2021 Fall Newsletter

/ Published in Bridging Borders

2021 Fall Newsletter

The power of our land

By Leidy Marcela Guevara Silva, Bayron José Tafur Barbosa and Julián Andrés Sánchez Botina

If this land could talk, it would tell many stories, some sweet, others bitter; some in vibrant colours, others dark; some harsh, others gentle; some fresh, others so old that their earthy fragrance disperses through the air … Continue reading →

A word from Jenny Cafiso, CJI Executive Director

It is commonplace to say that the future belongs to the youth. Yet it is not so common to see policies and structures, or even a culture, that would make it possible for youth to shape the future. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the Global South … Continue reading →

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Vol 56 No 3 | Fall 2021

 

The Contribution of Catholicism to Global Sustainable Development

A webinar on The Contribution of Catholicism to Global Sustainable Development was held last April 26. Cardinal Michael Czerny was … Read more

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The power of our land

If this land could talk, it would tell many stories, some sweet, others bitter; some in vibrant colours, others dark; … Read more

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Youth in South Sudan: Of hopes, dreams and leading the way into the future

South Sudan is Africa’s youngest nation. It has been mired in violent conflict for several decades, continuing even after gaining … Read more

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Youth Advocacy Symposium: Solidarity in a COVID-19 world

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) will hold an online advocacy symposium for secondary and post-secondary students on October 23-24, with the … Read more

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Youth and education: Keys to building a nation

The youth is the hope of the future. We envision a world where our dreams can be realized to create … Read more

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Vaccine equity webinar

CJI hosted a webinar on vaccine equity last June 15. “Leave no one behind: Vaccine equity in the Global South” … Read more

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Rest in peace, Fr Stan Swamy

Fr Stan Swamy SJ passed away on July 5, 2021. For 50 years, he worked tirelessly for poor and marginalized … Read more

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Pan-Amazon partners tell their story

Last May 15, CJI brought together its partners from the Pan-Amazon region and supporters in Canada for an online gathering … Read more

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COVID-19 appeal

Thank you to all our supporters and friends who responded generously to CJI’s appeal to help people severely impacted by … Read more

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2021 Fall Campaign

Join in CJI’s various Fall campaign educational events culminating on an online Advent/Christmas concert on November 30, 2021! The theme … Read more

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Thank you, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth McIsaac will be stepping down from her role as chair of CJI’s Board of Trustees on September 2021. We … Read more

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Our friends speak: Running alongside our youth

My journey with the Jesuits started in India with a dear family friend, Fr Frederick Sopena SJ, who showed me … Read more

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A word from Jenny Cafiso, CJI Executive Director (Fall 2021)

It is commonplace to say that the future belongs to the youth. Yet it is not so common to see … Read more

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HAITI EARTHQUAKE 2021

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