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PASTORAL LETTERS

However, everything in parish life continues, except for what has been cancelled.
Saturday evening/Sunday masses and catechesis in parishes are cancelled until further
notice. Therefore, weekday masses, baptisms, funerals and weddings can take place, as
long as the required 250-person limit is observed. For the rest, we place full confidence in
the judgment of the pastors and their parish team.

Let us honour Sunday and rediscover the Lord’s Day. Let our sadness in not going to
Sunday Mass be an offering that helps us to appreciate this celebration when it returns. Let
us continue to visit those who are struggling with illness.

During this time of Lent, leading to Easter, let us not forget that Jesus Christ
continually draws near to us. Let us remain tuned in to prayer, solidarity and prevention.
Let us ask God for the grace to remain serene, ready to respect others and filled with hope.

† Christian Lépine
Archbishop of Montreal

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