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Do not throw away steeples with holy water

Do not throw away steeples with holy water

News - November 15th, 2022

The roof of the church is leaking, the front steps need to be redone, heating costs are prohibitive. One fine morning, the parish factory wakes up and sees no other option but to shut down. Read Nathalie…

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Victor Bourgeau's statue in front of the Lavaltrie church

Victor Bourgeau's statue in front of the Lavaltrie church

News - November 14th, 2022

As the City of Lavaltrie celebrates its 350th anniversary, the municipality inaugurated on Monday a three and a half ton sculpture made by Claude Des Rosiers. This event took place with the presence of…

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The CPRQ receives a 2022 Governor's Award

The CPRQ receives a 2022 Governor's Award

News - November 2nd, 2022

The National Trust for Canada announced the 9 recipients of the Trust’s 2022 Governors’ Awards. The Quebec Religious Heritage Council is pleased to be one of them, for its global approach…

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Encourage the social economy

Encourage the social economy

News - October 26th, 2022

Me Raphaël Déry, general manager of the Fédération intercoopérative en habitation de l’Outaouais (FIHAB), publishes an open letter in the Journal de Montréal…

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What does the future hold for Montreal's unused church buildings?

What does the future hold for Montreal's unused church buildings?

News - October 18th, 2022

As church attendance dwindles, heritage buildings sit empty — some falling into disrepair. Those churches still stand today — but more windows are broken. Read Chloë Ranaldi's article,…

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These wooden churches that bring us together

These wooden churches that bring us together

News - September 29th, 2022

The MRC de Coaticook presents a conference on Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m., at the Sainte-Edwidge church, located at 1399, chemin Favreau, in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton (Estrie). This conference will…

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A concert to highlight the restoration of the organ of the Saint-Zéphirin church

A concert to highlight the restoration of the organ of the Saint-Zéphirin church

News - September 22nd, 2022

The 4230 pipes that make up the 52 stops of the Casavant organ at Saint-Zéphirin church will once again resonate as a whole during a benefit concert on October 2 in La Tuque. This will also be…

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