Transforming Trauma to Hope

Transforming Trauma to Hope: Courageous Conversations with Fr. Michael Lapsley SSM

• Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
• 300 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8

Join Fr. Michael Lapsley, internationally-renowned speaker, activist, and founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories, an organization working around the world for the peace and wholeness of the whole human family.

“When horrible things happen to us, they leave ‘poisonous memories’ in each of us. And that poison – anger, hatred and revenge – is liable to take control of us, to destroy us, if we keep it inside us. Healing of memories is about acknowledging and laying to rest those things in the past which would destroy us and taking from the past that which is life-giving.” - Fr. Michael Lapsley SSM

This event is for community leaders, first responders, and residents affected by the 2024 wildfire in Jasper and its aftermath. Others are welcome to attend Fr. Michael's conversation with justice advocate Maggie Helwig on November 5 in Edmonton. Visit edmonton.anglican.ca for more information. 

This event is sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton. Contact us with any questions: communications@edmonton.anglican.ca or 780-439-7344

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Click here to contribute to food and workshop costs. While our suggested contribution is $40, any amount is appreciated and no one will be excluded for financial reasons. Any extra funds will go directly to Fr. Michael to support his global work through the Institute for Healing of Memories (Cape Town, South Africa).

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