The Archbishop of Montreal tackled the thorny issue of social, cultural and religious differences in his homily marking the patronal feast of St. Patrick’s Basilica.

The Archbishop of Montreal tackled the thorny issue of social, cultural and religious differences in his homily marking the patronal feast of St. Patrick’s Basilica.

Sunday, March 22nd - Solidarity Sunday - is when the annual Share Lent collection for Development and Peace will be held across the parishes of Montreal. Will we open our heart and our hands to our sisters and brothers in the South ?

This year, the Diocesan World Youth Day will be held on March 28. Come join hundreds of young people who will be gathered together to celebrate their faith in Jesus Christ!

(Vatican Radio) On Friday, March 13, 2015, during the penance service in St. Peter's Basilica, the Holy Father announced an extraordinary Jubilee dedicated to Divine Mercy. Below, please find Vatican Radio's English translation of the Holy Father's homily, in which he made the announcement.