Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Montreal's beloved Br. André in Rome
Oct. 17, making him the first Canadian-born male saint.
A CROP poll, conducted in January, indicates that the person of Jesus remains rooted in the Quebec psyche, among people of all ages. But what do they know of Jesus? Few believe Jesus is the Son of God. Présence Magazine produced a report on the poll results, and the Centre culturel chrétien de Montréal will hold a French-language conference March 13 on the theme, Why Does Jesus Fascinate Us Still?
Read the article and poll results (in French).
Read the English commentary.
See conference details.
This year, 82 adults asked to join the Catholic Church and another 145 requested the sacrament of confirmation. Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte warmly welcomed them during a prayer service at the cathedral Feb. 21.
Read the report... View images of the event on YouTube.
Cardinal Turcotte greets Stéphane Lajeunesse,
who will be confirmed at Saint-François d'Assises church.
Organized by the Evangelization Commitee.
For more details...
These are the major highlights of a weekend of events, to be held March 13-14, in celebration of the Year for Priests.
See the event poster for details (in French)...
Catholic aid organizations have spun into action following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile Feb. 27, killing 279 people and leaving about two million homeless. The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (D&P) has given an initial $50,000 for emergency relief efforts. The Catholic aid federation, Caritas Internationalis, is on the ground distributing aid.
Make a donation or learn more about D&P's relief efforts in Chile. CLICK HERE
A workshop intended for spiritual directors, pastoral teams, pastoral council members and anyone working in group situations
For more information...
March 27, 2010
View the program of the Event...
You will find here the letter to the Pastors and the reply form to fill in and return to the Office for Pastoral Personnel
Letter...
Opening speech by Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte
Liturgy as source and summit of the Church's action.
Download it in PDF format
Documents, reflections, photos
Homilies, texts, reflections and comments
Declarations and documents to help your reflection
(Last update, December 17)