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On March 29, 2026, the Mary Ward Centre visited farms in the Niagara region, connecting with Latin American temporary migrant workers on vegetable and flower farms. It was a day grounded in listening. We heard stories, experiences, and, importantly, questions. Many workers shared ongoing uncertainties about their rights—both in their home countries and here in Canada—even after years of participation in the program.

“Christians and Muslims: What We Hope to Become Together.” Based on the 2026 Ramadan message released by the Vatican, the theme focuses on  "Lent and Ramadan as 'catalysts for a renewed world'".

Human trafficking is a crime against human dignity and human rights. It is present worldwide, though diverse criminal forms: trafficking and sexual exploitation, trafficking and labour exploitation, child trafficking, illegal extraction and sale of human organs, forced begging, servile marriage, and forcing people to commit criminal acts. Sexual exploitation is an extended form of human trafficking. Victims are forced to perform sexual activities while working in massage par

For those of us who identify as followers of Mary Ward, this involves more than changing some of our habits or the brands we buy in the supermarket. Stepping out of our comfort zone - based on the charism of Mary Ward, a woman who walked across Europe to serve her Sisters/friends, challenged the ecclesiastical hierarchy of her time, and was imprisoned for it - definitely involves much more.

What is your vision for Canada? How will you decide which candidate to vote for? What issues are most important to you in this election?