Download homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Prayer Service (September 30, 2021)

Catholics who want to learn more about the legacy of residential schools can find many helpful resources in the links below:

• Frequently Asked Questions about residential schools from a Catholic perspective. 
  
  
• A webinar presentation by the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Deacon John Brown that gives a background on residential schools, as well as a presentation by Archbishop Richard Smith of the Archdiocese of Edmonton on how Catholics should respond to this legacy. 
  
  
• The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has a page with a number of resources on the relationship between the Church and Indigenous people in this land. 
  
  
• The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba has an abundance of resources.