Social Action Office

Founded in 1965 by Cardinal Paul-Émile Léger—then known as the “Office des œuvres”—the diocesan Social Action Office is rooted in love for the poor, with whom Christ himself identifies. Its mission is carried out in a spirit of ecumenical and interfaith friendship.

Director: Louise Royer (three days per week)
social@diocesemontreal.org
514-925-4300, ext. 312

What does the Social Action Office do?

This diocesan office seeks to:

• Raise awareness of the social dimension of Christian faith
• Invite the faithful to engage in initiatives that put Catholic social teaching into practice
• Support collaboration between parishes and community organizations working to address poverty, social exclusion, and the degradation of our common home
• Accompany individuals designated by their parish or faith community for ministries of charity, justice, peace, and care for creation

Local presence of social action ministry

Through a longstanding partnership between the Office, religious communities, and parishes, social action representatives are appointed in several neighbourhoods and actively participate in local municipal round tables. Other parishes ensure a presence through pastoral staff or committed volunteers.

Ahuntsic
Br. Jean-Claude Musema, f.s.g.
psocialeahuntsic@hotmail.com
438-221-9019

Côte-des-Neiges
Mario Beauchamp
psocialecdn@outlook.com
514-738-1987, ext. 205
Facebook Page

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve / South Central
Teams coordinated by the steering committee
pastosociale.cs.homa@gmail.com
438-523-2170
Facebook Page

Laval West
Hélène Prévost
pastosocialelaval@gmail.com
438-886-7639

Mercier-East
Pastoral sector
https://www.mercier-est.org/

Petite-Patrie – Villeray
Steering committee, c/o Saint-Édouard Parish
pastoralesocialepp@gmail.com
514-271-4789

Rosemont
Martin Fontaine
info@stespritderosemont.ca
514-376-3920