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Summer Issue, Vol. 17
HOLY FATHER IN SECOND LEG
OF PAPAL VISIT TO CANADA
FOLLOW LIVE TODAY:
Pope Francis to celebrate Mass at the National Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupré In the second leg of this week's historical papal visit to Canada, Holy Mass will be broadcast live July 28, 10 a.m. EDT. Follow across the Vatican's online platforms, at St. Joseph's Oratory, or at local Montreal Cinéma Guzzo theatres
(with Communion distribution).
PRAY WITH POPE FRANCIS:
Reserve you free exclusive digital edition to commemorate the Pope's Pastoral Visit
Follow today's liturgy at Ste. Anne De Beaupré with a special edition of Living with Christ.
To receive your free copy, simply fill in the online form found here.
Follow the conclusion of the
Papal Visit to Canada
online at www.papalvisit.ca. Consider different ways you can participate in the Apostolic Journey in Canada.To contribute to the cost of the Papal Visit, you can donate online. Contributions will support this pastoral visit focused on Indigenous Healing and Reconciliation.
"Apologizing Along with Pope Francis": A Jesuit's reflection
Sr. Maura McGrath, of the Congregation of Notre-Dame, shared the following reflection written by Jesuit Fr. Robert Foliot, inviting our communities to consider our role in taking "a giant step toward Recon-ciliation". Read the full text here.UPCOMING EVENTS 
Catholic Action and Villa Saint-Martin: Appeal for Ukrainian Refugee families
The former retreat centre opened its doors last June to house newly-arrived Ukrainians fleeing the war. Volunteer drivers and support are needed. Project will run until Sept. 30. Find out more about how you can help.
Marian Parish Mission: Our Lady of Fatima Parish
All are welcome to hear Catholic Lay Evangelist, Gabriel Castillo, from Texas, lead a two-evening mission on August 2 (6 p.m.) and August 3 (6:30 p.m.). Free admission;
donations will be deeply appreciated. See flyer for full details.
Curious about Children's Spirituality? A week-long intensive course in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd prepares adults to work with 3 to 6 year old children in a prayerful environment known as the atrium. August 21-27 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Sponsored by Pillars Trust. Learn more at stig.ca/atrium. 
Listening to Indigenous Voices: Ignatian Spirituality Centre
To contribute to the enactment of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the ISCM, working with the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice and Indigenous knowledge keepers, offers a three-day retreat Sept. 9-11, 2022. Learn more and register here.
We are getting ready for
World Youth Day Lisbon 2023
Registrations are open for the upcoming International WYD in Lisbon 2023 with the Mission Jeunesse Montreal delegation! Find out more about available package options, pricing, and how you can participate.
Late Sunday Mass
Have an event that conflicts with your regular Mass time? Consider joining us Sunday evenings, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish.
Organized by Catholic Action Montreal.
COMING THIS FALL
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
With Archbishop Christian Lépine, Oct. 23-Nov. 4, 2022. Great biblical figures, such as Jesus, Saint John the Baptist and Paul, revealed God to us. They have traveled long roads that you will take on this blessed land. Learn more.
COMING THIS FALL
Exploring Spirituality and Supporting LGBTQ+ Christians
A facilitated retreat animated by Spiritual Accompaniment Director
Mark Langlois and Fr. Kevin Kelly, SJ. A Place to Belong will be offered from Nov. 18-20, 2022, at Ermitage Sainte-Croix. Learn more.COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 
William (Bill) Wilson mourned
Mr. Wilson died peacefully June 9, 2022 in Montreal, at the age of 90.
He is remembered for his decades of service to the Montreal English Catholic Community.
Learn more here.
Msgr. Frank Leo, appointed
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal
Announced by the Holy See on July 16, memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It is expected that he will be-gin his new ministry sometime this fall. Learn more. Congratulations and prayers to Bishop-elect Leo!
Fr. François Charette appointed new Director of the Office for Pastoral Personnel and Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Personnel
He will take up his new responsibilities as of August 8, 2022. Learn more about Fr. Charette here. Prayers and good wishes to
Fr. Charette for a fruitful ministry.RESOURCES 
Catholic Cancer Connection
Are you suffering with, recovering from, or supporting someone with cancer? Catholic Cancer Con-nection is here for you. Our online gatherings and phone network offer spiritual support through pray-er, sharing and more. Contact Debbie or join their Facebook group.
Cathedral Boutique offers
online store
Mary Queen of the World Cathedral now offers its collection of devotional items online, including rosaries, pendants and crosses, to help serve as "a source of inspiration, healing, comfort, joy and love." Visit their website or follow on social media.
Gaining Momentum:
A Vibrant Faith Community for
Catholic Single Mothers
We offer various in-person and online services to support Catholic single mothers. Sign up for our newsletter "Gaining Momentum" and visit our website to learn more about Momentum's outreach, activities and events.
Catholic Action Montreal (CAM)
e-newsletter and membership
Learn more about CAM's strategic planning, the latest on the English-speaking Catholic community groups round-table discussions, and more. Sign up at: info@catholicaction.ca. Want to be a member? Register here.
Dominican Laity of the Canadian Province of Saint Dominic
Interested or have any questions about becoming a lay Dominican? Consider joining the English-speaking Order of Preachers, Dominican Laity in Montreal.
Learn more about St. Dominic's Prayer, Study, Community and Apostolate.
Seeking Spiritual Direction (Accompaniment)?
Consider the Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal for assistance. Contact the Centre at 514-684-2311 or visit their website for more information.
YOUR COMMUNITY MATTERS.
STAY CONNECTED.
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(PDF available above)
The Catholic Church in Montreal is proud to launch a new publication from Archbishop Christian Lépine.
It is prayer booklet, to make it easier to pray, to read the Bible, to recite the rosary, whether alone, as a couple, as a family, with children and young people.
This booklet is called "FAMILY PRAYER - in every home," published on March 25, 2020, in honour of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord.
“COVID-19 affects all of humanity in one way or another. Let us take the time to rediscover the importance of prayer in our personal and family lives. Let us open our hearts to God present with us and to his work of salvation. Let us learn, with the help of Jesus Christ, how to grow in solidarity with our families and our society”, Mgr Christian Lépine.
I invite you to use it and distribute it. It is a free PDF document. (The document link is above in red)