The Catholic Church develops health-protection protocol: Following the government’s declaration of a public-health emergency last March, the bishops of Quebec decided to suspend [public] liturgical celebrations and to close places of worship in a spirit of pastoral charity and out of deep concern for the most vulnerable among us.

Countless messages and videos pour in as Catholics around the world express their heartfelt appreciation for Pope Francis’ live-streamed daily Mass during the lockdown.

Pope Francis sends a message to the Pontifical Mission Societies, and urges them to avoid self-promotion and to thank God for the gift of being missionaries.

Pope Francis holds his weekly General Audience during Laudato Si’ Week, and reflects on the mystery of Creation and how it opens us up to prayer.

During this time of turmoil, when COVID-19 has transformed and exacerbated the challenges faced by the most vulnerable in society, the Church continues its outreach through its presence and efforts to respond to the needs of its time. To help uncover examples of such initiatives put in place throughout the diocese of Montreal, we have gathered the testimonies of people working at the grassroots level, giving of themselves with generosity and creativity during this time of crisis.