Updates regarding the forum’s activities, such as recent awards for its authors, the release of new reports like the "Poverty Trends" report, and information on pre-election initiatives.
Call for Repentance Conference Reflection by Trevor Scott, SJ At any given time for every generation there are realities in our world, near or far, that we must recognize the moral importance of acknowledging and addressing in some way. One reality near to us as Canadians is how Indigenous peoples have been negatively looked upon […]
Recording of Reading Forum #3 - 'Journeys to justice: Reflections on Canadian Christian Activism' by Joe Gunn, joined by the author. (from Tuesday, May 6th, 2025) Find our upcoming Reading Forums HERE
Highlights of the Forum ‘Politics and Faith in a polarized world… a more discerning look with John Milloy.’ John Milloy, Assist. Prof of Public Ethics, Martin Luther Univ. College; Director, Centre for Public Ethics; Former Ontario MPP & Cabinet Minister, helped us answer key questions about political engagement and discern how to avoid being fixated […]
‘Who We Are: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation’ ~ Honourable Murray Sinclair (Mazina Giizhik) An Appreciation by Trevor Scott, SJ In his final reflections upon the fruits and wisdom gained from his life before he passed away this past Fall Honourable Murray Sinclair revealed in his recent memoir ‘Who We Are: […]
Highlights of the Forum ‘Politics and Cynicism: How to Create Hope When Everything Feels Bad with Dean Dettloff.’ Dean Dettloff, PhD in Philosophy and Research and Advocacy Officer for Development and Peace - Caritas Canada, gave us an enlightening presentation on the traps of cynicism and the spiritual tools to overcome it. There are […]
A reflection on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human relationships by Victor Reyes “The Bible teaches that every man and woman is created out of love and made in God’s image and likeness (cf. Gen 1:26). This shows us the immense dignity of each person, ‘who is not just something, but someone.’” - Pope […]
Recording of Reading Forum#2 - 'The Hidden Life of Trees' (A Graphic Adaptation) by Peter Wohlleben, joined by Simon Appolloni. (from Tuesday April, 8th, 2025) Find our upcoming Reading Forums HERE
When: In-person gathering: From September 29 (7 pm, arrive for dinner) to October 2 (9 am, depart after breakfast) Ten subsequent online sessions: November 2025 to June 2026 (Frequency and schedule TBD) Where: In-person gathering: Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, Espanola, Ontario Cost: $300 per person (Travel and accommodations covered for the in-person gathering) Working […]
The Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice joins the faithful worldwide in welcoming the election of Pope Leo XIV. We reflect upon his chosen Papal name and the last Pope who shared this name, Pope Leo XIII. Pope Leo XIII was the author of Rerum Novarum, an encyclical on capital, labor and workers' rights. […]