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November 2, 2017

On Thursday, November 2, The Bridge (Le Pont), dedicated to providing temporary shelter to asylum seekers, was inaugurated in a festive atmosphere. Located in the rectory of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Parish, it has been housing families, women and children over a month.

Several reporters were present. Archbishop Lépine is doing an interview with CTV Montreal reporter. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Mgr André Tiphane came out to help, to his right, Archbishop Christian Lépine and Mgr Pierre Blanchard. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

On the left, a volunteer, on the right, Alessandra Santopadre, the person in charge of the Archdiocese of Montreal's refugee sponsorship program and the project's initiator. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Left, Aminate, a resident with a volunteer. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Arthur, a contact person for the residents and the person in charge, having a conversation with Archbishop Christian Lépine. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Left, Brian McDonough, Director of the Social Action Office for the Archdiocese of Montreal with Father Raymond Lafontaine, Episcopal Vicar to the English Communities of the Diocese. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Arthur and other volunteers with an Egyptian family. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Msgr Pierre Blanchard with the Archbishop Christian Lépine speaking to the guests. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

In short, the Archbishop reaffirms his support for the shelter to asylum seekers project, The Bridge. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

And now it’s Arthur’s turn to say a few words! (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Aminata also testified of her journey at The Bridge. (Photo: Richard Maltais)

Happy people gives applauds of appreciation after hearing the testimonies. (Photo: Richard Maltais)