Honouring Michael Kieran

The 2026 Bishop Crowley Memorial Award

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the English-Speaking Catholic Council (ESCC) celebrated the 2026 Bishop Crowley Memorial Award at the Marie-Léonie-Paradis Hall in St-Joseph Oratory. The evening welcomed 67 attendees, including community partners, parishioners, friends, and family, in recognition of extraordinary service to Montreal’s English-speaking Catholic community.

Deeply moved by the recognition of Michael Kieran’s faithful dedication and generous leadership, his wife Shirley and daughter Melissa accepted the award on his behalf