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2013-05-22

Mission Notre-Dame-d'Afrique à Montréal

L'inauguration de la Mission Notre-Dame-d'Afrique aura lieu le 9 juin 2013 à 12 h 30 en l'église Notre-Dame-des-Anges. Cette messe sera présidée par Mgr Christian Lépine, archevêque de Montréal.

2013-05-21

1700 fois merci!

Fort du succès de l'action citoyenne du 18 mai dernier à Québec, le Rassemblement québécois contre l'euthanasie annonce aujourd'hui que l'esprit de la Marche se poursuivra au sein de la Mobilisation printanière.

2013-05-17

Pourquoi « tuer n’est pas un soin » ?

Face à l’imminence de la légalisation de l’euthanasie au Québec, le « Colloque pour mieux comprendre » a exposé les tenants et aboutissants de la future loi.

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Liturgical Notes to assist Canadian dioceses during the transition in the Holy See

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued Liturgical Notes to assist the Dioceses of Canada during the upcoming period of transition in the Holy See -- from the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, 28 February 2013, during the vacancy of the See of Peter, and including the period immediately following the election of the new Pope.

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Resignation of pope Benedict XVI

During the period of the Vacancy of the Holy See, which begins on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. (EST), it is appropriate that Mass "For the Election of A Pope" be celebrated in all diocesan places of worship, as found in the Roman Missal, page 1238.

The homilist might also use this time to draw attention to the relationship between the local and the universal Church, and the participation through prayer and worship of all the faithful the world over in the selection of a new spiritual leader for God's people.

The Liturgy Committee: Ministry at the Heart of Parish Life

Liturgy is the centre of Christian life for the Church and the outstanding means whereby the faithful may express in their lives and manifest to others the mystery of Christ. It is at the heart of all parish life, making the liturgy committee and its ministry among the highest priorities in any parish.

Making Liturgy a Lively Reflection of the Community

Fr. Paul Pomkoski is the parochial administrator of both St. Brendan and St. Aloysius parishes in the East End of Montreal. He has served St. Brendan's since 1987; he took on St. Alyosius last year. The Montreal priest was ordained in 1986. In this Q & A, he shares his views, experience and tips for making liturgical celebrations lively and engaging.