Diocese of Montreal to suspend holding church services after today (March 15)

Dear Colleagues and friends in the Diocese of Montréal,

It seems clear to me now that, out of love and care for one another and the cities and towns in which we live and work and worship and serve, that we should all suspend holding church services after today. We will monitor the situation and see whether Easter can be publicly celebrated or not. At this point, I believe that public health authorities are discouraging any non-essential meetings or gatherings.

We will need to be creative in staying in contact and praying with and for the people we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Please make use of all the resources and leaders at your disposal.

May the Lord be with you and strengthen the bonds of fellowship in your ministries.

Faithfully,

+Mary