Upcoming Weekly Ultreyas
Scroll below to see our upcoming Ultreyas. This page is updated on a weekly basis. Come visit it often to know about our upcoming events
Diocesan Celebration of Corpus Christi
The Archdiocese of Montreal warmly invites all the faithful, families, parish communities, and friends to join us for the diocesan celebration of Corpus Christi on Thursday❗️, June 4, 2026.
The evening will begin with a Solemn Mass at 7:30 p.m. at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral (René-Lévesque Blvd., east of Peel St.❗️). Following Mass, the faithful will take part in a Eucharistic candlelight procession through the streets of downtown Montreal led by Archbishop Christian Lépine, bearing public witness to our faith in Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. The celebration will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Patrick’s Basilica.
This special annual celebration is a beautiful opportunity for the Catholic community of Montreal to gather in prayer, unity, and joy. Clergy, religious communities, young adults, families, and faithful from across the diocese come together to celebrate the gift of the Eucharist and to draw closer to Christ.
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi — also known as the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ — reminds us that the Eucharist is at the heart of our Christian life. Through the Holy Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and procession, we are invited to meet Christ in the sacred mysteries and bring that presence into our homes, communities, and daily lives.
❗️Please note the different location and day of the week
The Sacred Heart Swing
Social Activity 💃 🕺 🎶
Our friends at Hearts on Fire are inviting Challenge to join for a lovely evening of swing dancing and community. With instruction by Arthur Murray Dance Studios on-site for beginners! Each admission ticket includes 2 beverages & hors d'oeuvres. Additional snacks and drinks available for purchase. Ages 18 and up welcome. All proceeds from this event go to St. Monica's Parish.
Mass: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Date: June 12, 2026
Admission Ticket: $20 (purchase here)
Venue: St. Monica's Parish
Address: 6405, rue de Terrebonne, Montreal, Quebec H4B 1A8, Canada
Dress code: Semi-formal / Cocktail
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Catholic Action Montreal Quarterly Gathering
Our friends at Catholic Action are inviting Challenge to join them for their second CAM Quarterly Gathering of 2026. An evening Mass will be followed by a reception. The reception will feature a service opportunity fair with tables from several of our partner organizations showcasing the work they do in the community and opportunities for you to serve. The reception will also feature a short T.E.D. talk style presentations by one of our partner organizations. Feel free to share this invitation with others who might want to attend.
Note: Challenge will be hosting one of these tables mentioned above 🙌
Please do RSVP by Friday May 29 so we can have an idea of how much food to prepare.
This event is FREE! But we do accept donations to help us cover our costs Give to CAM Here
Special guests: Hardiel Vilchez Quintanilla, of LePont A.P.P.I.
Date: Friday May 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm (Mass) with reception to follow. Reception beginning around 8:00 pm. Ending around 9:30 pm
Location: St Willibrord Parish
Address: 325 rue Willibrord, Verdun, Quebec, H4G 2T7
Contact: (514) 578-2134 or executivedirector@catholicaction.ca
We can't wait to see you there!
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No Ulreya this week
After a wonderful and grace-filled retreat weekend 🙌
Please note that this week’s Ultreya will be a private event and will not be open to the public as we take time to wind down and reconnect after the retreat.
Our regular public weekly activities will resume next week, and we can’t wait to see you all again!
Thank you for your prayers and support ❤️
Challenge Retreat – May 15–16–17
Looking for a weekend that actually makes a difference?
Join us for our upcoming Challenge Retreat: a three-day experience filled with real conversations, powerful witness talks, prayer, music, and time to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.
Whether you’re exploring your faith or wanting to go deeper, this retreat is for you. Come as you are, and be ready to be challenged, inspired, and renewed.
Bring a friend! You won’t want to miss this 🙌
No Ultreya on Friday May 8th
There will be no Ultreya this week as our team is preparing for our upcoming retreat 🙌
Our retreat (May 15–16–17) is a powerful opportunity to step away, grow in faith, and build meaningful friendships. If you’ve been thinking about coming, this is your sign!
Spots are limited! Don’t miss out!
More details here
We can’t wait to see you there 💛
Praise & Worship
Join us this week for a special Ultreya dedicated to Praise & Worship!
Come take a break from the busyness of life and enter into a time of prayer, music, and encounter with God. Whether you love to sing or simply want to sit in His presence, this evening is for you.
Bring a friend and come as you are. We can’t wait to worship together.
Study about the Book of Psalms
Join us as we discuss one of the most ancient forms of prayer:
Psalms: Israel's Hymns of Praise
The talk is a study about the Book of Psalms. We will talk about the Historical context, form and how Israel used the Psalms in worship. We will also address the different forms of the Psalms and how we can use it today to pray in times of joy and times of lament. It will be led by our dear friend Sr. April.
Hope you can make it !
Pro-Life talk
We will explore the pro-life movement in Montreal and reflect on the teachings of the Catholic Church on the dignity of life. It will be a meaningful time of learning, discussion, and community.
All young adults are welcome. Bring a friend!
Cabane à sucre
This weekend’s Ultreya will take place on Sunday April 12th. In the spirit of Springtime, we will be having a Cabana à Sucre Ultreya! Join us for Mass at 12 pm at St Laurent Parish, followed by food in the big hall! Challenge will cover the cost of this event but we ask for two things.
1) Please fill out the Google form below to give us an idea of how many will attend, so we can make the right amount of food!
2) Any donation amount is fine, but we suggest at least 20$ per person. (Going to a real Cabane à Sucre these days costs about 50$).
Registration: click here
Thanks so much and see you soon!
Easter Sunday Mass
Fr. Pierre is looking for volunteers to help at the noon Easter Sunday Mass. Please reach out to Marioz if you’re available to attend this mass and willing to help out.
Good Friday 2026: Way of the Cross Procession Led by Archbishop Christian Lépine Through the Streets of Old Montreal
Challenge won’t be hosting an Ultreya. However, here’s a recommendation for Good Friday:
On Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Communion and Liberation (CL Canada) will host a public Way of the Cross procession through the streets of Old and Downtown Montreal, led by Archbishop Christian Lépine. Rooted in a centuries-old Christian tradition commemorating the Passion of Christ, the Via Crucis invites participants to walk prayerfully together through the city in reflection and silence.
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the historic Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, several hundred participants are expected to follow a solemn route through some of Montreal’s most significant landmarks - Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint Patrick’s Basilica, passing through Place Ville Marie, and concluding at approximately noontime at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. Open to all, this public Good Friday commemoration invites believers and non-believers alike to pause and reflect on the meaning of Christ’s Passion.
At each of the churches along the route, there will be prayers and Scripture readings along with traditional Lenten hymns sung by the CL choir. Between stations, participants will proceed in reverent silence. For centuries, Christians have lived the Way of the Cross as a private and public gesture, walking together through towns and cities in remembrance of Christ’s journey to Calvary. Like the scene portrayed in Duccio’s Way to Calvary, the Good Friday procession through Old Montreal continues this ancient tradition, bringing it into the heart of the city today.
ABOUT COMMUNION AND LIBERATION CANADA
Communion and Liberation is an international movement, within the Catholic Church, composed of a wide range of people who have encountered the Christian event, here and now, lived in communion as the true basis for the human person’s freedom. Communion and Liberation is present in Canada from coast to coast with communities in Saint John, Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver. More details can be found on the Communion and Liberation website. For more information, you may contact Cristina Ardelean, Executive Director of the En Route Foundation, the organiser of the event. The En Route Foundation is a nonprofit corporation which supports the missionary and educational works of Communion and Liberation in Canada.
Palm Saturday Walk
Lots of volunteers are needed for this event. Please contact Marioz asap.
About:
Mission Jeunesse invites teens, young adults, and all those who wish to join this pilgrimage to experience a unique moment of faith and communion.
The walk begins at St. Joseph’s Oratory, where we gather as youth in prayer, music, and reflection. From there, we walk through the heart of Montreal (5km), palms in hand, as a testimony of faith, joy, and hope. Just like the crowd that welcomed Jesus in Jerusalem, this procession is a visible sign of Christ’s presence in the city and the world.
The arrival at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral marks the beginning of the Palm Sunday Mass, entirely animated by youth, for youth. From the music to the readings, prayers, and Gospel, every part of the liturgy is carried by the commitment and fervour of young people.
This pilgrimage is an invitation to fully enter into Holy Week, to follow Christ on his journey to the Cross, and to move forward with confidence towards the light of the Resurrection.
Registration:
https://missionjeunessemtl.org/en/palm-saturday-walk/registration/
Men’s conference
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Montreal
Challenged by the crisis of loneliness plaguing men, Heroic Men Canada, powered by God Squad Canada, wants to encourage men across Canada in building brotherhood.
Imagine if every priest was supported by one or two heroic men. If every Bishop had the support of 30 such men. We could build a brotherhood that could change the face of our families, churches, and culture where no man was alone.
About
God Squad Canada is a charitable society that was started by four police officers in the Diocese of Calgary, who through their work on the streets saw the effects of the lack of loving fathers in the family. They began with an annual men’s conference to invite men to follow in the footsteps of St. Joseph. Soon men from every walk of life were joining in the mission.
God Squad Canada is the engine behind Heroic Men Canada and the ministry to men that Heroic Men Canada is. Heroic Men Canada wants to strengthen the man; strengthen the family; strengthen the Church.
The Squad in God Squad Canada, is a small organized tactical unit in the service of God that is sent in the spiritual battlefield to minister to men, inspiring them to embrace God’s vocation in their lives. These men are Heroic Men. It was out of this heroism that the ministry to men was forged: Heroic Men Canada.
Registration required
Catholic Action Montreal - Quarterly Gathering
On the evening of Friday March 13, Catholic Action Montreal will be hosting our first Quarterly Gathering of 2026. We will begin with a Mass upstairs in the church of Paroisse Saint Laurent (in Ville St Laurent), followed by a reception in the parish hall downstairs.
The reception will feature refreshments and one or two short talks from CAM partner organizations about the good works they do in our Montreal community related to service and social justice.
Our event is being co-hosted by Paroisse Saint Laurent & the Challenge Movement.
Format: Mass followed by reception
Invited: Everyone interested in community service opportunities and social justice
Registration: Click here It’s FREE but registering can help Catholic Action plan for food.
Volunteering opportunity: We need a few challengers to come help set up at 6:00 pm. Reach out to Palmina to coordinate.
Witness talk by Soeur Angèle
Paroisse Saint-Laurent is welcoming the beloved Soeur Angèle to share her inspiring faith journey. Known for her joyful spirit, authenticity, and deep love for Christ, Soeur Angèle will speak about her life, her vocation, and the experiences that have shaped her walk with God.
This promises to be a powerful and uplifting evening. An opportunity to grow in faith, be encouraged by her testimony, and gather together as a community.
Lenten Series: Part 3
In the spirit of almsgiving, join us for the "Coldest Night of the Year": a nation-wide walk to support organizations fighting housing and food insecurity. We'll be walking for "Logifem" an organization that serves women and children in difficulty.
Registration is required and free - use the link below to join our Challenge team for the 5km walk (2km is also possible)! Donations to our team for Logifem are also possible using the link below (note: any donations of 20$ or more will receive a donation receipt).
Hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome!
https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1045482&langPref=en-CA
Lenten Series: Part 2
Join us for a two-part Lenten Series to journey together through the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Each night will include engaging talks, moments of guided prayer, discussion, and practical ways to put Lent into action.
Whether you’re looking to renew your Lenten commitment or discover new ways to grow closer to Christ, this series is for you.
Come ready to learn, pray, and walk this Lenten season together.
Praise & Worship
Fr. Francis Bégin from Sainte-Geneviève parish invited Challenge to visit and animate a Praise & Worship evening with his parishioners.
World Youth Day 2027 - Challenge info session
Learning about WYD + Info session to gage interest for a Challenge group for WYD 2027 in Seoul, South Korea