Diego Saavedra Renaud : the Church responds at the grassroots
20-05-2020
During this time of turmoil, when COVID-19 has transformed and exacerbated the challenges faced by the most vulnerable in society, the Church continues its outreach through its presence and efforts to respond to the needs of its time. To help uncover examples of such initiatives put in place throughout the diocese of Montreal, we have gathered the testimonies of people working at the grassroots level, giving of themselves with generosity and creativity during this time of crisis.
Laudato Sì Week: Pope appeals for care of Creation
20-05-2020
Preparing to celebrate “Laudato Sì” Week Pope Francis underscores the importance of caring for our Common Home in this time marked by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Pope Francis: St. John Paul II, a man of prayer, closeness, justice
19-05-2020
Celebrating Mass on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Karol Wojtyla, later to become St. John Paul II, Pope Francis described his predecessor as a man of prayer, closeness, and justice.
Jeanne Le Ber, the Angel of Ville-Marie
13-05-2020
Here is a text written by Fr. Marcel Lessard highlighting the life of Jeanne Le Ber. She was North America’s first religious recluse.
Archbishop Lépine issues pastoral letter: “Primacy of the spiritual life”
13-05-2020
Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal issues seventh pastoral letter amid pandemic crisis.