This week we celebrate the visionary work of Catholic health care organizations. Catholic health care makes the Canadian health care system stronger, more responsive, and more sustainable. Guided by our values and inspired by our Founding Sisters, Catholic health care is a resourceful and effective partner within the health system, responding to the communities we serve with compassion, ethical integrity and the highest quality care and services.
This week we celebrate the courageous work of Catholic health care organizations and our commitment to social justice. Catholic health care is committed to working with our partners to create the conditions for a just and caring society, where people’s voices are heard, and every person has the ability to thrive in community. With a focus on dignity, respect, and compassion, we advocate for service to individuals at times of their greatest vulnerability, and to create culturally safe environments of health and healing.
This week we celebrate the compassionate work of Catholic health care organizations. Catholic health care fosters a culture of encounter, where those involved in the healing journey are people first, and health care providers participate with those they serve with compassion and humanity. This culture creates awareness, both of self and others, and opportunities to build profound relationships and lasting impact on people’s lives.
This week we celebrate Catholic health care organizations’ calling to serve. That calling is rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus. As part of that calling we focus on healing body, mind and spirit. Catholic health care was born of phenomenal, brave, and audacious women of faith over 400 years ago. Today, Catholic health care organizations honour their legacy in meeting the needs of families and communities across Canada. Over 125 Catholic health care providers serve more than five million people each year in rural towns and urban centres across Canada.
This week we celebrate the inspiring work of Catholic health care organizations. At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths— especially society’s most vulnerable.
The second annual National Catholic Health Care Week will be held Sunday, October 4 to Saturday, October 10, 2020. The Week recognizes the inspiring work of Catholic health care organizations across Canada. During this especially challenging time of the pandemic and discussion and action on racism, we offer daily reflections and prayers for each weekday to support you in acknowledging and reflecting on our work and collective impact.
"As you know, because of restrictions imposed by our government and public health authorities due to COVID-19, we had to postpone the celebration of Chrism Mass that was to be held in Sault Ste. Marie."...
"Today, a letter was sent to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and to Mrs. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, recognizing the government’s generous financial commitment to the development of a vaccine for COVID-19."...
"The Annual National March for Life, Canada’s biggest pro-life gathering, will not be done on the streets this year but will become a virtual, online event. EWTN has always been a strong ally of Canada’s March for Life and will continue to support it this year by airing two special programs,"...
"As part of its efforts to realize the objectives of the Document on Human Fraternity, the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity proposes Thursday, May 14, 2020 as a Day of prayers, fasting and works of charity for the good of all humanity."...
At the conclusion of the live-streaming of the Mass on Sunday, May 3, Fr. Raymond and Deacon Roland were available to give a blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from 11:30 am. to 1:00 pm. in the parking lot between the church building and Christ the King Centre.(Click for pictures)
"Each year the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration to highlight the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education. This year, we will need to celebrate this week from a distance."...