Press Release
For Immediate Release – February 28, 2022
Press Release
For Immediate Release – February 28, 2022
The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Canada (ACCUC) is both dismayed and horrified to learn of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
This illegal invasion has already resulted in needless violence, displacement, and death. The conflict is escalating quickly resulting in further casualties and destruction. At this dire hour, the ACCUC stands with the people of Ukraine and offers our prayers for an immediate resolution to this conflict. We call upon the Russian government to cease its incursion into Ukraine and return to Russian territory forthwith. We also call upon both parties to meet at the negotiation table and discuss a peaceful solution in the spirit of good faith. It is our prayer that a resolution be achieved that will preserve human life and dignity.
In the Beatitudes, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, taught that those who promote peace are truly the children of God. We must all be children of God by turning away from violence and war. We invoke St. Francis of Assisi by asking him to pray to God so that all people are made instruments of peace.
About Us
The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Canada (ACCUC) is an organization of Roman Catholic postsecondary academic institutions located across Canada. The ACCUC acts as the official voice for Catholic higher learning in Canada, as it seeks to spread “the spirit of learning” throughout the country.
Sincerely,
Chair, ACCUC
President and Vice-Chancellor
St. Jerome’s University
University of Waterloo
Vice-Chair, ACCUC
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Assumption University
University of Windsor
Immediate Past Chair, ACCUC
Rector
St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg
Rectrice
Université Saint Paul/Saint Paul University
University of Ottawa
President
St. Joseph’s College
Edmonton
President
Brescia University College
London
President
Campion College
University of Regina
Principal
St. Mark’s College
Vancouver
President
Corpus Christi College
Vancouver
CCCB Liaison to ACCUC
Bishop of Antigonish
Principal
King’s University College
Western University
President and Vice-Chancellor
St. Thomas University
Fredericton
New Brunswick
President
St. Thomas More College
University of Saskatchewan
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of St. Michael’s College
University of Toronto
President and Vice-Chancellor
St. Mary’s University
Calgary
President
Newman Theological College
Edmonton
President
Regis College
Toronto School of Theology
Communiqué de presse
Pour publication immédiate – 28 février 2022
L’Association des collèges et universités catholiques du Canada (ACCUC) est à la fois consternée et horrifiée d’apprendre l’invasion non provoquée de l’Ukraine par la Russie.
Cette invasion illégale a déjà entraîné des violences, des déplacements et des morts inutiles. Le conflit s’intensifie rapidement, entraînant d’autres pertes et destructions. En cette heure funeste, l’ACCUC se tient aux côtés du peuple ukrainien et offre ses prières pour une résolution immédiate de ce conflit. Nous demandons au gouvernement russe de cesser son incursion en Ukraine et de retourner immédiatement en territoire russe. Nous demandons également aux deux parties de se réunir à la table des négociations et de discuter d’une solution pacifique dans un esprit de bonne foi. Nous prions pour que soit trouvée une solution qui préserve la vie et la dignité humaines.
Dans les Béatitudes, Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, le Prince de la Paix, a enseigné que ceux qui promeuvent la paix sont véritablement les enfants de Dieu. Nous devons tous être des enfants de Dieu en nous détournant de la violence et de la guerre. Nous invoquons saint François d’Assise en lui demandant de prier Dieu pour que tous les hommes deviennent des instruments de paix.
A propos de nous
L’Association des collèges et universités catholiques du Canada (ACCUC) est une organisation d’établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire catholiques romains situés partout au Canada. L’ACCUC est la voix officielle de l’enseignement supérieur catholique au Canada, car elle cherche à répandre ” l’esprit d’apprentissage ” dans tout le pays.
Salutations distinguées,
Chair, ACCUC
President and Vice-Chancellor
St. Jerome’s University
University of Waterloo
Vice-Chair, ACCUC
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Assumption University
University of Windsor
Immediate Past Chair, ACCUC
Rector
St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg
Rectrice
Université Saint Paul/Saint Paul University
University of Ottawa
President
St. Joseph’s College
Edmonton
President
Brescia University College
London
President
Campion College
University of Regina
Principal
St. Mark’s College
Vancouver
President
Corpus Christi College
Vancouver
CCCB Liaison to ACCUC
Bishop of Antigonish
Principal
King’s University College
Western University
President and Vice-Chancellor
St. Thomas University
Fredericton
New Brunswick
President
St. Thomas More College
University of Saskatchewan
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of St. Michael’s College
University of Toronto
President and Vice-Chancellor
St. Mary’s University
Calgary
President
Newman Theological College
Edmonton
President
Regis College
Toronto School of Theology
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