“What I would like to hear from the Pope would be an apology for what the Roman Catholic Church did through the residential schools.” As many across Turtle Island anticipate Pope Francis’ arrival in Canada in a few days’ time, retired Anglican Bishop Barbara White Andrews wants to witness the promised apology personally -- for... Continue Reading →
Nailed it: The Community of the Cross of Nails
I don’t remember the first time I learned about the Community of the Cross of Nails based at Coventry Cathedral in England. No matter, I am so glad that we are now acquainted. It is one of those organizations, those Christian initiatives which will outlive us all--because of its inherent value and goodness, it’s rich... Continue Reading →
On Taking Responsibility
A friend recently asked me how Canadian Anglicans have responded to the challenges of reconciliation and find hope for healing, especially following the discovery of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Roman Catholic Residential School. Our own Anglican school, located a few hours drive from Kamloops in Lytton BC has its own shameful record of "missing... Continue Reading →