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Mond’Ami launches national contest for young bloggers

28-04-2023
“Youth engagement is one of our core priorities,” says Ginette Côté, coordinator of Mond’Ami - also known as the Holy Childhood Association, part of Pontifical Mission Societies. “Across the country, many young persons and even children participate in and are involved within their communities, schools and parishes and we wish to offer them an opportunity to share their experiences with others.”

Montreal

Christians in today's world... what is your future?

25-04-2023
Is it possible to have a career in the Church today? What opportunities are there for students of philosophy, theology and pastoral ministry in contemporary Quebec? Are there any jobs that centre around knowledge of human nature, faith and the pastoral dimension of the Church? Courses offered to all... not only to future priests!

Montreal

Tribute to Lise Lebrun: presence in the people’s community

25-04-2023

On the eve of Divine Mercy, during the night from Saturday to Sunday, April 16, Lise Lebrun passed away from this world and into the afterlife. The magnanimous lady had been very close with the poor.

Montreal

The Amos Program: the Church's social teaching made accessible for groups

25-04-2023

by Louise Royer, Director, Social Action Office

With the May 1st message of the Assembly of Quebec Catholic Bishops comes an invitation to join the Amos program. What is this?

Montreal

Appointment of new Episcopal vicars for the French-speaking communities within the deaneries of the Archdiocese of Montreal

25-04-2023
I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Fr. Médard Kwango, Msgr. Marc Rivest and Father Alain Mongeau Episcopal Vicars to accompany the French-speaking communities within the deaneries of the Archdiocese of Montreal.

Montreal

Has something recently happened that you've waited years for?

25-04-2023
Was it a significant life event? A new job/promotion? A new place? A milestone to celebrate?

Montreal

SASMAD - Message of gratitude to volunteers

19-04-2023

On the occasion of this year’s National Volunteer Week, from April 16 to 22, 2023, SASMAD and Pastoral Home Care Services for the sick and the elderly in their homes, in concert with the Catholic Church of Montreal, wish to express their gratitude to the volunteer men and women who, today and ove

Montreal

Ice storm damages at the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery

18-04-2023
Thousands of trees were broken by the ice storm and wind on April 5, and, despite our work to repair the damages and clean the site, many of the cemetery's 33 kilometers of roads are still blocked by trees and branches that present a significant danger to visitors. In addition, several branches, broken by the ice, threaten to fall at any time, posing additional risks to visitors.

Montreal

Acknowledgments: ​Dinner for Priests, Deacons and their Wives on the eve of the Chrism Mass 2023

18-04-2023

For the first time since 2019, the priests, deacons and deacons’ wives were able to come together again this year, with rejoicing and thanks, for a dinner held in their honour on the eve of the Chrism Mass.

Montreal

Archdiocese of Montreal protests Roxham Road shutdown

18-04-2023
The Archdiocese of Montreal has issued a strong rebuke to the federal government for the March 25 closure of Roxham Road, the most heavily trafficked “irregular” entry point for asylum seekers located on the Quebec-New York border.

Montreal

Inmates and homeless tell the story of the Passion of Christ

18-04-2023
This past Good Friday, inmates and former inmates, along with members and previous members of the homeless community, gathered at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes chapel in downtown Montreal to mount their annual production representing the Passion of Christ.

National

"Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing" - Message for May 1st, 2023

18-04-2023

Twenty years ago, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted the Act to combat poverty and social exclusion. Today, Québec society is still marked by significant socio-economic inequalities. These inequalities have even increased since the law came into force in March 2003.