General
Mystery of the Lascaux caves
25-11-2022
While en route to the 18,000-year-old Lascaux caves, I was wondering what vestiges of our 21st century civilization will be found by the human beings of the future. Miniaturized circuits, layers of polymer, radioactive waste, gutted mines, detritus from satellites? How will those people decipher our artefacts? As the traces of an ancient fallen civilization? Or as the prelude to the downfall of human intelligence?
National
Growing participation: The release of the report 'Persecuted and Forgotten? 2020-22' shows the rise of persecution against Christians
25-11-2022
“More and more parishes, cathedrals, schools and groups are participating to the Red Wednesday in Canada, which is excellent news,” says Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director of Aid to the Church in Need Canada. “And it’s good news because, unfortunately, religious persecution against Christians has never been more intense,” she deplores.
Montreal
World Youth Day - Christ the King Vigil in Montreal
22-11-2022
The Annual celebration of World Youth Day moved to the Feast of Christ the King by Pope Francis
Pope Francis
CCCB President highlights papal visit to Canada during visit to Vatican
22-11-2022
The Pope’s visit to Canada this past summer; the ongoing Synodal Process; and missionary discipleship were on the agenda for the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops during their recent visit to the Vatican.
Montreal
Launch of the special 60th anniversary of the newsletter Passages: An issue to remember and an occasion to give thanks as we look forward to the future together!
22-11-2022
The Office de catéchèse du Québec warmly invites you to the launch of this issue of the newletter Passages bulletin, specially designed to highlight and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the OCQ.