Where It Matters Most

Every day, across Montreal, people are welcomed, accompanied, and supported by a Church that chooses to be present, up close, in the most human moments of life: with those who are lonely or vulnerable, those searching for meaning, those who have been forgotten.

It is in these moments that dignity is not just spoken of, but lived. Through your generosity, you make this presence possible, and help the Catholic Church in Montreal continue to be the face, the hands, and the heart of a community striving to serve those in need, with love. This is the 2026 Annual Campaign.

Message from the Archbishop of Montreal

Where there’s Dignity, We Are There

Thank you, most sincerely, for your faithful generosity. It allows the Catholic Church in Montreal to carry on its mission with people who need a listening ear, to know someone is there and to be accompanied with care. 

Many people live with loneliness and isolation, with aging and illness, with mental health challenges and with the daily struggle to get by. The needs born of these longstanding realities still call us today to be present, to listen and to serve.  

Wherever human life grows fragile, our closeness matters most: it helps affirm the inherent dignity of every person, whatever their circumstances. Through your generosity, our parishes, diocesan services and ministries are able to offer places of welcome, fellowship and support to all who need them. Your gifts also make it possible to train and equip those who serve the most vulnerable. 

As the year nears its end, I invite you to continue this outpouring of solidarity. Your gift reaches directly into the lives of people looking for kindness, practical help and human connection. Your prayers and your actions contribute in tangible ways to safeguarding their dignity and restoring their faith in life. 

Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families, and in our society. 

With heartfelt thanks for your trust, your faithfulness and your part in the mission of the Catholic Church in Montreal.

† Christian Lépine
Archbishop of Montreal

They Are There. Because of You.

Behind every life touched through ministry, and every quiet act of service, there is a person committed to being there, and behind them, a community that makes it possible. These six stories bear witness to what your generosity brings to life, in every place where dignity calls us to be.

Youth Ministry

Mario is there for young people finding their way

For more than 15 years, Mario has been accompanying youth across the Archdiocese of Montreal through Mission Jeunesse Youth Ministry, leading gatherings and supporting young people in their faith journey and in their lives. Today, he continues that commitment with his own group, where the seeds planted through Mission Jeunesse have taken root and grown. Through his presence and his readiness to listen, Mario reminds us that simply being there for someone can make all the difference. His story bears witness to what commitment, hope, and generosity make possible — one young life at a time.

Marriage and Family

Bridget is there for couples preparing for marriage

For more than 20 years, Bridget and her husband have accompanied engaged couples preparing for Catholic marriage across the Archdiocese of Montreal. By sharing their own experience and inviting couples into the depth and meaning of the commitment they are making, they help lay a strong and lasting foundation for family life. Their dedication reminds us that supporting families helps strengthen the entire community.

Pastoral Home Care Visits

Capitoline is there to accompany with compassion

Capitoline offers spiritual accompaniment to those who are sick, elderly, lonely, or homebound, visiting them in their homes, offering a listening ear, and a community connection. Through her attentiveness and compassion, she helps those facing some of life’s most difficult moments find comfort and peace. It is a simple yet profoundly human act of love, a reminder of how much a caring presence can restore a sense of hope.

Cultural Communities / Migration

Alessandra is there to welcome those finding their place, with dignity

Alessandra accompanies migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers as they navigate the often difficult journey of building a new life in Montreal. Through simple acts of welcome, attentive listening, and genuine solidarity, she works to uphold the dignity and worth of every person. Her witness reminds us that for those who have left so much behind, feeling genuinely welcomed can help shape a sense of belonging.

Street Ministry / Homelessness

Deacon François is there for those without a place to call home

Through Notre-Dame de la Rue, Deacon François goes out to meet people experiencing homelessness and profound vulnerability on the streets of Montreal. With compassion, a listening ear, basic supplies, and deep respect, he bears witness to the dignity of every person he encounters. His commitment reminds us that those most forgotten among us are never invisible to God — and that through our support, neither are they to us.

Pastoral Personnel / Priest Care and Support

Sr. Natalia is there for elderly and ailing priests who need care and community

Sr. Natalia tends to the wellbeing of elderly, ill, and vulnerable priests, keeping them connected to their families and to their faith community. Through her devoted accompaniment, she ensures that those who have spent decades serving others are themselves served with tenderness and dignity. Her presence is a quiet but powerful reminder that after a lifetime of service, our priests and spiritual fathers are never left to walk that journey alone.

Contact

• Jeanne Kayi Folly
• Director, Philanthropic Development Department
• 514 925-4300, ext. 217
• jfolly@diocesemontreal.org
• Press Release