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Opus 9 is reborn at the Précieux-Sang Chapel
One of the first organs of Casavant Frères will live again. Opus 9, an instrument dating back to 1885 that had been out of use for a few years, has been completely rebuilt and restored in recent…
Does the Quebec government do enough to protect its cultural heritage?
In the wake of the destruction of Boileau House in Chambly and the many other cases of heritage buildings demolished, damaged or threatened in recent weeks, the answer is obvious. Read the Alexandre Sirois…
The decommissioning of churches, "a sign of the times" for Pope Francis
What to do with Catholic places of worship that are no longer used for the celebration of the sacraments? The question is at the heart of a congress that is taking place until 30 November in Rome, and…
Open Doors, Historical Research, Heritage Site Interpretation?
The National Trust for Canada is pleased to deliver the Young Canada Works (YCW) program offering summer jobs and internships, a shared initiative with the Department of Canadian Heritage. Two funding…
Creation of a committee on the future of Mauricie churches
This morning, a press conference was held to announce the creation of a committee on the future of churches in the Mauricie region. "The future of the churches is as much a priority for the diocese…
Launch of l'Association du tourisme religieux et spirituel du Québec (ATRSQ)
(French only)Le Regroupement des sanctuaires nationaux du Québec, qui agit comme leader de l’industrie touristique québécoise en matière de tourisme religieux depuis…
When the historical, symbolic and spiritual heritage of the Augustines is used for educational purposes
Last September, at the Monastère des Augustines, a group of students from Université Laval had an extraordinary experience in the course "Palliative Care and Ethical Issues". Read…