National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Message from Bishop Mark Hagemoen

Bishop Mark Hagemoen issued a message to the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese of Saskatoon to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. He encouraged the community to use the day for prayer, reflection, and solidarity with Indigenous, Metis, and Inuit peoples, particularly those within Treaty 6 Territory.

The bishop specifically honored residential school survivors and those still facing the legacy of contact with non-Indigenous nations. He stated that the day serves as a call for greater awareness and action to acknowledge and overcome past mistakes in cultural relationships.

Hagemoen renewed a pledge that the diocese will continue to pursue a path of reconciliation and healing. He described this work as a Gospel call to act with empathy, friendship, and justice.