A Message from Bishop Mary regarding Supporting Bill S-210 and Protect Children Online

On behalf of the Diocesan Council, I have signed the open letter supporting Bill S-210 which will come before the House of Commons. I am attaching the letter sent to me by mover Penny Rankin, a member of Diocesan Council, and VP of the National Council of Women in Canada. Please consider whether you and your parish can add your support by signing the Open Letter to the government of Canada.

Many thanks, Merci beaucoup,

+Mary

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Chers amis, 

Au nom du Conseil diocésain, j'ai signé la lettre ouverte soutenant le projet de loi S-210 qui sera présentée à la Chambre des communes. Je joins la lettre qui m'a été envoyée par l'auteure de la proposition, Penny Rankin, membre du Conseil diocésain et vice-présidente du Conseil national des femmes du Canada. Veuillez réfléchir à la possibilité, pour vous et votre paroisse, d'apporter votre soutien en signant la lettre ouverte au gouvernement du Canada.

Many thanks, Merci beaucoup,

+Mary

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Black Heritage Celebration 2024 / Célébration du patrimoine noir

Black Heritage Celebration 2024: An Invitation from The Diocese of Montreal

photo by Janet Best

Join Facebook Event HERE

We will open at 10:00 with a lecture by Frantz Voltaire on the contribution of black people to the construction of Quebec society. M. Voltaire, who holds the Ordre de Montréal, founded the Centre international de documentation et d'information haïtienne, caribéenne et afro-canadienne and co-founded the Montréal Human Rights Film Festival.  

We will also be honoring a member of the community who has contributed to education over the past fifty years. The cultural portion of the event will be led by musical artists.

Finally, the Eucharistic celebration, beginning at 11:15, will be presided over by bishop Ogé Beauvoir and Reverend Dr. Deborah Meister, the preacher. Everything will take place on February 10, 2024 in person at Christ Church Cathedral

The Rev. Dr. Deborah Meister
Associate Priest
Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal
514.843.6577


Supper Club Winter Prayer Walk 2024

Get Outside and Pray!

Yes it’s Winter and it’s cold but don’t let this stop you! In fact, walking and praying can actually help to improve mood and well being. Plus there’s a delisious plant based meal to look forward to! Say yes!

Monday, January 28th from 5:30-7 pm meetup at St. Philips Church 7505 Sherbrooke W.

This Prayer Walk is open to all levels of walkers, ages and abilities

RSVP with Lee-Ann by Friday, January 26th to confirm your presence.

Note that our Supper Club winter walk is kindly being hosted by St Philips Anglican Church 7505 Sherbrooke W. close to Montreal West Train Station and Gare Montreal Ouest. Street parking available.

What to Expect? A brisk winter walk (event is rain / snow or shine so dress accordingly) guided and silent prayer, yummy vegan, gluten free dinner, group conversation and the good company of a healthy, inclusive community of seekers.