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CARDINAL TURCOTTE'S cOlumNS
SPECIAL FILE FOR CANONIZATION OF BR. ANDRÉ
Tickets on sale now for the Oct. 30 celebration at the Olympic Stadium
Blessed Br. André Bessette will be canonized in Rome Oct. 17, and St. Joseph's Oratory has planned a series of local events to celebrate, including a grand ceremony at the Olympic Stadium Oct. 30. Tickets are already on sale.
Information on Stadium activity and tickets
More information is available on the special web page of St. Joseph's Oratory
NEW : New books available on Br. André
NEW : Consult the schedule for the great prayer vigil Oct. 16
NEW EPISCOPAL VICAR STARTS MINISTRY AMONG CULTURAL COMMUNITY PARISHES
(31/08/2010) — A new episcopal vicar is on the job for the Archdiocese of Montreal's 40 cultural community parishes. Fr. Pierangelo Paternieri, c.s., begins his new responsibilities officially on Sept. 1.
Learn more about the new vicar.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY INVITES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GROW IN FAITH
Christian communities and dioceses throughout Quebec are invited to celebrate the third Catechetical Sunday, Sept. 19. It's the occasion to celebrate the faith-sharing mission of the Church and to promote the numerous and varied opportunities for faith formation in parishes throughout the province.
Read more.
One of the many activities offered in the archdiocese of Montréal:
CERTIFICATE IN ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Registration is still open for the third class of adult learners
Interested in ministering to adults? Then the diocesan Certificate in Adult Faith Formation is for you. Participants will acquire tools to facilitate adult learning in the parish setting, learn skills for collaborative ministry and become aware of the needs of the adult faith learner. Courses start Sept. 16.
See the information and registration flyer
CATHEDRAL IN KOSOVO TO HONOUR BLESSED MOTHER TERESA
(27/08/2010) — Today marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. A new cathedral is currently being built in Pristina, Kosovo, will be named for her. The Catholic Radio and Television Network produced a short documentary on the construction of the cathedral, which serves as a symbol of unity and reconciliation in the majority Muslim country.
Watch the 10-minute documentary.
DISCOVER A MODEST WOMAN WHO MINISTERED TO SINGLE MOTHERS
(27/08/2010) — The cause for the beatification of Montrealer Rosalie Cadron-Jetté is currently being studied by the Vatican but this woman, who founded the Sisters of Mercy here in 1848, remains relatively unknown. Two special events, however, will offer the opportunity to learn more about Rosalie, who, at the age of 54, dedicated her life to helping single mothers.
Read about an anniversary event. (in French)
Read about the Journées de la culture.(in French)
CONFERENCE TO CONSIDER THE EVOLUTION AND FUTURE OF LITURGY
(27/08/2010) — LAUDEM, the Canadian association of liturgical musicians, invites the public to a daylong study session on the liturgy. It will be held Oct. 11 at the new Trappist monastery in Saint-Jean-de-Matha, named Val Notre-Dame. The day's theme is: Where is the liturgy going? From where does it come? A look at the Liturgical Movement since 1909. The main speaker will be Swiss theologian Fr. Jean-Claude Crivelli. This French-language event will also mark LAUDEM's 20th anniversary. Read the details (in French).
CONFERENCE TO REFLECT ON CATHOLIC MEDIA IN QUEBEC
(27/08/2010) — What is the relationship of the Catholic Church with social communications, secular media and social networking trends? What challenges do Catholic media face? These questions and others will be addressed at the Rendez-vous Communications et Société, Oct. 21. This French-language event features guest speakers, workshops and discussions aimed at French-language Catholic media, as well as other media offering values-based content. Those working in print, radio, television and web media are invited to participate.
See the brochure for details (in French).
LAVAL PARK NAMED FOR DEDICATED MONTREAL PRIEST
(26/08/2010) — For the first time, the City of Laval has renamed a park in honour of a Montreal priest in recognition of his 40 years of service to the community. This priest was much-loved for his dedication to the English-speaking Catholic faithful.
Read the full story.
AID NEEDED AS MORE FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN PAKISTAN
Fourteen million people have lost their homes and are facing hunger after heavy monsoon rains and flooding have hit parts of Pakistan. Caritas, the Catholic Church's international aid organization is there, and the Canadian bishops' aid organization is asking Canadians to help make a difference.
Read the full story.
BISHOPS REQUEST GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE LONG-FORM CENSUS
The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a letter last month, requesting that the federal government reverse its decision to abolish the mandatory long-form census. Bishop Pierre Morissette argues that this statistical information is necessary for the government to meet the needs of citizens and for religious and charitable organizations to carry out their missions effectively.
Read the bishop's full letter.
AWARD RECOGNIZES IMPORTANCE OF PALLIATIVE CARE
The first palliative care centre in Canada was honored recently by a province-wide nonprofit health care association that seeks to promote person-centered health services according to Judeo-Christian values.
MAJOR ECUMENICAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD HERE
The most important ecumenical meeting on the continent will take place in Montreal, Sept. 24-26. The conference of the North American Academy of Ecumenists will explore ways of witnessing to Christ while acknowledging the religious plurality in a secular society. International scholars, including Hegumen Philip Riabykh of Moscow, a key participant on the International Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue, will lead the exchange. The general public is invited to attend.
For more information and registration.
2010-2011 CALENDAR OF YOUTH EVENTS
The year ahead is packed with events for teens and young adults. Check out the calendar and find out how to participate.
Click for the calendar.
SACRED HEART CHAPEL MARKS 100 YEARS
Montreal's renowned sanctuary to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, commonly called the Chapelle de la Réparation in Pointe-aux-Trembles, marks its 100th anniversary this year. In June, Auxiliary Bishop André Gazaille celebrated the centenary mass. This fall, the chapel will launch a historical documentary on DVD, titled 100 ans de fidélité au Sacré-Coeur, Sept. 15.
Click here for information on the launch. (in French)
Click here to purchase a DVD. (in French)
SPECIAL FILES STAYING ONLINE ALL YEAR
Operation Renewal of « Proposing Jesus Christ Today »
Documents, reflections, photos
File on euthanasia and assisted suicide updated June 23
Activities, declarations and documents to help your reflection
File on Sex abuse updated August 18
Several resources have been compiled to help further reflection on the current news reports regarding allegations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Concept: Archdiocese of Montréal