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Since our creation by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1967 we have had a double-mission:
1) International Development: Support organizations in their work for economic, social and political transformation in their countries as well as relief efforts;
2) Educate and mobilize Canadians, and particularly Canadian Catholics around root causes of  global poverty and injustice

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*Development & Peace: Who are we? (1 min. video)

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*Development & Peace: Who are we? (1 min. video)

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Education & Action Campaign Videos (1-5 min. each)
For our Common Home - care for creation
Sow Much Love - small scale farmers & the right to seed
Share the Journey - forced migration
Women at the Heart of Peace
A Voice for Justice - Canadian mining internationally
Together for Peace
Laudato Si' for Youth
CJ the Bee explains Climate Change
Laudato Si' for Kids

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Documentary (20 min.)

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Documentary Development and Peace - 50 Years of Solidarity

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The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching:

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The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching:

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principles which inspire our work!
Catholic Social Teaching | Development and Peace (devp.org)

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Nigeria (4.5 min.)
Syria (<1 min)
Brazil (1 min.)
Ecuador (2 min.)
Lebanon (4 min.)
Various Countries (3.5 min.)

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Catholic Schools have always played a crucial role in our mission - educating students about global justice, contributing resources and raising money for our partners.  Check out our resources and programs and ask me about our new Laudato Si' Schools program where schools can earn badges for standing up for global Justice! thurford@devp.org

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When a crisis strikes - locally or globally - how do we respond ensuring we incorporate the teachings of our Faith? Primary and secondary PowerPoint process to discern and ensure Catholic Social Teaching is central to our response. Can be cut and adapted to suit classroom needs.

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from Development and Peace

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Development & Peace's Mission & Catholic Social Teaching (1hour 10 min.)

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Development & Peace's Mission & Catholic Social Teaching (1hour 10 min.)

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Webinar with Most Rev. Pierre Goudreault; Fr. John Patrick Ngoyi, director of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission; and Gabrielle Dupuis, a youth member of Development and Peace and anglophone diocesan council chair for Ottawa-Cornwall.

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Share Lent 2021 - Webinar 1 -  Development and Peace's mission and Catholic Social Teaching

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(1 min.)

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* Mission, History, Governing Structures

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* Mission, History, Governing Structures

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About Us | Development and Peace (devp.org)
(About 1 page)

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Community Development & Emergency Relief Programs with Interactive Map

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Community Development Programs

Emergencies

What we do

We currently work in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East on the following themes:

Equality between men and women;

Citizen participation and democratic development;

Management and control of natural resources;

Ecological justice;

Peace-building and reconciliation and

Emergency relief.

Whether it be helping domestic workers attain regulated working conditions in Bolivia or communities in Nigeria fight against forced evictions, the actions we take through our programs and partners are creating a world where there is justice for all and where people come first.

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Community Development Programs Emergencies We currently work in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East on the following themes: Equality between men and women; Citizen participation and democratic development; Management and control of natural resources; Ecological justice; Peace-building and reconciliation and Emergency relief.

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Become a member | Development and Peace (devp.org)

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Become a member | Development and Peace (devp.org)

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Join the movement with over 10, 000 other Catholics across Canada!

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As little as 5$ or less a month helps us cut administrative costs and plan for the future, plus you automatically become a member!
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Last weekend marked the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of hope and reflection as we prepare to welcome Christ into our midst. It also marked an important moment in the life of Development and Peace - Caritas Canada.

This past weekend we moved forward with promising adaptations to the governance structure. On November 27, 2020 at our Annual Meeting of National Members we elected 12 National Members to the Council for one year, and on November 28, 2020 the National Council appointed four bishops to join us on the Council. These changes follow recommendations from the 2019 organizational review, fruitful discussions with the Bishops of Canada, dialogue with members and hard work from all involved in National Council.

I want to thank all those who participated in this process. Nearly all Diocesan Councils took part and it truly demonstrated the deep commitment that so many of us have towards the mission of Development and Peace . Guided by your feedback, it was decided we will pursue a model for National Council composed of two persons from each region in Canada (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and the West), one young adult and two members-at-large, alongside four bishops, for a total of 15 National Council members.

In particular, the Structure and Reporting Working Group, collaborating with the National Council Executive and the Governance and Nominations Committee, have been preparing a roadmap for these and future enhancements to National Council. This includes a 2020-21 transition year with a 16-person National Council as we review the bylaws, as well as making sure there is a continued and regular dialogue with members on the topic of governance over the coming year.

It is my great pleasure to present to you the new members of the National Council:

Evelyn Beaudoin (West), PresidentSimone Fournier (Quebec), SecretaryRichard Pommainville (Ontario), TreasurerMost Rev. Pierre Goudreault, (Quebec), Executive CommitteeBrenda Arakaza (Francophone Youth Representative)Richard Beaucher (Member-at-Large)Most Rev. Guy Desrochers (Ontario)Christopher Duncanson-Hales (Ontario)Danny Gillis (Atlantic)Most Rev. Peter Hundt (Atlantic)Reanne Laurie (Anglophone Youth Representative)Most Rev. William McGrattan (West)Jason Noble (Quebec)Boris Polanski (Member-at-Large)
Tim Turner (Atlantic), Vice-President

Nancy Stuart (West)

National Members for 2020-2021:

Sandra Bourque (PEI)Ghislain Morin (Francophone NB)Christianne Vachon-Horgan (Anglophone NB)Francis Yehouenou (Eastern Quebec)Françoise Lagacé (Western Quebec)Keith Gauntlett (Central Ontario)Frank Fohr (Southwest Ontario)Gertrude Rompré (SK)

Christine Baghdady (AB)

In the coming weeks, information about the adoption of the final report of the review of our partners will also be shared.

It is an honour to serve as President of Development and Peace and to represent such a dynamic movement of lay people putting their faith into action and living out the gospel through their involvement with Development and Peace - Caritas Canada. Pope Francis has placed a special emphasis on synodality, saying, "A synodal church is a listening church, aware that listening is more than hearing. It is a reciprocal listening in which each one has something to learn." We truly felt that spirit of synodality during our meetings. We learned together and we shared together, guided by the desire to pursue the mission of Development and Peace standing side-by-side with the people of the Global South.

Let me take this opportunity to wish you a joyful Christmas. As we prepare to open our hearts to the message of peace and love that will arrive with the birth of Christ, it is an opportune moment to begin on this synodal path of renewal and hope for our movement.

Evelyne Beaudoin
President

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Message from the President of Development and Peace - Caritas Canada on changes to the National Council

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Dear supporters,Last weekend marked the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of hope and reflection as we prepare to welcome Christ into our midst. It also marked an important moment in the life of Development and Peace - Caritas Canada.