Marian Centre is run by members of Madonna House Apostolate and, with the help of volunteers, serves men in need. It is open five days a week to offer friendship, a coffee break and a hot noontime meal. It also provides clothing and a lending library that specializes in books on spiritual life. Marian Centre seeks to give witness to the Gospel in a spirit of simplicity and poverty by offering warm hospitality to all who enter.
Marian Centre is run by members of Madonna House Apostolate and, with the help of volunteers, serves men in need. It is open five days a week to offer friendship, a coffee break and a hot noontime meal. It also provides clothing and a lending library that specializes in books on spiritual life. Marian Centre seeks to give witness to the Gospel in a spirit of simplicity and poverty by offering warm hospitality to all who enter.
Address 1835 Halifax St. Regina, Phone (306) 757 0073
Website link www.madonnahouse.org
Visitation House– located in the heart of one of the poorest areas of the city, this centre provides practical, emotional and spiritual support for women in need. Periodically it makes referrals and at other times advocates on behalf of those not supported by social systems. Referral making is important to help those who need support from Addiction Centres, the Transition House, the Food Bank, the Blue Mantle, Social Assistance and medical centres. At times it is able to respond to educational needs.
Address 900 11th Ave. Regina, Phone (306) 352 0016
Website link www.visitationhouse.xyq.net
Earth Care Connections and Genesis Land Conservancy. Earthcare Connections exists to promote the conscious choice of living sustainably on small or medium-sized farms, creating a healthy food system that supports a life-style valued by Saskatchewanresidents. Earthcare manages the Genesis Land Conservancy, which holds land in trust. It is the land that feeds our body. The Earthcare Balloon* program is an education effort that feeds the mind. The way we think and behave will either lead us toward or away from sustainability. C-SAW Place works to balance it all together and feeds the human spirit. In a wholesome, thriving environment many initiatives are taking place.
Address Box 1790 Wynyard SK SOA 4TO Phone: (306) 554-5263. Website link www.earthcare.ca
Cuernavaca Project, Mexico/ Charles Halpin centre for Encounters and Dialogue Exposure tours are organized every second year for high school students of the Archdiocese. Prior to their trip, participants are given one year of preparatory cultural instructions that include international development, Catholic Social Teachings, Cross cultural development and the work of CCODP, so that participants will be able to take the fullest possible advantage of this important cross cultural event. Phone Bernadette Kutarna (306) 525 0049 for additional information.