Last Sunday I preached at St James Episcopal Cathedral in Chicago.  The texts were particularly difficult, telling the story of Lazarus the poor man and the torment of the rich man in Hades.  You can read and listen to the sermon here –  and of course you can always keep...

Dear friends at the Cathedral Yesterday during the notices I announced that later this year Jonathan and I will be leaving Montreal and returning to the UK.  I have been offered and have accepted the post of associate priest at St Andrew’s, Leytonstone in North East Central London. As some...

Come and see ! The Cathedral community vegetable garden is an intentional way of addressing food security locally while reminding us of the struggle so many face daily around the world. One of the groups facing the biggest struggle with food security are the homeless, a community of whom dwell on...

Looking through the La Scena magazine concert listings, (the ‘go-to’ website and magazine for cultural events in and around Montreal), of the 37 concerts in Montreal from July through to the first week of September 27 of these concerts are L’Oasis Musicale concerts either at the cathedral (=20) or now...

Dear Friend of the Cathedral You are warmly invited to a number of events happening in and around the cathedral during the next few days. Several of these events reflect our desire to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to action. Ø  The Diocesan Synod meets on Saturday beginning with...

On June 10th the Quebec parliament passed bill 64 putting in place the Quebec long-gun registry.  How on earth the Federal government got rid of the federal registry in 2012 is beyond my comprehension.   I would of course go much further: I can see no reason at all why any...

Dear Friend of the Cathedral If you were at the reception and presentation offered to the cathedral last Tuesday by the organisers of the capital campaign I’m sure you would agree that it was a special occasion. Bob King chaired the evening, Bishop Mary Irwin blessed it, Paul Kennington spoke...

Dear Friend of the Cathedral Have you received your invitation to the Preview Launch of the Cathedral’s Major Fundraising Campaign? Our campaign leaders, from both within the congregation and the wider community have been hard at work earning the support of community leaders and major donors, and are eager to...

Since its re-launch in January  2014 L’Oasis Musicale at Christ Church Cathedral has presented over 150 high-quality classical music concerts, open to all, many featuring local emerging musicians. We are delighted to be developing L’Oasis Musicale and introducing an additional series at St George’s church, Place du Canada. To celebrate this,...

Dear Friend of the Cathedral We are celebrating May in the cathedral with liturgy, music and gardens. Last Sunday the Feast of Pentecost included candles, multiple languages, Patrick playing Messiaen and a glorious service of ordination. This Sunday is Trinity Sunday when we will have a second chance to hear...

Please join us on Sunday 15th May from midday at 1444 Union Avenue, H3A 2B8 (behind Christ Church Cathedral) for a celebration of World Fair Trade Day. We will be screening the Canadian documentary film Traceable, directed by Jennifer Sharpe. Traceable is a documentary set against the backdrop of the...

Dear Friend of the Cathedral The feast of Pentecost this Sunday, one of the three major festivals of the church’s year, is a particularly apt celebration for the cathedral’s diverse and inclusive community. The 10 o’clock service will start in darkness and silence and then the deacon will offer the...