June 9, 2015

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Beyond the bunting: Marriages get better with time

Michelle Hauser June 9, 2015

Board members of the Nepalese Canadian Community Services present PWRDF with a cheque for $13,075.25 for earthquake relief at PWRDF offices in Toronto. Photo: Simon Chambers

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NGO presents PWRDF with cheque for earthquake relief

Ben Graves June 8, 2015

“Montreal has always been in my heart,” says Bishop-elect Mary Irwin-Gibson, whose election is greeted by applause. She served parishes in Montreal for 28 years before moving to Kingston, Ont. Photo: Tony Hadley

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First woman bishop for Montreal

Harvey Shepherd June 6, 2015

(L to R) Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh Bishop Lydia Mamakwa, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonal, and ACIP members Sheba McKay and Ruth Kitchekesik. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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TRC report will advance Indigenous self-determination in church, says bishop

ajadmin June 5, 2015

About 300 people gathered at Rideau Hall, the official home and workplace of the governor general, for the ceremony marking the end of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s work. Photo: Art Babych

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As TRC ends, Johnston asks Canadians: ‘Where do we go from here?’

ajadmin June 3, 2015

TRC Commissioner Marie Wilson, Governor General David Johnston, vice-regal consort Sharon Johnston, TRC chair Justice Murray Sinclair, Commissioner Chief Wilton Littlechild and a number of their grandchildren plant paper hearts on Rideau Hall grounds. Photo: Art Babych

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Heart garden’ puts youth at forefront of reconciliation

André Forget June 3, 2015

Archbishop Fred Hiltz reads the ecumenical response while (L-R) Fr. Peter Bisson, the Rev. Stephen Farris, Archbishop Gérard Pettipas and the Rt. Rev. Gary Paterson look on. Photo: Art Babych

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Churches promise to heed TRC’s call to action

André Forget June 2, 2015

(L to R) Chief Wilton Littlechild, Justice Murray Sinclair and Marie Wilson present the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report on Indian residential schools. Photo: Art Babych

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Sinclair: The eyes of the world are on Canada

André Forget June 2, 2015

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