This page is designed to provide ongoing relevant information amid current COVID-19 concerns, i.e. the latest guidelines, related articles, video messages from Archbishop Christian Lépine, as well as the Mass of the Day at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. We invite you to visit this page regularly to stay informed and up-to-date.
Together in mission, let us remember what Pope Francis explains:
"Prayer makes us understand our vulnerability", but the Lord "gives us strength and closeness".
Find out which churches have reopened and what hours they are open. Also find here answers to many questions about the guidelines for diocesan deconfinement.
How can our network - parish, diocesan, Christian, community, family - be an open Church... while the church (doors) are closed?
Keenly aware that during this time of physical distancing and self-isolation, many might be feeling disconnected and on edge, the Catholic Church of Montreal has decided to send a message of solidarity and Christian hope to an anxious and fatigued province: Hope springs eternal!, theme of our Annual Collection 2020.
Here is a series of videos, "Care for the soul", offered by the Archbishop of Montreal, Most Reverend Christian Lépine, published during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While we are going through this period, Archbishop Christian Lépine invites us to take this challenge in solidarity by taking care of the body, without forgetting the heart and soul. Let us take this opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Christ..
Living a healthy and holy quarantine, continuing to be rooted in the faith, without feeling isolated from family, friends, and community: IT’S POSSIBLE!
Here are the weekday Masses in different parishes that you can attend.
Here are the latest updates concerning the directives to be followed, press releases, important news, letters from the Archbishop of Montreal, Most Reverend Christian Lépine, as well as the latest diocesan directives.
We want to honour the life of those who died recently during the pandemic. Through Mary's prayer, let us entrust the deceased and mourners to the gentleness and strength of Jesus Christ.
In spite of the number of setbacks that have befallen many during the current public-health crisis, individuals, priests and lay people, as well as various organizations and parishes, are exploring creative ways to continue to bear witness to God's presence in our world.
Do you feel isolated and in need of spiritual support? Here are some support services in our region:
SASMAD: Spiritual support service for the elderly or sick at home
Open 7 days a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following number: 1-888-305-0994
Carmelite Sisters: 514 271 6957
Missionary Recluses: 514 648 6801
Fraternités monastiques de Jérusalem à Montréal
From 10am to 12pm Tuesday to Friday: 514 524-1131
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Priests (from Mary Queen of the World Cathedral)
Hours are from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (in French) and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (in French and English) : 514-866-1661
Le Pèlerin
514-737-6262 or by email at info@lepelerin.org