November 16-17 will mark the third Parish Vitality Conference here in Montreal. In this series, “Leading the Way Together”, we invite pastors, lay people, parish leaders and parishioners to consider practical ideas, and, how we can all work together and inspire each other – embracing our mission – which is to make disciples!

The Synod of Bishops on Young People ended October 28. During his address at the Angelus, Pope Francis related the day’s readings to the Synod of Bishops.

Since October 17, Canada has become the second-largest country in the world to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes. What does the Catholic Church say about the use of drugs? Learn more from the resources listed below.

Saturday morning, on the feast of Saint Marguerite-Marie Alacoque, about 100 people (representing individuals and groups who contributed to the diocesan annual appeal) attended a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine.

On Saturday, October 13, at St. Jude Sanctuary, parishes from across the diocese were invited to a training session on Responsible Pastoral Ministry. Since 2016, the Diocese of Montreal has taken steps toward helping protect vulnerable persons from all forms of abuse.