Archdiocese of Quebec Archives

Quebec bishops distance themselves from Canadian bishops’ vaccine note

Mar 17, 2021

A note on COVID-19 vaccines from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops triggered nearly immediate responses from many bishops in Quebec, who felt it was “untimely” and lacked some clarity.

By Philippe Vaillancourt

As resources shrink, Quebec Archdiocese reorganizes parishes for outreach

Jan 26, 2021

The Archdiocese of Quebec announced its intention to reorganize its parishes to focus on local missionary activities. This move comes as human and material resources continue to diminish.

By Philippe Vaillancourt

Self-taught restorer helps save statues for personal devotion in Quebec

Dec 12, 2020

A woman from Victoriaville is using a self-taught hobby to save and restore religious statues, and it has led her to reflect on French Canadians’ relationship with these objects of piety that often end up in the garbage.

By Philippe Vaillancourt

Quebec government limits churches to 50 people, 25 in riskier regions

Sep 22, 2020

The Quebec government took religious leaders by surprise by announcing Sept. 20 that the maximum number of people allowed to participate in an event in a place of worship would be lowered from 250 to 50 in all regions of the province, starting Sept. 21.

By Francois Gloutnay

Quebec cardinal proposes a ‘break’ from catechesis for children, adults

Sep 18, 2020

Cardinal Gerald Lacroix asked parishes in the Archdiocese of Quebec to “pause” their catechetical programs to give them the time they need to think about what comes next.

By Philippe Vaillancourt

Class action request aimed at Quebec nuns for alleged physical, sexual abuse

Oct 12, 2018

The Sisters of Charity of Quebec said they were “surprised” and “troubled” by allegations that children who once stayed at the Mont d’Youville orphanage in Quebec City were sexually abused not only by lay educators but also by nuns.

By Francois Gloutnay