In the past seven weeks in Quebec, seven women were killed by spouses or partners, bringing the province’s total number of femicides to 14 since the beginning of the pandemic. Even one victim is too many.

In order to allow everyone to participate in the Holy Week celebrations presided by Archbishop Lépine from Montreal’s Mary Queen of the World Cathedral they will be broadcast on the diocesan YouTube channel and via Salt + Light Television. Below we are providing the full schedule.

Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal is grateful that government leaders and public-health officials recognize that care of the soul is as essential for every human person as is care of the body in their decision to allow, as of tomorrow, up to 250 people in places of worship.

On March 19, special services were held in the Church Crypt of Saint Joseph's Oratory in honour of the feast of the patron saint of workers, the sick, the dying and fathers of families in Canada. In addition, we must note that Pope Francis has dedicated this year especially to St. Joseph.

This year, time seems to be dragging by... But why not take advantage of that, by getting ready for the best Easter of your life?