The commitment and contribution of the Diocese of Calgary to reconciliation and healing

7/16/2021

July 16, 2021

Re: The Commitment and Contribution of the Diocese of Calgary to Reconciliation and Healing

Bishop William McGrattan has been in consultation with other bishops and diocesan collaborators to be in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples and their leaders on the next steps in supporting survivors and in addressing the intergenerational harm caused by the Residential Schools.

The Diocese of Calgary is committed to providing a monetary contribution to a forthcoming local/regional financial appeal. This expresses the commitment of the Diocese to the ongoing work of justice and healing in our country with the Indigenous Peoples and their communities.

The amount of this monetary contribution and the details of the diocesan pastoral plans related to this initiative will be announced in September 2021.

There were 25 residential schools in the Province of Alberta. Four of these operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) were within the boundaries of the Diocese. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary did not operate any of the residential schools.

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Pastoral Letters of the Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary

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7/18/2021 09:29:38 am

IN 1975 at the university I tried writing a paper on Indian Residental Schools and family blue print but I was stopped because it was not important or part of the curriculum. In 1996 doing a Ph.D. I tried framing my dissertation on pedagogy and epistemology in a hermeneutic sense; which is an interpretation of religion and spirituallity. Two ex-oblates incouraged me to do it but my committee could not agree. I recieved a bursary from the Catholic Canadian Publishers but was limited to what I could write.
Now I am hoping that those that have gone to residental schools could be included in writing a story from the spiritual, physical, mind and emotions. proposals should be accepted so we tell both side of the reality. thank you victoria

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7/29/2021 01:38:34 pm

It is heartbreaking and really hard to believe that all this was happening in our country not that while ago.

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3/1/2024 04:10:51 pm

Indeed, it's a sobering reminder of the challenges and injustices we've faced. Recognizing this history is crucial for healing and moving forward, ensuring that we learn from the past to create a more equitable and compassionate society.

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