Christian Lépine

• Montreal archdiocese strips Brian Boucher of priesthood

  An independent investigation into Boucher has also wrapped up and is expected to be released in November.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2020
  
• Annual mass honouring Montreal’s unclaimed dead adopts special meaning during pandemic

  Archbishop Christian Lépine said his goal this year was to highlight the need for human connection during a global pandemic that has left many people feeling isolated.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2020
  
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• Future priests move from Montreal’s Grand Seminaire, ending its 160 year legacy

  After decades of dwindling interest in the priesthood, the priests-in-training are leaving the historic halls of Montreal's Grand Seminaire.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2020
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• Grand Séminaire de Montréal moves facilities north to Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie

  The Grand Séminaire de Montréal had been at its location on Sherbrooke Street since 1840.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2020
• Montreal archdiocese hires retired judge to conduct independent probe of Brian Boucher

  Pepita G. Capriolo will conduct the independent investigation into Rev. Brian Boucher, a priest who was sentenced in March to eight years behind bars.

  Crime

  Nov 25, 2019
• Archbishop fears Quebec government’s secularism bill will erode freedoms

  Montreal's Archbishop says he fears the province's move to legislate on secularism will come at the expense of individual freedoms.

  Politics

  May 16, 2019
• Montreal worshippers gather in solidarity after Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris

  France has vowed to rebuild the beloved Parisian landmark after the fire gutted the roof and ruined the spire.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2019
• Catholic dioceses in Quebec commission retired judge to look into sex abuse allegations

  The Archdiocese of the Catholic Church of Montreal said five dioceses have commissioned an external audit of their archives.

  Crime

  Mar 27, 2019
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• Montreal priest sentenced to 8 years for sexually abusing 2 underage boys

  A Montreal priest who sexually abused two boys has been handed an eight-year prison term.

  Crime

  Mar 25, 2019
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• Montreal priest Brian Boucher pleads guilty in 2nd sex abuse trial

  Montreal priest Brian Boucher pleaded guilty Monday at the beginning of his second sexual assault trial.

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2019