Twenty-five years ago, almost every daily newspaper in Canada had a faith beat. Today, only the Free Press continues to cover religion through the Religion in the News project. And that’s because of support from over 20 local faith group and organizations — and from people like you!
Because of your support, since 2019 over 1,100 local stories and columns about faith have been published by the Free Press — not only on the Saturday faith page, but every day through the whole newspaper.
Your contribution to the project ensures the Free Press will be able to keep reporting about religion in the province and beyond. Your contribution of $20, $25, $50 or more will help us keep producing stories about faith in Manitoba.
Thank-you for considering this opportunity to be a part of telling the story of faith!
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“Faith coverage in the Free Press showcases helps to promote understanding and foster harmony while breaking down stereotypes and countering hate.”
– Jeff Lieberman, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg
“Reporting on religion in an ongoing way allows people to come to know their fellow citizens better.
– Albert LeGatt, archbishop of St. Boniface”
“Faith reporting by the Free Press reflects the diversity of our population and helps to foster understanding between these groups.”
– Tanis Moore, Sensei, Manitoba Buddhist Temple
“Faith coverage in the Winnipeg Free Press offers us all an opportunity to counter prejudice and hate with factual reporting in a compassionate and empathetic format.”
– Tasneem Vali, Manitoba Islamic Association Outreach Committee
Thanks to the following faith groups and organizations for their ongoing support!
- Anglican Diocese of Rupert’s Land
- Archbishop of St. Boniface, Albert LeGatt
- >Archdiocese of Winnipeg
- Booth University College
- Canadian Foodgrains Bank
- Canadian Mennonite University
- Charleswood United Church
- Church of the Rock
- Home St. Mennonite Church
- Islamic Social Services Association
- Jewish Federation of Winnipeg
- Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
- Manitoba Buddhist Temple
- Manitoba Islamic Association
- Manitoba MultiFaith Council
- Manitoba Stake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- McClure United Church
- Mennonite Church Manitoba
- Prairie to Pine Regional Council, United Church of Canada
- Providence University College & Seminary
- River East Church
- Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai’s
- Steinbach United Church
- St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Trinity United Church
- Westworth United Church
- Winnipeg Central Mosque
“We write about religion since it is an important part of people’s lives. We want to show people of faith the Free Press recognizes them and the contribution they make to the community. At a time when religion is all too often dismissed, discounted and derided, we believe faith remains a strong influence in public life. To ignore its impact on our national discourse would be to shortchange our audience.”
-Paul Samyn, Editor