On October 4, 2025, a group of faithful from the Archdiocese of Montreal\u2014including priests, deacons, and seminarians\u2014gathered for a memorable pilgrimage led by Archbishop Christian L\u00e9pine. Known as the Montreal Diocesan Pilgrimage, the event was marked by prayer, fellowship, and spiritual reflection at Notre-Dame-du-Cap, a site steeped in history and devotion.<\/p>\n\n
The pilgrimage was organized by Father Robert Paradis, pastor of Saint-Ambroise Parish in Montreal, and proved a resounding success. Six air-conditioned buses, each with 56 first-class seats, transported the pilgrims from Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, and Saint-Ambroise Parish. From the very start, the journey fostered a spiritual atmosphere, accompanied by prayers of praise, morning lauds, vespers, and blessings from Archbishop L\u00e9pine.<\/p>\n\n
Upon arrival at the sanctuary, participants came together for the first of two reflections led by Archbishop L\u00e9pine. In the morning session, he spoke on the theme, \u201cOur Liberation Comes Through Mary.\u201d<\/i> Drawing on the primacy of God\u2019s love, he reminded pilgrims that God loved us first, and therefore we are called to love in return. In a world often marked by selfishness, narcissism, and misunderstanding, God\u2019s love liberates us through His greatness. Like Mary, we are invited to surrender to God with humility, recognizing His call not as a personal merit but as a gift of grace. The Archbishop encouraged all to seek, through Mary\u2019s intercession, the grace of a humble faith, following her example.<\/p>\n\n
Following the morning reflection, pilgrims participated in Eucharistic adoration and had the opportunity for confession before sharing a communal meal. In the afternoon, the group meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary in the sanctuary gardens, leading into the Archbishop\u2019s second reflection, which addressed pilgrims\u2019 questions regarding plenary indulgences.<\/p>\n\n
The pilgrimage concluded with a solemn Mass celebrated by Archbishop Christian L\u00e9pine and concelebrated by a dozen priests, accompanied by the Franciscan Brothers of Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/i> choir. Many participants expressed a hope that this enriching experience might become an annual event, noting the peace and joy it brought to all who attended.<\/p>\n\n
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\nEpiscopal Vicar, Central Region<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"