President Still joins ACCUC statement standing with the people of Ukraine

“As the home of the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage (PCUH) and the Ukrainian Studies program at USask, we support all the efforts currently being made to end the invasion of Ukraine, to negotiate a just peace If that is possible, and to care for all those who have been victimized by this illegal invasion. We urge those here in Saskatchewan who are affected by news of the violence and its effects on loved ones in Ukraine, to please access the resources provided in the message from USask President Peter Stoicheff and shared on the STM website: https://stmcollege.ca/news/2022/usask-president-stoicheff-makes-statement-on-ukraine,-russia.php”   President Carl N. Still

Press Release  For Immediate Release – February 28, 2022

Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Canada (ACCUC) is both dismayed and horrified to learn of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

This illegal invasion has already resulted in needless violence, displacement, and death. The conflict is escalating quickly resulting in further casualties and destruction. At this dire hour, the ACCUC stands with the people of Ukraine and offers our prayers for an immediate resolution to this conflict. We call upon the Russian government to cease its incursion into Ukraine and return to Russian territory forthwith. We also call upon both parties to meet at the negotiation table and discuss a peaceful solution in the spirit of good faith. It is our prayer that a resolution be achieved that will preserve human life and dignity.

In the Beatitudes, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, taught that those who promote peace are truly the children of God. We must all be children of God by turning away from violence and war. We invoke St. Francis of Assisi by asking him to pray to God so that all people are made instruments of peace.

About Us

The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Canada (ACCUC) is an organization of Roman Catholic postsecondary academic institutions located across Canada. The ACCUC acts as the official voice for Catholic higher learning in Canada, as it seeks to spread “the spirit of learning” throughout the country.

Sincerely,

Peter Meehan, Ed.D. Chair, ACCUC

President and Vice-Chancellor, St. Jerome’s University, Waterloo

John Cappucci, Ph.D. Vice-Chair, ACCUC

Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Assumption University, Windsor

Christopher Adams, Ph.D. Immediate Past Chair, ACCUC

Rector, St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg

Chantal Beauvais, Ph.D.

Rectrice, Université Saint Paul/Saint Paul University, Ottawa

Shawn Flynn, Ph.D.

President, St. Joseph’s College, Edmonton

Lauretta Frederking, Ph.D.

President, Brescia University College, London

Sami Helewa, S.J., Ph.D.

President, Campion College, Regina

Michael Higgins, Ph.D.

Principal, St. Mark’s College, Vancouver

President, Corpus Christi College, Vancouver

Most Rev. Wayne Kirkpatrick

CCCB Liaison to ACCUC

Bishop of Antigonish

David Malloy, PhD

President, King’s University College, London

Dawn Russell, Q.C.

President and Vice-Chancellor, St. Thomas University, Fredericton

Carl Still, Ph.D.

President, St. Thomas More College, Saskatoon

David Sylvester, Ph.D.

President and Vice-Chancellor, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto 

Gerry Turcotte, Ph.D.

President and Vice-Chancellor, St. Mary’s University, Calgary

Jason West, Ph.D.

President, Newman Theological College, Edmonton

Thomas Worcester, S.J., Ph.D.

President, Regis College, Toronto