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".
Here is the list of reopened churches. Download list (French version only)
This list will be updated regularly

Here are the latest updates on the list of reopened churches, diocesan directives, health measures, communiqués and letters from the Archbishop of Montreal, Mgr Christian Lépine.

Here are the weekday Masses in different parishes that you can attend.

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.

How can our network - parish, diocesan, Christian, community, family - be an open Church... while the church (doors) are closed?

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!

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.

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.
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
Le Pèlerin
Spiritual accompaniment service for people in search of meaning
514 737-6262, by email at info@lepelerin.org or using this link https://www.lepelerin.org/portail/nos-services/laccompagnement-spirituel/
Priests (from Mary Queen of the World Cathedral)
514-866-1661
Sunday: 1pm to 3pm (French) and 3pm to 5pm (French and English)
Monday: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (French, English and Spanish) and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (French)
Tuesday :1pm to 3pm (French) and from 3pm to 5pm (French)
Wednesday: 1pm to 3pm (French, Creole) and 3pm to 5pm (French)
Thursday: 1pm to 3pm (French, Creole) and 3pm to 5pm (French, English)
Friday: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (French, English, Spanish, Italian) and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (French, English, Spanish)
Saturday: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (French, English) and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (French, English)