Diocesan Day of Prayer for Indigenous Delegation meeting with Pope

Letter from Bishop Mark Hagemoen calling for a Day of Prayer for Indigenous Delegation – LINK to PDF

Indigenous Peoples and the Church: Walking Together Toward Healing & Reconciliation – Please pray for the delegation that has travelled to meet with Pope Francis March 28 to April 1, 2022 in Rome. Following ongoing dialogue with the Assembly of First Nations, Métis, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and other Indigenous partners, this group of residential school survivors, Elders, knowledge keepers and young people will share their experiences directly with the Holy Father. The delegation, organized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, represents a significant moment in the ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation while also serving as an important foundation for the future visit of the Holy Father to Canada, that was announced in October 2021.

O Blessed Virgin, Our Lady of Guadalupe intercede for us with your Son that we who live in this land, Indigenous and non-Indigenous together may experience healing and reconciliation, on a renewed journey for justice and peace for our children. Mother of the Church, pray for us. – Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle.

There will be a Day Of Prayer in our diocese MONDAY, March 28 for the Indigenous Delegation Meeting with Pope Francis in Rome – Join in prayer 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28 Saskatoon. LOCATIONS:

• Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon,
• St. Mary Parish, Avenue O South and 20th Street W, Saskatoon
• Queen’s House, 601 Taylor Street W., Saskatoon, with support from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

“All are welcome to come to Queen’s House for a time of quiet reflection to  honour, support, bless and encourage the delegates who are participating directly in this pilgrimage and all who remain here at home in anticipation and hope for the safe and successful completion of this important work.  Queen’s House is being supported in this planning work by the Elder Team at Guadalupe Parish and in coordination with Bishop Mark Hagemoen and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.” – Queen’s House. Drop in for a time of prayer on the following days, beginning 2:00 p,m, Sunday March 27 with an Opening Mass Celebration and Ceremony led by the Guadalupe Team at Queen’s House of Retreat and Renewal, 601 Taylor St. W., Saskatoon.

Drop-In Vigil and Personal Prayer at Queen’s House:

• Monday March 28, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

• Tuesday March 29, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday March 30, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Thursday March 31, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Friday April 1, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Closing Prayer)

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Find more information on the Canadian Catholic Bishops’ website about the March 28-April 1 meeting of Indigenous leaders, elders and Residential School Survivors with Pope Francis in Rome, a time of listening and sharing in preparaton for the Pope’s upcoming pilgrimage to Canada in response to the TRC Calls to Action:  Link to CCCB site

Prayer resources from the national Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle: Link to resources

Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle is a Catholic coalition of Indigenous people, bishops, clergy, lay movements and institutes of consecrated life, engaged in renewing and fostering relationships between the Catholic Church and Indigenous Peoples in Canada: ourladyofguadalupecircle.ca

O Blessed Virgin, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Intercede for us with your Son
That we who live in this land,
Indigenous and non-Indigenous together
may experience healing and
reconciliation,
on a renewed journey for justice
and peace for our children.
Mother of the Church, pray for us.