Integral ecology formation & leadership: ORCIE at ATRI 2026
October 14, 2026
ORCIE’s executive members were honoured to contribute to the 39th Annual Conference of the Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes (ATRI), held in Ottawa from September 22- 24, 2026. Through...
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Enough Is Enough: A Book Review Exploring Degrowth, Liberation Theology, and New Economies for Our Common Home
October 1, 2026
Enough is Enough asks the reader to embrace the concept of “degrowth.” The novel frame used by the authors suggests that liberation theologies can add new and articulate insights into...
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Enough Is Enough: Online Discussion on Degrowth, Capitalism, and Liberation Theology
September 30, 2026
Dean Detloff, is the Toronto-based research and advocacy officer of Development and Peace – Caritas Canada. Detloff, with co-author Matthew Bernico (a trade unionist living in Scotland) has published a...
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Small Wins, Long Fight: An Ask Before September 18
August 26, 2026
What do we do with a summer like this one?The West Coast pipeline is moving toward approval. Years of environmental protections are being rolled back, one at a time and...
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Protecting Our Common Home: ORCIE’s Reflections on Earth for Sale
June 4, 2026
For many, Maude Barlow, as well as her incredible body of work, are well-known and deeply appreciated. Maude co-founded the Council of Canadians, served as senior water advisor to the...
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Earth for Sale — Book Launch and Discussion on the Governance of Our Natural Resources with Maude Barlow
June 2, 2026
The Office of Religious Congregations for Integral Ecology (ORCIE) warmly invites you to a special book‑launch and discussion with renowned author and activist Maude Barlow on Thursday, June 25 at...
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In Memory of Carl Hétu: A Tribute from ORCIE
May 28, 2026
Ottawa, May 28, 2026. It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Carl Hétu — a friend, respected leader, and long-time partner in the movement for...
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WEBINAR: From Belém to Canada — ORCIE at COP30: Insights and Future Advocacy Paths
January 29, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. (EST) Join us for ORCIE’s Post‑COP30 Webinar, where we will explore why civil society’s presence—and faith communities in particular—matters in global climate conversations. We...
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ORCIE Presentation: Reflections from COP30 in Belém, Brazil
November 28, 2025
Date: December 9, 2025 at 2:30 pm (EST)Location: Presentation Manor Theatre, Toronto (61 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON) At this in-person event, ORCIE’s Executive Director, Genevieve Gallant, will share her firsthand...
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ORCIE at the CRC JPIC Coffee Hour: Federal Budget and Economic Justice
November 1, 2025
On October 27, 2025, our Executive Director, Genevieve Gallant, joined the Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) for their JPIC Coffee Hour to reflect on the federal government’s budget choices in light...
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