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The Canadian Centre for Ecumenism expresses deepest condolences to the victims and their families belonging to the Churches attacked by bombs in Siri Lanka, on Easter Sunday, April 22, 2019. We condemn these horrifying attacks, grief with the Christian community and pray for the victims and their families.
We reject violence, in particular when it is perpetrated in the name of religion. We cannot and do not want to live in fear and despair. And so, we stay in solidarity with all the groups who build bridges of understanding and peace through respectful and peaceful interreligious dialogue.

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The members of the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism are united in prayer, with all Catholics in France, Quebec and around the world, as a fire engulfed the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris and of civilization. We wish to assure our Catholic brothers and sisters of our deepest sympathy, friendship, our prayer and hope for the reconstruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Father Irénée Beaubien, SJ Has Died

It is with deep sadness that the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism announces the death of its founder, Father Irénée Beaubien, SJ, in the infirmary of Jean-de-Brébeuf community of Richelieu, on Monday, May 15, 2017, at the age of 101 years.

Until his last breath, Fr. Beaubien was for the Centre a spiritual guide, a faithful friend and a model to follow. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and his Jesuits brothers. The team of the Canadian Center for Ecumenism will continue to follow in his steps to accomplish his dream of a world of faiths in collaboration without barriers.

Visitation will be at Gesù church (1202, rue de Bleury, Montreal) on Friday, May 26, from 7:00 pm to 9 pm.
The funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, May 27th at 10:00 am at the same location and will be presided by Father Erik Oland, SJ, the Provincial Superior of the Jesuits, with the participation of the Canadian Center for Ecumenism.