The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) receives the news of the passing of Her Majesty, Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, with profound sadness.

This is one of the most ancient Marian feasts. It is thought that this feast originated in connection with the Feast of the dedication of a church dedicated to Mary, now the Church of St Ann, in Jerusalem in the 6th century.

In collaboration with municipal, provincial and patrimonial partners, the Archdiocese of Montreal intends to restore the 312-year-old windmill in Pointe-Claire, rendering the historical landmark functional and unique among the remaining windmills in North America.

The Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec (CPRQ) announces the program of the annual Religious Heritage Day (Journée du patrimoine religieux), to be held September 9, 10 and 11, is now available on its website: www.journeesdupatri