Alexis Effroy, aged 56, has been running the Notre-Dame de Montligeon shrine as General Secretary since March 1th, 2024. Prior to this position, he was its administrative & financial director. In this interview, he clarifies his role and mission. Welcoming…
Clémence is a midwife. Through her job, she attends parents who have lost their babies at birth and knows what a devastating experience it can be. This has convinced her that she should take care of deceased infants. This is her testimony.
Praying for a good life and a happy death, such is the mission of the Fraternity of the Apostolate for a Happy Death in Poland. Three missionaries of the Holy Family have explained it to us on their visit to the Shrine.
In the mild evening, we met Alain, at his camper van parked down the grounds below the shrine where he has been staying for a few weeks. His daughter Marion went missing in 2023 during a trek on the island…
What can we do for our deceased on the practical level, for our loved-ones who have departed? During the month of November which traditionally is devoted to praying for the deceased, Montligeon's suggests to do a pilgrimage. Why have a pilgrimage in November for a deceased?
Alliance VITA, an organization dedicated to the preservation of human life and dignity, has been dealing with complex bioethical issues for 30 years. Camille, their communication manager, describes their special commitment, especially in relation to their end of life approach.…
For the 8th year in a row, on Sunday June 30, over 300 bikers met in La Chapelle-Montligeon to celebrate an event of brotherliness and friendhip. All kinds of motorcycles, including mopeds, Harleys and Japanese motorbikes, gathered in a fun…
Purring engines, with a mixture of good humor and seriousness - such are the ingredients contributing to the the success of the blessing of bikers on June 25 at Montligeon. As our reporters slalomed between the motorcycles, they made some very interesting encounters. Some participants shared their stories.
Michèle Félix came all the way from Belgium. She shares her tetimony: she's not afraid to die. At Montligeon, she discovered that every mass prepares us for death.
Assisted suicide, euthanasia.... the end-of-life bill is the subject of debate. Don Paul Denizot, Rector of the Montligeon Shrine, reflects on the delicate subject of the end of life.