Message from the Archbishop of Montreal, Christian Lépine, following the earthquake in Haiti.

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti's Tiburon Peninsula on Saturday, August 14 at 8:29 a.m., about 150 kilometres west of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Much of the damage occurred in the towns of Jérémie and Les Cayes. The force of the earthquake was felt across almost the entire country, including the Ouest department.

The international Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN International) has expressed its solidarity in prayer with Haiti and immediately approved an emergency aid package of $750,000 for the Haitian people, following the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake which struck the town of Les Cayes on Saturday, August 14.

The fourth annual event celebrating Quebec’s religious heritage will be held September 11 and 12, 2021.

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to be eased across the country and churches gradually welcome parishioners back in person, the Sunday liturgy offers nourishment for prayer and reflection throughout the entire week – whether we are meditating on the readings, praying together with our families or participating at Mass within our faith communities.