The pontifical international charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is deeply shocked by the horrific attack which took place at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, in Owo, Ondo State, southwest Nigeria, during Pentecost Sunday celebrations, June 5th, and which caused the death of many people, including children.

“This is a historic speech. It really is the direction we have always hoped for.” That was Serge St-Arneault’s reaction, the La Tuque resident who made the trip to Ottawa on Monday, along with other activists, to meet federal Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of the introduction of the new bill on gun control.

The new Apostolic Constitution on the Roman Curia enters into force, institutionalizing changes that have largely already materialized for the body which helps the Pope in his service to the universal Church.

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for June 2022, and urges Catholics to pray for all families during the month in which Rome hosts the 10th World Meeting of Families.

The ordination ceremony for Charbel Daw will be held Friday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Fabien Church. The ordination ceremony for Réjean Thibodeau will be held Tuesday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Saint-Paul-de-la-Croix Church.