The Church of Montreal has reason to celebrate. On Saturday, June 20, 10:00 a.m., Deacon François Roy will be ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Christian Lépine at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral.

Brother Jeremy-Marie Joly of the Franciscans of the Emmanuel, a religious fraternity rooted in both contemplative prayer and missionary life, was ordained a transitional deacon on June 3, 2026, at Saint-Charles Church in Pointe-Saint-Charles, a significant step on his journey to the priesthood.

On June 1, 2026, Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral became the setting for a joyful celebration of grace, faith and gratitude as the Church of Montreal and local and visiting faithful gathered to mark the silver jubilee of Father Jean-Chrysostome Zoloshi.

As the world turns its eyes to one of the greatest sporting events in history, Pope Leo XIV is inviting the faithful to look deeper.

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