Library of Past Events
Prairie Symposium for the Common Good – Incarnating the Common Good: Catholic Institutions Engaging Diversities
STM was honoured to host participants of the 2024 Prairie Symposium for the Common Good April 29 through May 1 both at the Wanuskewin National Heritage Site and St. Thomas More College. Together, they engaged the theme of this year’s Prairie Symposium for the Common Good: Incarnating the Common Good
Pope Francis, The Green Pope?: A Panel Conversation on Laudate Deum
Through opening remarks, dialogue with each other, and responding to audience questions, panel members will critically assess the claim that Pope Francis is a green Pope in light of his contributions to Catholic Social Teaching from Laudate Deum. About the panelists: Erica Violet Lee: nêhiyaw author, poet, artist, activist,
The Letter: A Message for our Earth Film and Panel Discussion
“Laudato Si’ is a letter that Pope Francis has written to you,” says Dr. Lorna Gold, Chair of the Laudato Si’ Movement. “He wrote every person on the planet a letter to share his concerns about the state of the world.” So begins the powerful film The Letter: A
A Journey into Exile
A Journey into Exile will enable participants to gain first-hand experience with the challenges and hopes of refugees seeking safety, security, and a better life in a new country. The exercise opens spaces to better understand refugees’ lived experience, allowing non-refugees become more welcoming and better able to stand in solidarity with forced migrants.
Peace Studies Lecture 2023
. On October 4, the Irene and Doug Schmeiser Centre for Faith, Reason, Peace, and Justice presented the 2023 Peace Studies Lecture. The invited speaker was the renowned humanitarian, author, and former senator General Roméo Dallaire. The title of his lecture was, “Peace, Faith, and Humanity in Times of Crisis.”
Faithful Energy: Global Multi-Religious Climate Action Days
An online event on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 marked the second global multi-religious climate action days in advance of COP26. This event is focused on energy and how people of faith can positively influence SaskPower’s policies. Guest speakers include Peter Prebble and Rev. Karen Fraser Gitlitz. Hosted by the Centre