Bishop Mark Hagemoen releases message for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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

Hagemoen specifically honored residential school survivors and those still facing the legacy of contact with non-Indigenous nations. He pledged that the diocese will continue working toward reconciliation and healing as part of a Gospel call to solidarity. The bishop called for greater awareness and concrete actions to acknowledge and overcome past mistakes in relationships between cultures.