In a Pastoral Letter addressed to the priests, pastoral teams and all the faithful of the diocese, Archbishop Christian Lépine refers to sexual abuse in the Church and invites us to be people of peace, healing and reconciliation and exhorts us to unite in prayer as we approach Holy Week. (Click on the link to see the full text)

Join us for our annual Way of the Cross which will be held on Good Friday morning, April 19, led by Archbishop Christian Lépine, throughout the streets and churches of Old Montreal. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (400 St. Paul St. East, Montreal, H2Y 1H4) and will conclude at noon at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (corner René-Levesque Blvd. West and Mansfield St.). We invite everyone to this time of prayer, refelction and song. Contact Communion & Liberation at 514-667-5709 or secretary@clonline.ca.

On Thursday, May 9, 2019, we will once again return to Parliament Hill in our nation’s capital to unapologetically stand up for the right to life for all human beings. This year’s 22nd National March for Life is very significant because we will be commemorating 50 years of legalized abortion in Canada—half of a century of sanctioned child-killing since the passing of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s 1969 Omnibus Bill. We need you there to help us end Canada’s abortion legacy. It is precisely because of this somber milestone that it is so important that you make the trip to Ottawa if possible. Your presence at the March challenges our lawmakers, in the Parliament Buildings we assemble before, by reminding them that abortion is a human rights injustice and no human rights injustice ought to ever be permitted. Join us as we march for the more than 4 million unborn children who have been killed by abortion, for the millions of family members and friends who have been hurt because of this national tragedy, and for all children in the womb who remain at risk. To help you plan, follow the link to marchforlife.ca and download our 2019 National March for Life Trip Planner.

Every woman needs a quiet time when she can stop and reflect and turn to God… a time when she can think through the priorities of her life without those inevitable interruptions and those seemingly endless demands on her time and energy - a time for renewing herself mentally, physically and spiritually. Women of all faiths are welcome. This silent retreat will be held from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Spiritual Director: The Rev. Michelle Eason Location: the beautiful Ermitage Ste-Croix (21269 Gouin Blvd, Pierrefonds, H9K 1C1). The cost is $180, with partial bursaries available. This is a silent retreat that is guided and structured but with plenty of free time to rest and reflect. For more information, please contact: Liz Glasgow at 514-453-0883 or glasgows@videotron.ca.

We are pleased to announce that the annual Wardens’ Session in English will take place at the diocese on Monday, April 29 from 6:30 p.m.-9.30 p.m. (2000 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, H3H 1G4). More details and registration info to follow - stay tuned!

Concerts run Sundays at 3:30 p.m. (3800 Queen Mary Rd., Montreal) from March 3 to April 28. Projection on giant screen available. Free admission; contributions gratefully accepted. Visit www.saint-joseph.org for full program details. Contact 514-733-8211 or info@osj.qc.ca

April 23rd, 2019 5h30pm -7h30pm at Loyola High School