Dear Brothers and Sisters of the great Franciscan family,
Dear Brothers and Sisters in consecrated life,

Eight centuries ago, in 1226, Saint Francis of Assisi was called home to the Father, leaving behind a legacy of peace, simplicity and boundless love for Creation. In this jubilee year, the universal Church turns to him in a special way, honouring a witness whose light continues to guide the faithful.

To mark this historic anniversary and as part of the Jubilee Year of Saint Francis proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV, the diocesan Office for Consecrated Life of the Archdiocese of Montreal, in partnership with local Franciscan communities, invites you to join them on a day-long pilgrimage to the Sanctuaire de la Réparation au Sacré-Cœur et de Padre Pio, a place of spiritual renewal steeped in Franciscan values.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Address: 3650 Boulevard de la Rousselière, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Quebec H1A 2X9

Program

9:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m. — Welcome, guided visit of the chapel's stained-glass windows, and a spiritual walk through the Bocage (garden grounds), with stops at four stations for prayer and reflection

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Outdoor Mass celebrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal

12:10–1:00 p.m. — Lunch at your leisure, on site (please bring your own; seating provided)

1:00–2:00 p.m. — Reflection on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi

Prayer of Thanksgiving

The pilgrimage concludes

To register, complete the online form:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aXUd98B1tY?origin=lprLink

For further information, contact the Office for Consecrated Life at 514-925-4300, ext. 288, or vitaconsecrata@diocesemontreal.org.