The minor fire that broke out outside Notre-Dame Basilica on the tower restoration site on December 24 was of electrical origin. No major damage was caused, and religious activities and celebrations will occur as planned. Note that the 9 a.m. Mass has already taken place.

On Sunday 24 December, Masses will be held at 11 a.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and midnight. Renowned soprano Caroline Bleau will perform Christmas carols twenty minutes before the start of the Mass on 24 December. The 9:30 pm and midnight Masses are fully booked.

It will also be possible to visit the Basilica until 4 p.m.

About the Notre-Dame Basilica

Notre-Dame Basilica is Montréal's mother church and Canada's first Gothic Revival church. Its history, marked by the Sulpicians since its founding, is inseparable from that of the City of Montreal. It bears witness to its Catholic foundations and the constant links between the arts and religion. Imitated by several parishes, its style marked a turning point in the religious architectural tradition. A place of prayer and celebration of Catholic worship, Notre-Dame is also the setting for events of national importance, such as state funerals. Elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1982 by John Paul II and designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989, its religious, historical and artistic importance makes it one of the jewels of Quebec's heritage and one of the most visited places in Montreal.