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New president appointed for the CRC

31-05-2016
More than 300 Canadian religious congregation leaders voted for Sister Michelle Payette, Provincial Superior of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, during the CRC's 31st General Assembly in Dorval.

General

Dowd Foundation Rescues Seniors Group

27-05-2016
(VMO) A grant from the Father Dowd foundation will enable the LaSalle 50 + community drop-in centre to remain open while it considers its options now that CCS has abruptly withdrawn its support from the facility.

General

Jubilee for Catechists in Rome

25-05-2016
On the occasion of the Holy Year of Mercy, the Office for Faith Education is organizing a pilgrimage to Rome to take part in the Jubilee for Catechists from September 23 - 25, 2016.

Montreal

Montreal celebrates its 374th anniversary

24-05-2016
On Sunday, May 22, 2016, Archbishop Christian Lépine celebrated Mass at Notre-Dame Basilica, commemorating the founding of Montreal, one year before the city's 375th anniversary.

Montreal

A Time of Welcoming

20-05-2016
Finally, after months of waiting, refugees sponsored by the Archdiocese of Montreal are beginning to arrive.

Montreal

Three New Priests for Montreal

18-05-2016
Our Archbishop, Most Rev. Christian Lépine, called to the priesthood Mr. Aleksander Dudik, intern at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, Mr. Christophe Guillet, intern at Saint-Germain Parish, and Mr. Frank Scalia, intern at Notre-Dame-de-la-Défense Parish.

Montreal

Montreal will acquire the convent of the Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph

17-05-2016
(Présence-info) Mayor Denis Coderre announced on Monday that the City of Montreal would like to acquire in the near future the sizable property of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, located at the corner of Pine and Park avenues.

National

Guide to Spiritual and Religious Journeys in Québec

16-05-2016
(Présence-info) While religious tourism in Quebec has been on the rise, the absence of a comprehensive and up-to-date travel guide dedicated to the phenomenon was becoming increasingly felt. Ulysses has just rectified the situation.

National

In Solidarity with Fort McMurray

11-05-2016
(CCCB) Following the devastating fires that are still rampant in Fort McMurray, Alberta, the Conference of Catholic Bishops invites us to pray and raise funds for the victims of Fort McMurray and surrounding area.

General

Ordination of two Permanent Deacons

09-05-2016
On Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., Luc Couture and Francis Joannette will be ordained permanent deacons during a celebration presided by Archbishop Lépine, at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.

Montreal

Portrait of Jesus

09-05-2016
There is a new temporary exhibit at the Museum of Saint Joseph’s Oratory until September 5, 2016! Inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, it encompasses works of art highlighting the figure of Jesus from the Manger to the Cross.

General

God is Calling, Don’t Leave Him on Hold.

06-05-2016
Father John Walsh, the former pastor of St. John Brébeuf Parish in Lasalle, marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination with the launch of his forthright autobiography.