125 ans de présence des Missionnaires d’Afrique à Québec : une célébration historique le 18 octobre

The Diocese of Quebec will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Missionaries of Africa in the diocese on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Saint-Roch Church to honor the missionary presence, encounters, and solidarity established by the group.

Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, archbishop of Quebec, will preside over the Mass. He will be joined by Father Stanley Lubungo, the superior general of the Missionaries of Africa, and Sister Françoise Barras, the provincial superior of the Religious of Jesus and Mary of Quebec. Attendees can gather for a snack on the church plaza after the service. Musical performances will be provided by the Chorale des Nations and the Ensemble vocal Universalis.

The celebration coincides with the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday. The Missionaries of Africa continue their work in the Saint-Roch neighborhood through efforts centered on welcoming, listening, and dialogue with the local population.