Over a hundred future Confirmands and Full Communion candidates gathered to meet with the Archbishop last Tuesday, April 2. From both the anglophone and francophone communities, participants came together to pray, reflect and meet with the Archbishop, who welcomed their questions and eagerness to connect.

Who could be spotted last weekend, among the shops of garments, disposable diapers, and organic chips for babies at the Parents and Kids Fair in Place Bonaventure? The Catholic Church of Montreal booth, and its diocesan team!

In a Pastoral Letter addressed to all priests, pastoral teams and the faithful of the diocese, Archbishop Christian Lépine addresses the issue of sexual abuse within the Church and invites us to be people of peace, healing and reconciliation while exhorting us to unite in prayer as we approach Holy Week.

The Archdiocese of Montreal acknowledges the request for authorization to institute a class action and to obtain the status of representative, filed in the Superior Court on April 3.

Each year, for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Archbishop Christian Lépine encourages all parishes, missions and faithful of the diocese to participate in the Development and Peace – Caritas Canada Share Lent campaign.