The origin of the Christmas crèche is credited to St. Francis of Assisi. According to St. Bonaventure, who wrote Life of St. Francis, Francis hoped to promote devotion to the humble birth of Jesus. Acquiring permission from Pope Honorious III, he prepared a manger with the infant Jesus, an ox and an ass, in the village of Greccio in 1223. Recreating the nativity scene grew in popularity, and is now a staple of Christmas décor. For the faithful, however, it remains an invitation to deepen our experience of the Christmas miracle.

Here is the Christmas Message 2020 by Most Rev. Richard Gagnon , Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Following is the complete schedule of Christmas Masses which will be celebrated on December 24 and 25, 2020, at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral:

The Archdiocese of Montreal has announced that Fr. Francesco Giordano assumed the position of Chancellor as of November 20, 2020, under the authority of the Archbishop.

The Archdiocese of Montreal has announced that, as of January 1, 2021, Fr. Harry Célestin, c.s.v. (Clercs de Saint-Viateur), will assume the position of Episcopal Vicar to the eastern sector deaneries, serving the francophone parishes and reporting directly to the Archbishop.