Archdiocese of Montreal
Pilgrims of Hope
Towards a Synodal and Missionary Church
Vision 2030
Archdiocese of Montreal
Towards a Synodal and Missionary Church
This document presents the orientations discerned by the Archdiocese of Montreal for the implementation of the Synod on Synodality, extending until 2030.
"Facing contemporary challenges, our Church is called to a profound missionary transformation. This vision invites us to walk together, welcoming diversity as a treasure and placing God's Word at the heart of our community life."
— Archbishop Christian Lépine, Archbishop of Montreal
A Church called to transform itself
Walking together, laity and clergy, in mutual listening and communal discernment. A Church where every voice counts and contributes to the common mission.
A cultural conversion of hospitality that embraces diversity. Creating spaces where every person feels recognized, heard and valued.
Shared leadership among all the baptized. Developing participatory structures where each person exercises their baptismal responsibility.
Placing Holy Scripture at the heart of all community and personal life. Forming disciples nourished by the living Word of God.
Missionary boldness turned toward the world. Engaging concretely for social justice, ecology and service to the most vulnerable.
The transformations necessary for our Church
Transform our ways of being in relationship, prioritizing listening, dialogue and recognition of the dignity of each person.
Review our methods of decision-making and governance to better integrate consultation and communal discernment.
Value the richness of different cultures present in our diocese and foster intercultural dialogue as a source of mutual enrichment.
Develop integrated formation that prepares all the baptized to be credible witnesses of the Gospel in today's world.
Concrete orientations for missionary transformation
Revitalize the Eucharistic celebration as the source and summit of Christian life, with particular attention to welcome, homily and active participation.
Offer formation pathways that touch all dimensions of the person: spiritual, intellectual, human and pastoral.
Develop a culture of radical hospitality, where every person — regardless of origin or situation — feels recognized and valued.
Promote co-responsibility by developing governance structures that truly integrate laity and clergy in decision-making.
Step out of our comfort zones to encounter the world, witness to the Gospel with creativity and engage for justice.
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Access the complete "Vision 2025-2030 Synod" document to discover in detail the orientations, concrete actions and implementation timeline for our archdiocese.
"Together in the boat, we are called to sail into the deep, carried by the Holy Spirit who guides us toward new horizons."
— Inspired by John 21