Canadian Interfaith Conversation

Duo brings energy to interfaith ministry

By Martha Holmen Anglicans in the diocese looking to make connections with other faith communities have two new advocates to help them. The Rev. Roshni Jayawardena, incumbent of Trinity-St. Paul, Port Credit, and the Rev. Jeff Nowers, associate priest at St. Aidan, Toronto, are the diocese’s new co-coordinators of

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Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue launched at Toronto's St. Michael's College

New St. Michael’s College Program the Diploma of Interfaith Dialogue has been fostering discussion amongst members of the world’s major religious traditions. This new, unique joint venture from the Faculty of Theology at St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto and the Office of

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Higher Committee of Human Fraternity Calls for Global Day of Prayer on May 14 in Response to COVID-19

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), called on religious leaders and faithful around the world to a day of fasting, prayers and supplications for the good of all humanity on Thursday, May 14 for an end to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The call is part of the Committee’

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A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 30, 2020, more than 80 religious leaders from across Canada issued a common message to all who call Canada home, expressing the need for hope, gratitude and solidarity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ecumenical and interfaith message is a response by religious leaders from across Canada

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Religion and Citizenship at Canada’s 150th

Religious and civic leaders, as well as academics and public servants, gathered at Saint Paul University in Ottawa on May 8- 9 to talk about how Canadians can invigorate civic participation through greater inclusion at a conference themed “Our Whole Society: Religion & Citizenship At Canada’s 150th.” “True diversity