Euthanasia: Pastoral Statement of the CCCB
29-02-2016
The Special Joint Committee of the Government of Canada on "Physician-Assisted Dying" this past February 25 released its report, "Medical Assistance in Dying: A Patient-Centred Approach".
Welcoming Refugees
24-02-2016
Alessandra Santopadre, co-ordinator of the Refugee Sponsorship Program, provides a testimonial of the diocesan experience.
Energy, Ethics, and Climate Change
23-02-2016
(VMO) On Thursday January 28th, the Newman Centre welcomed Professor Michael Northcott for a special edition of its 'Theology Thursday' series.
Pope Francis’ followers on Twitter now exceed 27 million
22-02-2016
(Vatican Radio) The number of Pope Francis' followers on his @Pontifex Twitter account in 9 languages climbed above 27 million during his visit to Mexico.
Death of Dr. Victor Goldbloom
16-02-2016
Archbishop Christian Lépine highlights Dr. Goldbloom's role in the dialogue between Christians and Jews.
Mass at San Cristobal de la Casas: the Pope asks indigenous peoples for forgiveness
16-02-2016
(News.va) On February 15, 2016, the Holy Father arrived shortly after 9 a.m. local time (4.10 p.m. in Rome) at Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital of the state of Chiapas.
"Do Not Squander Your Illnesses!"
16-02-2016
It was a first for the World Day of the Sick. On February 11, 2016, on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Pastoral Home Care team held a full day of prayer at Saint-Jude Sanctuary in Montreal, at the very location where this organization was founded in 1992.
Speaking notes by Cardinal Thomas Collins on Physician-Assisted Dying
15-02-2016
His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, and Deacon Larry Worthen intervened on February 3, 2016, before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying.
Churches of Mercy in Montreal
10-02-2016
As suggested by the Archbishop in his letter for the opening of the Jubilee of Mercy, some of our parishes have chosen to make their church a Church of Mercy, not with a Door of Mercy, but by committing to offer "24 Hours for the Lord."
Share Lent 2016
09-02-2016
In a letter adressed to the faithful of the diocese, Archbishop Christian Lépine invites us to join Develpment and Peace's Share Lent campaign.
Diocesan Lenten Mission
08-02-2016
An opportunity for all the faithful of Montreal to gather during Lent and participate in the Pope's Jubilee Year of Mercy! The event will take place on March 1-3, 2016.
Christians of the Middle East: Genocide underway
07-02-2016
“Christians of Iraq were numbered 1.5 million in 2004 and are now only 250,000, those who remain are risking their lives each day,” writes Marie-Claude Lalonde National Director of the Canadian office of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).