External Review by Honourable Pepita G. Capriolo - Laicization of Brian Boucher
23-10-2020
The Honourable Pepita G. Capriolo has concluded her diocesan-commissioned review of how complaints about former priest Brian Boucher were processed, focusing specifically on “who knew what, when” regarding instances of sexual and other forms of abuse.
Letter of Bishop Thomas Dowd to the faithful of the Diocese of Montreal
22-10-2020
Here is Bishop Dowd's letter to the faithful of the Diocese of Montreal.
Appointment of Montreal Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Dowd as Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie
22-10-2020
Pope Francis has appointed Montreal Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Dowd as Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, the Vatican announced today.
Churches set on fire in Santiago de Chile
21-10-2020
The International Pontifical Charity Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) condemns the violent attacks on churches in Santiago de Chile yesterday, October 18. Two churches were attacked by protesters at a time while several hours of peaceful demonstration were taking place to mark the anniversary of beginning of the social revolution on October 18, 2019 when the San Francisco de Borja Church and the Church of the Assumption – one of the oldest in the capital, built in 1876 –had already sustained damage from attacks on November 8, 2019.
Departure of Father Alain Mongeau as Episcopal Vicar for francophone deaneries, eastern sector
20-10-2020
The Archdiocese of Montreal has announced that, as of January 2021, Father Alain Mongeau will cease to serve as the episcopal vicar for the francophone deaneries of the eastern sector; episcopal vicars report directly to the Archbishop.