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PASTORAL LETTERS

A r c h e v ê q u e d e M o n t r é a l

Pastoral Letter

A Church reaching out with open arms and doors

June 29, 2020
Dear Brother Priests,
Dear Pastoral Team Members and Parish Catechetical Leaders,
Dear Members of local “Deconfinement” Committees,
Dear Volunteers,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Given that church doors have been closed for more than three months and the
concerted efforts made by your parish or mission to reach out to people, you are keenly
aware of the need for spiritual care that people of all generations require. In many cases,
prayer life at home has grown, together with a renewed appreciation for the family as
the “domestic church.” Meanwhile, so many people have told us how much they long to
be able to return to church, be it for personal prayer, to receive the Eucharist, to become
actively involved once again in Church life and in society.

Church doors received the “green light” to open as of June 22; however, we
remain mindful of the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19 and must continue to work
toward prevention during the “deconfinement” process. From the moment visitors are
welcomed at church until their departure, by providing guidelines governing indoor
movement, personal prayer and liturgy, implementing the various elements of the
diocesan protocol will create the appropriate safe environment that is so necessary.

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