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New Bishop appointed for Saint-Hyacinthe

30-06-2017
(CCCB) His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend François Lapierre, P.M.É., as Bishop of the Diocese of Saint-Hyacinthe, and has appointed as his successor Father Christian Rodembourg, M.S.A.

General

Reinforcements to support the parish communities

28-06-2017
To better enter together into a new evangelization, our Archbishop, The Most Reverend Christian Lépine, is announcing a significant reorganization of the deaneries for September 2017.

General

50 years of service: “no regrets”

27-06-2017
Fr. Joseph Patrick Sullivan, a proud native son of St. Anthony’s, has been a forthright minister of mercy during his 50 years of priesthood.

General

Confirmands “catch the Spirit” at cathedral

26-06-2017
Every spring, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral is overrun by 11-year-olds and their families for Holy Spirit Day. This year, about 600 youngsters and their families made their way downtown to participate in one of three scheduled gatherings at the cathedral, organized to help those preparing for confirmation to "catch the Spirit" at work in the diocesan Church.

General

Diocesan Policy for Responsible Pastoral Ministry

21-06-2017
One year after the decree announcing the establishment of a diocesan policy for Responsible Pastoral Ministry aimed at ensuring a safe environment for all and to prevent any type of abuse against any vulnerable person, the Diocese of Montreal has published a diocesan guide.

Montreal

Corpus Christi 2017: a great success once again!

20-06-2017
On June 15, 2017, about 3 000 people celebrated Corpus Christi in the streets of Montreal. Recap of popular celebration among the faithful.

General

Synod 2018: We need you!

19-06-2017
Have you heard of the upcoming 2018 Synod announced this year by Pope Francis on January 13th, and of which the theme is ‘’Young people, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment’’?

Montreal

Procession and Mass for Saint John the Baptist

16-06-2017
On this 375th anniversary of Montreal's founding, a religious procession in honour of Saint John the Baptism will make its comeback after more than 49 years ! Do not miss this special event, on June 24, starting at 9 a.m.

General

New vocation for Saint-Victor Church

15-06-2017
(Pamplemousse/Mercier-Est) Closed since 2015, Saint-Victor Church will host a project for seniors facing homelessness, an initiative of le PAS de la rue.

General

The poor not a problem but a resource

14-06-2017
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis’ Message for the first World Day of the Poor, to be observed on November 19, was presented to journalists June 13, 2017.

Montreal

A new vocation for the Cité des Hospitalières

13-06-2017
On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, the City of Montreal announced that the former Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph site, which hs been renamed the Cité des Hospitalières, will be dedicated to theme of Living Together.

National

Joint appeal by religious leaders of Canada

07-06-2017
(CCCB) Faith leaders in Canada launch a national appeal in response to the famine in South Sudan and extreme food shortages in Yemen, northeast Nigeria and Somalia.