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Presidency of CCCB concludes annual visit to Rome

30-11-2016
(Radio-Vatican) Members of the Presidency of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), were in Rome in mid-November for their customary visit to the various Dicasteries of the Roman Curia.

Pope Francis

Led by the Spirit for Mission

30-11-2016
(Radio-Vatican) In the message for this 54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Pope reflects on the missionary dimension of our Christian calling.

National

COLF appoints new Director

28-11-2016
(CCCB) The Board of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) announces it has appointed Mr. Michel MacDonald as the organization's new Executive Director, with his new responsibilities to begin in early January 2017.

General

Fr. John Baxter receives 2016 Bishop Crowley Award

23-11-2016
Fr. John Baxter, the pastor of Villeray’s Holy Family Parish, received the 2016 Bishop Crowley Memorial Award for his outstanding commitment to youth ministry for more than half a century.

Pope Francis

Pope issues new Apostolic Letter

22-11-2016
(Vatican Radio) Although the Extraordinary Jubilee Year has concluded, we are still living in a "time of mercy." That was the message of Pope Francis in a lengthy Apostolic Letter, entitled "Misericordia Et Misera", (Mercy and Misery), issued on Monday following the close of the Year of Mercy.

Montreal

The joy of being a catechist!

21-11-2016
On Saturday, November 19, more than 500 people, mostly catechists and people involved in catechesis, assembled at Saint Joseph's Oratory for a retreat day organized by the Office for Faith Education.

General

Vitality conference spotlighted charisms

16-11-2016
Let God work through you to set the world ablaze, Deacon Keith Strohm told over 300 keynote attendees Nov. 10 at the launch of the second Parish Vitality Conference (PVC) held at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.

Montreal

Father Raymond Lafontaine Named O.E.P.S. Director

09-11-2016
Most Reverend Christian Lépine has appointed Fr. Raymond Lafontaine Episcopal Vicar for the English-speaking faithful and Director of the Office for English Pastoral Services (O.E.P.S.).

General

The Art of Dying Well

08-11-2016
Dying well means different things to us all. Death is an individual experience, but a community of accompaniment on the journey can help us to prepare by bringing consolation and spiritual peace.

General

Working Hand in Hand for Haiti

04-11-2016
Hurricane Matthew caused major damages in several southern regions of Haiti leaving the local population to face a huge humanitarian disaster. The Roncalli Foundation is taking action to show compassion and solidarity with the people of Haiti.

Montreal

Celebrating the memory of Cardinal Paul-Émile Léger

02-11-2016
To highlight the 25th anniversary of the death of Paul-Émile Cardinal Léger, a commemorative Mass presided by Archbishop Christian Lépine will be celebrated on November 13, 10:30 a.m. at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.

Pope and Lutheran leaders mark 'a new beginning'

01-11-2016
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis and leaders of the Lutheran World Federation on Monday spent the day together in the Swedish cities of Lund and Malmo, leading thousands of people in a common commemoration of the Protestant Reformation.