The Archdiocese of Quebec announced its intention to reorganize its parishes to focus on local missionary activities. At least 75% of the parishes will be affected by this change.

The bishops said they welcomed the minister's willingness to revise and enrich the content of the program, on the condition that "this will not be done to the detriment of the notions of religious culture."

Baptisms in Quebec have significantly declined in since 2012 and there's no indication the trend will reverse.

The four-page letter offers a "pastoral reflection" on the challenges the assisted-dying law.