Priest under fire after sermon on the 'good done' by Catholic Church on residential schools

Mississauga pastor faces public backlash over comments about Canada’s residential schools

"His comments show a fundamental misunderstanding of one of the core tragedies of the residential school system in Canada," said Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie.

Mississauga pastor apologizes after asking Canadians see ‘the good that was done’ in residential schools

In another clip from the same service, Owen Keenan remarks that a cross or Sacred Heart flag should be flown at Catholic schools in June, instead of t...

Church defaced after Mississauga priest's remarks on 'good done' in residential schools

Peel Police are investigating graffiti painted on the Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga as a possible hate crime, as tempers flare over Pastor Owen Keenan's remarks about residential schools.

Mississauga Catholic priest blasted for 'deeply insensitive' residential school and Pride flags comments

A Mississauga priest is drawing stern criticism following comments made about residential schools and the local Catholic school board allowing Pride flags.

Mississauga pastor under fire for comments about 'good that was done' by residential schools

A Mississauga pastor has issued a public apology for comments he made about the “good that was done” in residential schools operated by the Catholic Church.

Mississauga priest strongly criticized for residential school comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: For those in need of emotional support, the 24-hour Residential Schools Crisis Line is available at 1-866-925-4419.A Mississauga priest is facing heavy public condemnation for comments he made about the residential school system.During his sermon at the ‘Merciful Redeemer Parish’ last Sunday, Monsignor Owen Keenan talked about the residential school in Kamloops, B.C. where the remains of more than 200 Indigenous children were foun…