The Diocese’s new annual fundraising initiative, developed in partnership with the Novatio Foundation, “The Archbishop’s Brunches,” is now in its 4th edition (2026–2027).

The first brunch, to be held in the basement of Holy Trinity Parish, is a special diocesan brunch organized as a fundraising activity to support the delegation of young adults from our diocese who will participate in World Youth Day, scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027.

For each of the four other brunches, the proceeds collected will be redistributed to community organizations that uphold the values of our Church, as well as to certain parish projects within each pastoral zone. Ticket prices will be $25 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under).

• 1st brunch: WYD Special, for all parishes, Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the parish hall of Holy Trinity.

• 2nd brunch: for the Eastern parishes, Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 a.m., at the Ripon Community Hall.

• 3rd brunch: for the Western zone parishes, Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m., in the large parish hall of Saint Joseph Cathedral.

• 4th brunch: for the Northern zone parishes, Saturday, December 5 at 9:00 a.m., at the Gracefield Community Centre.

• 5th brunch: for the Central zone parishes, Sunday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Buckingham.

Thank you for reserving at least two dates (WYD Special and your pastoral zone) in your calendar!

+ Paul-André Durocher
   Archbishop of Gatineau