On Sept. 8, 2025, the Fondation du Grand S\u00e9minaire de Montr\u00e9al published an open letter from its executive director, Alexandrina Diac, posing a vital question for our society: \u201cDoes Quebec still need spiritual leaders?\u201d<\/p>\n\n
Amid growing secularization and shifting social reference points, the letter reminds us that many men and women, often away from the spotlight, accompany the sick, imprisoned, isolated, or those searching for meaning each day. Their attentive presence, comforting words, and genuine listening embody a deeply human and social form of leadership.<\/p>\n\n
The text highlights Quebec\u2019s historical figures\u2014Jeanne Mance, Marguerite Bourgeoys, \u00c9milie Gamelin, Brother Andr\u00e9\u2014whose legacies were built on acts of care, attention, and solidarity. Today, these legacies are fragile in the face of rising loneliness and mental health challenges, calling for renewal.<\/p>\n\n
A recent survey cited in the letter shows that nearly one in three Quebec adults report searching for meaning, underscoring the importance of spaces that train and inspire open, discerning leaders committed to the common good.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cThe Grand S\u00e9minaire de Montr\u00e9al is one of those rare places where, discreetly but with profound impact, the spiritual and human future of our society is being prepared,\u201d writes Alexandrina Diac.<\/p>\n\n
The Fondation invites recognition of the relevance and necessity of supporting spiritual and human leaders who, quietly and consistently, sustain the values of justice, peace, hospitality, and solidarity.<\/p>\n\n
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Read the open letter here (French only):<\/b><\/p>\n\n