“Wherever the Lord has planted you, stand firm in hope; never lose heart”. Those were Pope Francis’ words at his General Audience on Wednesday as he continued his reflections on Christian hope.

In the September issue of Pillars Trust ‘The Column’, we shine the spotlight on the first Parish Vitality Consultant, Terrel Joseph, as he embarks on his journey to support our priests and parishioners in their ongoing efforts at pastoral renewal.

(CCCB) As part of the annual Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), the Bishops of Canada will lead the celebration of a Solemn Mass on the liturgical Feast of Saints Jean de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs (secondary patrons of Canada), with the Consecration of Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation.

Port chaplains from across Canada, representing the Apostleship of the Sea ministry, gathered this week in Montreal for their annual conference.

More than 200 priests gathered at Marie-Reine-des-Coeurs Sanctuary, in Montreal, on Thursday, September 7, 2017, for the annual Presbyteral Day.