Crown and Crozier
In Crown and Crozier, we invite leading thinkers to explore how the human experience is shaped by the interplay between Church and State, and what this means for tackling the great challenges of today. Join us as we examine what’s at stake for us as citizens and as a society in the dynamic engagement between civil and religious authority. The common good, basic freedoms, dignity of the person, administration of justice, self-government, the preservation of truth, goodness and beauty - all this and more hangs in the balance.
Crown and Crozier
Shepherding the Flock in the Nation's Capital ~ Archbishop Terrence Prendergast
Archbishop Terrence Prendergast joins us to discuss his time as Archbishop of Ottawa, the interaction between the bishops and the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cultural challenges he sees before us. Archbishop Prendergast is the Archbishop Emeritus of Ottawa-Cornwall and is currently the Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Hearst-Moosonee in Northern Ontario.
0:00 - Introduction
1:43 - The diocese of Hearst-Moosonee
3:44 - Serving as an Apostolic Administrator
4:59 - Merging of Dioceses - permission from Parliament, please?
6:52 - Serving as shepherd to the capital’s flock
12:20 - Interaction with Catholic elected officials (including a Prime Minister along the way)
17:22 - Collaboration with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
18:52 - Sharing the Gospel and engaging the world through the media
20:52 - Successful engagement with government - Canada Summer Jobs Grant case study
23:11 - Pride of place for religious freedom in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
26:52 - The opportunities and challenges ahead with Catholic schools
32:55 - The uncertain future of State funding for Catholic Schools
34:50 - COVID restrictions on religious services and houses of worship - a report card for civil authorities
45:52 - The Eucharist, a life set apart, and closing thoughts
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Documents/Websites referenced
Archdiocese of Ottawa
Diocese of Hearst-Moosonee
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Deborah Gyapong - “Dioceses tell Catholics not to sign Canada Summer Jobs attestation”, The Catholic Register (January 22, 2018)
Archdiocese of Vancouver - “Archbishop asks health officials to reconsider B.C. public worship ban”, (February 24, 2021)
Archdiocese of Toronto - “A Call to Action from Cardinal Collins: End COVID-19 Restriction Inequities”, (March 6, 2021)
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