Catholic responses to Truth and Reconciliation Commission
30-03-2016
(CCCB) In response to Call to Action 48 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and in response to questions raised on the legal concepts known as "Doctrine of Discovery" and terra nullius, four Canadian Catholic organizations representing Bishops, institutes of consecrated life, societies of apostolic life, Indigenous People, and laity have issued two documents.
Introducing...Catholic Action Montreal!
29-03-2016
A new and exciting network has been created! Catholic Action Montreal! It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we announce the opening of Registration for Membership for Catholic Action Montreal.
EWTN's Mother Angelica dies at the age of 92
28-03-2016
(Vatican Radio) Mother Angelica, the foundress of the EWTN Catholic Television Network, died on Easter Sunday at the age of 92, years after suffering a debilitating stroke.
Government of Canada to close its Office of Religious Freedom
28-03-2016
Read the statement by the Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops on the announcement by the Government of Canada to close its Office of Religious Freedom.
Attacks in Brussels: Archbishop Lépine Reacts
22-03-2016
This message of support from the Archbishop of Montreal was issued following the terrorist attacks that have just rocked Belgium.
Shut-ins, pilgrims collaborate on mercy
14-03-2016
In conjunction with the diocesan Pastoral Home Care program (SASMAD), pilgrims travelling to Poland for World Youth Day this summer are seeking the intercession of the sick and homebound.
Saint Mother Teresa
08-03-2016
(Presence-info/CNS) Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve the canonization of five men and women, including Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, the Vatican announced.
Seven parishes now offering Alpha
08-03-2016
English-language Alpha courses are multiplying in the Archdiocese of Montreal. The Alpha program is now available in seven parishes, five more than last year.
Archbishop's Tribute to Father Lacroix
02-03-2016
Dominican priest Father Benoît Lacroix, who had been in hospital with pneumonia for the past few days, died on March 2. Archbishop Christian Lépine pays tribute to him in a message to his community.
Death-row experience interweaves lives of priest, man he helped free
02-03-2016
(Présence-info/CNS) While Pope Francis recently reiterate its opposition to the death penalty, here is the unusual story of a priest and a man sentenced to death.
A Historic Evening for Canadian Syriac Catholics
02-03-2016
(Présence-info) History is in the making for the Syriac Catholic faithful of Canada, who officially have a new bishop as well as an entirely new diocese.