CANADA

The Sister's arrived in Western Canada in 1898.  At present they are in 10 cities/towns in the  Prairie Provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 

Canada is noted for its four distinct seasons:  spring -  new life bursting forth after the long, cold winter, the return of the birds and slow awakening of the animals in hibernation; summer - relaxation, beaches, fishing, and warmth; fall/autumn - the brilliant colors, the slow dying of leaves and plants as they prepare for winter,   birds flocking and flying to warmer climates; winter - short days, -30 temperatures, snow and indoor warmth and gatherings, bare trees, animals in hibernation sleeping through the long, cold winter days.

RNDM's in Canada see their call to Mission amongst the people reflected in the seasons.  We are called to serve and gently walk with people in each season of their life.

CANADA

Population:  Approximately 30,000,000
Languages:  Their are 2 official languages - French and English.  Canada has many people from all over the world so there are many un-official languages that are spoken.  Some of these are:  Chinese, Italian, German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Ukrainian, Arabic, Dutch, Tagolog (Pilipino), Greek, Vietnamese, Cree, Inuktitut (Eskimo), and thousands of other non-official languages.

Religion:  Catholic - approximately 46%
                         Other Christian Denominations -  36%
                         The other 6% is made up of Jewish, Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh.
                         12% of the people have no religious affiliation.

Approximately 27% of the Canadian population is made up of North American Indian, Metis and Inuit.

We are 71 Canadian Sisters, 9 Sisters missioned from other countries to serve here and we have 8 Canadians living and working overseas in the Philippines and Latin America.

We live in the following cities/towns:  Brandon, Estevan, Ile a La Crosse, Moose Jaw, Regina, Ste. Anne, Ste. Rose du Lac, Saskatoon , Toronto and Winnipeg.

APOSTOLATES (WORKS)
INVOLVED IN:

Music Teachers                Marriage Tribunal Ministry               Pastoral Administrators
Hospital Chaplaincy         Teachers - Primary                               Tutoring
Ministry to Seniors          Spiritual Direction                               12-step Groups
Facilitation of Retreats    Ministry to the Vietnamese                Refugee Ministry
Women and children        Teaching English to immigrants         Aids Ministry
Gay Community Ministry      Administration                               Inner City Ministry
Living Community in two houses with the mentally challenged
Work with the 1st Nations People              Catechism                  RCIA

RNDM MISSION SOLIDARITY PROJECT 2004

Rent for one year for a refugee family of 4.

 Hospitality House Refugee Ministry Inc sponsors refugees, mainly from various war-torn African countries. Many of those sponsored, if they have no relatives or friends in Canada, initially live at Hospitality House and when they have worked for two or three months and can be independent, the Ministry sets them up in their own apartments which  have been furnished and provisioned for them.

 The Ministry pays the initial deposit and the first month’s rent and provides the refugee with clothing, especially winter clothing and footwear. Others who are sponsored by the Ministry are looked after by family or friends, but frequently the Ministry has to help these also, especially with winter clothing. 

Hospitality House is responsible for the newcomers for one year, so if the refugees become sick or lose their jobs, the Ministry has to resume support for them. The Ministry tries to keep in touch with the newcomers regularly for the duration of their first year.  

During 2003 Hospitality House was instrumental in bringing two hundred and fifty-one new residents to Winnipeg. 

The RNDM Solidarity Goal to help this project in 2004 is US$5000 

Donations to support this project can be made to any Sister of Our Lady of the Missions. 

For further contact: fundraiser@rndmgen.org

For further Apostolic Involvement see the following Solidarity Newsletters: Early Learning Centre - #1&2/04

ASSOCIATES & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

At present Canada does not offer an Associate program.  We do have a Friends Group in Winnipeg.  This is a relationship with individuals who join us for spiritual/educational enrichment.

Anyone interested in volunteer opportunities in the Canadian Province contact:
Provincial Offices 
                 St. Edward's Convent                         
                 800 Adele Avenue
                 Winnipeg, MB
                 R3E 0K6

         rndms@mb.sympatico.ca

VOCATIONS        

At the present time Canada has two Temporary Professed Sister one working in the Philippines.  For more info contact:   rndms@mb.sympatico.ca
Provincial Office
                 St. Edward's Convent
                 800 Adele Ave.
                 Winnipeg, MB
                 R3E 0K6

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