Christian Lépine
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Montreal archdiocese strips Brian Boucher of priesthoodAn independent investigation into Boucher has also wrapped up and is expected to be released in November.CrimeOct 23, 2020
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Annual mass honouring Montreal’s unclaimed dead adopts special meaning during pandemicArchbishop 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.CanadaSep 16, 2020
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Future priests move from Montreal’s Grand Seminaire, ending its 160 year legacyAfter decades of dwindling interest in the priesthood, the priests-in-training are leaving the historic halls of Montreal's Grand Seminaire.CanadaAug 23, 2020
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Grand Séminaire de Montréal moves facilities north to Rosemont—La Petite-PatrieThe Grand Séminaire de Montréal had been at its location on Sherbrooke Street since 1840.CanadaJul 1, 2020
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Montreal archdiocese hires retired judge to conduct independent probe of Brian BoucherPepita G. Capriolo will conduct the independent investigation into Rev. Brian Boucher, a priest who was sentenced in March to eight years behind bars.CrimeNov 25, 2019
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Archbishop fears Quebec government’s secularism bill will erode freedomsMontreal's Archbishop says he fears the province's move to legislate on secularism will come at the expense of individual freedoms.PoliticsMay 16, 2019
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Montreal worshippers gather in solidarity after Notre Dame Cathedral fire in ParisFrance has vowed to rebuild the beloved Parisian landmark after the fire gutted the roof and ruined the spire.CanadaApr 16, 2019
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Catholic dioceses in Quebec commission retired judge to look into sex abuse allegationsThe Archdiocese of the Catholic Church of Montreal said five dioceses have commissioned an external audit of their archives.CrimeMar 27, 2019
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Montreal priest sentenced to 8 years for sexually abusing 2 underage boysA Montreal priest who sexually abused two boys has been handed an eight-year prison term.CrimeMar 25, 2019
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Montreal priest Brian Boucher pleads guilty in 2nd sex abuse trialMontreal priest Brian Boucher pleaded guilty Monday at the beginning of his second sexual assault trial.CrimeJan 21, 2019
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