5 March 2025 – Ash Wednesday – Year C “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10

Montreal, February 27, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Montreal has signed a 50-year lease agreement with the Pointe-Claire Heritage Preservation Society (SSPPC), securing the long-term restoration and preservation of the historic Pointe-Claire Windmill. Under this agreement, the SSPPC will oversee restoration efforts and transform the site into a cultural and educational hub, offering guided tours and programming that highlight its historical significance. 

In a heartfelt message to the diocesan community, Archbishop Christian Lépine asks for intensified prayers for Pope Francis as he faces health struggles. He encourages personal and communal prayer, as well as offering acts of fasting and abstinence during Lent, with a special plea for intercession from Mary, Our Lady of Ville-Marie, and Saint-Joseph.

A Transformative Day of Faith During this Historic Year of Grace