EDITORIAL

Celebrating 125 Years of Friendship: A Legacy That Inspires 

It is rare for a friendship to endure through the years with such consistency. And yet, this is precisely what has happened between the White Fathers and the Archdiocese of Quebec since 1901. By celebrating 125 years of friendship, we honor far more than a simple relationship: we celebrate a history made of trust, active solidarity, shared hope, and missionary dynamism in the service of the people of God in Africa. One hundred and twenty-five years of friendship for the Gospel is not an achievement, but a call to continue the mission entrusted by the Lord, to proclaim the Good News boldly, to serve the most vulnerable with compassion, to build bridges of peace and fraternity. It is a duration that surpasses generations, crises, and renewals. It is proof that a bond, when it is sincere and carefully nurtured, can become a true pillar for those who uphold it. The year 2026 will see the renewal, or even the realization, of this friendship which has deeply marked families and communities, weaving memories and traditions across generations, illustrating our faithfulness to Jesus' call to share the Gospel around us. United by faith in Christ, our three brothers are committed in Saint-Roch to continue writing this chapter with the same generosity, the same openness, and the same trust in the service of their brothers and sisters. Happy ministry to the messengers of the Good News.