Loneliness is a reality that has been compounded during this period of social distancing, especially for seniors. Moved by their plight, a volunteer at the Résidences Les Floralies LaSalle seniors’ home spearheaded an initiative to help render some comfort and a supportive presence to the faithful, while keeping the safety norms in mind. Her testimony illustrates another example of pastoral creativity amid the current pandemic, which has left this most vulnerable population especially ravaged.

On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis urges Christians to ask the Holy Spirit to free them from the paralysis of selfishness and make a gift of themselves by serving and doing good.

Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal will celebrate the Vigil Mass for Pentecost on Saturday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m.

While the pastoral year was still in full swing, catechetical programs in parishes across the diocese of Montreal came to an abrupt end with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. This did not, however, keep parish catechetical leader Delfor Rojas-Benavente from rolling up his sleeves and resorting to some creativity to reinvent the remaining scheduled catechetical meetings for the children of his parish. His approach is one example of the number of parish initiatives that have been set up within the diocese during this time of upheaval.

Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal issues eighth pastoral letter amid pandemic crisis.