Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal : Annual Collection

Thank God – Bonté divine
The Seventeenth Annual Collection of the Catholic Church of Montreal

Although rather low-key this year, in view of the major events regarding our Church, the Annual Collection is already under way, with Thank God as its theme in English, and Bonté divine, in French.

Encouraging Results

Mr. Roger D. Landry, former President and Publisher at the daily paper La Presse, has accepted our Archbishop’s invitation to chair our annual appeal for 2005. Mr. Landry has lent our Diocesan Church his support many times in the past. Indeed, as early as 1984, he collaborated in putting together the Pope’s visit to Montreal. Cardinal Turcotte is very grateful that Mr. Landry has accepted to journey with us during this campaign.

Our Priority: Faith Education

Funds collected in 2005 will be dedicated to supporting various projects associated with Faith Education, our main diocesan priority, as well as to the support of parishes carrying out their mission among the underprivileged of our society.

Partnership: a Must for our Diocesan Church

First started in 1989, our Annual Collection is well established among the major fund-raising campaigns held throughout the Montreal area. However, the Collection cannot succeed without the teamwork of a great many volunteers, men and women, from all parts of the Diocese.

Cardinal Turcotte wishes to thank each and every person who contributed, in one way or another, to make our annual appeal a success: parish community members, church wardens, members of the clergy, men and women in consecrated life, as well as business and media persons, and many others.

Publicity

In partnership with our Diocesan Church for almost 15 years, the BOS Advertising Agency, once again, deserves our grateful appreciation for the design of this year’s slogan and promotional material. BOS President, Michel Ostiguy, has invited all bill-posting firms to advertise the Collection of the Catholic Church of Montreal. As a result, we are confident that the campaign will benefit from extensive visibility along our streets, throughout the month of May.

As in prior years, large banners are already installed outside the Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Basilica. Moreover, one of the side walls of the BOS Agency headquarters, at 3575 Saint Laurent Boulevard, in Montreal, has been painted with the campaign’s theme.

Promotional kits have been provided to all Christian communities in the Diocese. For additional material or information, please feel free to call campaign coordinator, Ms. Maria Mucci, at 514-931-7311, .