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A step towards the future
The article by Jean-François Nadeau “Heritage buildings converted for the benefit of the community ”, published in Le Devoir on January 10, opens the door to the future. It presents,…
How to diversify income?
For generations, churches have been the pride of entire villages in Quebec. Some are true works of art. But over the past twenty years, more than 600 religious buildings have disappeared from the landscape.…
Gaston Arel: a great name in the organ world has passed away
Gaston Arel, a pioneer of the organ world in Quebec, passed away on December 28 at the age of 93. Whether through his sensual interpretations, his precious teachings or his many implications, Gaston Arel…
Écobâtiment, proud to be involved with the Maison de la famille of the MRC de Coaticook
Religious Heritage for the Climate competition: the Maison de la famille of the MRC de Coaticook among the projects selected “From a circular economy perspective, giving new uses to religious heritage…
Ambitious projects to promote the organ of Val-d´Or
"The pandemic is limiting us a bit for the moment, but we have plenty of projects to develop, including at the school level, underlines Luc Létourneau. We took all the classes at Saint-Sauveur…
Tests to decide the future of the Church of Grande-Rivière
The community of Grande-Rivière will be able to take part in defining the reconversion project for its church. As of January, citizens will be called upon to test different uses that the church…
Important religious archives soon to be brought together in Longueuil
The impressive archives of some 20 religious communities threatened with escheat will be brought together in Longueuil, Le Devoir has learned. They will be protected in a new building attached to the…