Pilgrimage with Archbishop Christian Lépine – Joyful Witnesses of Hope

Dear Catechists, Youth Ministry Leaders, and all involved in faith formation for every age group,

On Friday, November 21, 2025, more than 160 young adults and youth ministry leaders gathered in the Parish Hall of Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral for the annual “VIVA!

On Monday, November 24, Sainte-Madeleine Parish in Outremont welcomed some fifty priests, deacons, and pastoral staff from the Central Montreal deaneries for a morning of spiritual renewal and fellowship with Archbishop Christian Lépine.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, twenty-five priests serving the English-speaking faithful of the Archdiocese of Montreal, gathered for the Annual Advent Day of Recollection.

Sunday, December 7, 2025, marked an unforgettable milestone for the parishioners of Sainte-Madeleine Church in Outremont as they gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their church, built in 1925.

Theme: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Eph 4:4)

As part of the Jubilee of the Poor in the Archdiocese of Montreal, the team of Notre-Dame de la rue embodies a Church that steps out to meet the most marginalized. Founded in 2013 by Fr.

Thanks to committed sponsors and experienced mentors, six social innovation projects are now taking flight.

On Dec. 12, Canadians are invited to unite in prayer and reflection for Indigenous communities, guided by a 2025 resource from Mission chez nous. Activities and liturgical suggestions encourage dialogue, understanding, and the building of bridges across cultures and faith communities.

Don’t miss the special conference by Archbishop Christian Lépine at Saint-Nazaire Parish / Sanctuary of Mercy on December 6 at 7:00 PM, on the theme: “Saint Michael the Archangel: An Archangel for Our Time.”