Most Rev. Pierre-André Fournier, President of the Assembly of Quebec Catholic Bishops, published his annual message highlighting the importance of the Catechetical Sunday.

The Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued an appeal "for mercy, compassion and justice in the Middle East and throughout the world".

Supported by the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism and the Archdiocese of Montreal, a conference will be held this fall in Montreal.

Development and Peace confirms its support for Caritas Sierra Leone in an effort to help stop the spread of the Ebola virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global health emergency this week.

In response to Pope Francis’ appeal to pray for peace in the Middle East, Archbishop Christian Lépine will celebrate a special Mass on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Friday evening, August 15, 7:30 at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.