Bishop Bolen on the CCCB response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Salt and Light Media
April 1, 2016
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released their response to the call to action issued by Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission . Bishop Donald Bolen of Saskatoon is the head of the Canadian Bishops' Justice and Peace Commission. He answers questions about the Church's response to the TRC's call to action, what it means, why it is necessary, and what comes next.
Related readings:
- A Catholic Response to the “Doctrine of Discovery” and Terra Nullius. Download here.
- A Catholic Response to Call to Action 48 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Download here.
- An interview with Bishop Donal Bolen: Transcript. Download here.
- The Catholic Church and the TRC: An op-ed by Bishop Bolen. Download here.
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