September 8, 2024
Join Us for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
You are warmly invited to participate in a local celebration of World Day of Migrants and Refugees on
Sunday, September 29, 2024, 5:00 PM
at Saint-Martyrs-du-Vietnam, 2602 rue Beaubien E.
This special celebration will be led by
Archbishop Christian Lépine.
The theme, “God Walks with His People,” reminds us that the Lord is with those on the move, especially migrants and refugees. This day calls us to stand in solidarity with those who are forced to flee their homes due to violence, persecution, or hardship.
We encourage you to join us in this important time dedicated to reflection, prayer, and community action. Together, we can advocate for policies that respect the dignity and safety of all individuals.
Let us unite in prayer and commitment to ensure that every person is treated with compassion and justice.
We hope to see you there.
Warm regards,
Fr. Pierangelo Paternieri
Episcopal Vicar, and
Director of the Office of
Cultural Communities and Rituals
*God walks with His people:
Message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024
September 1, 2024
Participate in the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
OTTAWA, 26 August 2024 – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) invites all Catholic faithful to join in the global celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation that will take place 1 September 2024. This day calls on all of us to unite in prayer, reflection, and action for the protection and preservation of our common home.
This year’s theme, “Hope and Act with Creation,” draws inspiration from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans (8:19-25), emphasizing the hope that stems from our faith and the active role we must play in caring for the world around us. The theme resonates with Pope Francis’ message, highlighting our responsibility as stewards of creation and our call to safeguard the environment for future generations.
The CCCB encourages dioceses, parishes, and Catholic organizations to organize special liturgies, prayer services, and educational initiatives to mark this important day. This is a time to reflect on our role in God’s creation, to seek forgiveness for the ways we have harmed the earth, and to commit ourselves to actions that promote ecological justice.
“We are called to an ecological conversion, to care for our environment as an expression of our love for God and our neighbours,” said Bishop William T. McGrattan, President of the CCCB. “On this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, let us come together in solidarity with all people of goodwill to pray, reflect, and act for the protection of our planet.”
In preparation for the special day, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has published a video and resources (Pope Francis’ Message, an infographic, several press releases, and a pastoral kit), which can be consulted and downloaded from its website.
The CCCB hopes that this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation will inspire a renewed commitment among all Catholics to protect the environment and promote sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Maribel Mayorga
Director of Communications
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)
Email: communications@cccb.ca
Telephone: 613-241-9461, ext. 225
August 11, 2024
Celebrate the Month of Saint Brother André
At Saint Joseph’s Oratory, the month of August is dedicated to Saint Brother André, Patron Saint of Family Caregivers in Canada, born on August 9, 1845.
You are invited to participate in pastoral and cultural events on offer throughout the month..
More information at: www.saint-joseph.org
June 30, 2024
Relics of Saint Padre Pio at Missione Maria Ausiliatrice
On August 2nd and 3rd, 2024, Missione Maria Ausiliatrice will be hosting and venerating five relics of St. Padre Pio.
Come and celebrate this very special event with venerations, special Mass and a witness talk.
There is no cost, a freewill donation is appreciated.
More information at: www.mmaparish.ca
Missione Maria Ausiliatrice
8550 Joliot-Curie,
Montréal QC H1E 4C3
Phone: 514 648-9424
Email: info@mmaparish.ca
June 2, 2024
Picnic gathering:
Come celebrate our Consecrated community
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, everyone in Consecrated Life serving within our Archdiocese (and anyone who wishes to join) is warmly invited to a community picnic at Parc Jarry from 11 AM to 2 PM.
We hope this occasion can help provide an opportunity for our greater consecrated community to come together in fellowship and make consecrated life more visible in the heart of the city. Archbishop Christian Lépine will be present. We hope to see you there!
Participation is free, but registration is required
For further information, please contact
the diocesan Office for Consecrated Life at:
438-394-5996, ext. 288 or 289
