It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of p\u00e8re Pierre-Antoine St-Cyr, C.S.C., who was called to his eternal rest on April 1, 2025.<\/p>\n
P\u00e8re St-Cyr served the parishes of Saint-Joseph, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine and Saint-Pierre, Ch\u00e9ticamp with unwavering faith, kindness and dedication since July 2019.<\/p>\n
Born on May 7, 1967 in Port-\u00e0-Piment, Haiti, P\u00e8re Pierre-Antoine St-Cyr, responded to the Lord’s call by embracing religious life in the Congregation of Sainte-Croix<\/em>. Entering the Congregation’s novitiate in September 1989, he made his first religious profession on August 26, 1990, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to God and the service of his people. Driven by a desire to deepen his knowledge, he continued his studies in Thomistic philosophy at the Grand S\u00e9minaire Notre-Dame d’Ha\u00efti in Cazeau.<\/p>\n He completed a post-philosophical internship at Pilate in 1992-1993, where he immersed himself fully in community life and parish service. This enriching experience was followed by his theological studies at the Grand S\u00e9minaire Notre-Dame d’Ha\u00efti in Turgeau from 1993 to 1997. On November 30, 1997, he sealed his definitive commitment to the Congregation of Sainte-Croix<\/em> with the profession of perpetual vows. A year later, on August 9, 1998, he was ordained a priest.<\/p>\n P\u00e8re Pierre-Antoine St-Cyr leaves behind a precious legacy of faith, service and dedication. His ministry was marked by a deep love of the Church and an ardent desire to see every baptized person grow in the knowledge and love of Christ.<\/p>\n P\u00e8re St-Cyr is survived by his sister Flore St-Cyr, his brother Jean-Luc Damas and all those who had the privilege of walking with him in faith and mission.<\/p>\n A prayer vigil will be held on Thursday evening, April 24, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. in \u00c9glise Saint-Pierre, Ch\u00e9ticamp. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. also in \u00c9glise Saint-Pierre. For those unable to attend in person, both will be livestreamed via Facebook.<\/p>\n