(Radio-Vatican) What does it take to give a good homily? According to a new book entitled “Homiletic Directory”, the ingredients include, being well prepared, no improvisation, a helping of reflection and a text that isn’t boring.

The Chancery team is pleased to submit the 2015 Diocesan Directory to the Archbishop. As a new project this year, it will also soon be available on our website in an electronic version.

On World Marriage Day (established by Saint John Paul II), Archbishop Christian Lépine will preside a special bilingual mass on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral at 5 pm.

Marking the First International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, February 8, 2015, the Most Reverend Paul-André Durocher, President of the CCCB, has issued a message reflecting on the impact of human trafficking.

Archbishop Lépine and the Mayor of Montreal, Mr. Denis Coderre, took part in Pope Francis’ general audience in Rome this morning. Their aim was to invite the Holy Father to Montreal in 2017 for the celebration of the city’s 375th anniversary.