By Bernice Daratha, Development and Peace/Caritas Canada Saskatoon Diocesan Council Chair

When I ventured out for a walk on a Sunday past, the theme of ‘gratitude’ came to mind:

Thanks to all the members of the parish staffs and parish Development and Peace reps who are taking various initiatives in order to bring the good news of the 2021 Share Lent campaign to their parishioners.

Thanks to Archbishop Richard Gagnon, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), for his excellent letter about the inspiration behind the 2021 Share Lent campaign – Fratelli Tutti – and the renewal of D&P.

Thanks to Bishop Mark Hagemoen whose letter of support will come out soon.

Thanks to the diocesan staff for their support and assistance in rolling out this virtual Share Lent campaign. The information is being shared on numerous platforms, such as parish and diocesan websites, bulletins, announcements, Facebook, etc.

Thanks to Priva Hang’andu, our Regional Development and Peace animator (dioceses of Keewatin-LePas, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina) for his initial campaign presentation and ongoing leadership.

Thanks to the Development and Peace staff for their creativity in planning an online campaign during COVID-19 times, including organizing weekly webinars in English and French with some of our global partners; planning a national Thinkfast,  Stations of the Cross and many other wonderful activities!

Because of my participation in some of the events, i.e. webinars, the solidarity for my sisters and brothers in the Global South has deepened. This also influences my desire to donate. Thanks for your donations too.

Let us continue to Share Love – Share Lent!

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