Antigonish Diocese points to apology, fund in path toward truth and reconciliation

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    Adam McNamara - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Victoria Co. Reporter)
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    During the annual Mission to St. Anne in 2021 on the sacred island Mniku, just off Potlotek First Nation, Antigonish Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick addressed the “great tragedy” of Indian Residential Schools.

    ANTIGONISH: The Diocese of Antigonish says an apology issued by Pope Francis in July and a fund to help those suffering as a result of their time in residential schools will help the healing process. “… Pope Francis gave a heartfelt and solemn apology to Indigenous Peoples on behalf of the Catholic Church and called…

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    Adam McNamara - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Victoria Co. Reporter)