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           THE CHURCH'S PRESENCE AMONG THE


           MOST VULNERABLE

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            "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and will be repaid in full." (Proverbs 19:17)







            Notre-Dame de la rue
            Director: Father Claude Paradis
            cparadis@diocesemontreal.org
            www.diocesemontreal.org/en/archdiocese/notre-dame-de-la-rue





           Notre-Dame de la rue


            The mission of the Catholic Church of Montreal
            is not only to proclaim the Word of God, it
            serves as a true center of solidarity, assisting the
            most  vulnerable members  of our  society.
            Through Notre-Dame de la rue, the  Catholic
            Church of Montreal provides spiritual presence
            and    support     to    those     experiencing
            homelessness.    Various   services,  including
            listening sessions, spiritual counseling, Mass
            celebrations, and sacramental confessions, are
            offered in the streets.




            Four weekly meal distribution
            services are provided

            •   Community soup kitchen during the winter
            •   Food bags
            •   Chicken meals from the restaurant Au Coq
            •   Sandwiches and beverages

            Clothing distribution

            Funeral Mass
            In September 2023, we celebrated the 22nd
            funeral Mass for homeless individuals who                Father Claude Paradis (blue hat and glasses) during
            passed away and whose bodies went unclaimed.             a clothing distribution session




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