MEDIA INVITATION - Angels Unawares: A sculpture in solidarity with migrants presented at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

MONTREAL, Oct. 31, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - A monumental bronze sculpture depicting 140 migrants and refugees by Canadian artist and sculptor Timothy Schmalz will be unveiled at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. 

The Rector of Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Father Michael DeLaney, CSC, invites members of the media to the unveiling in the presence of the artist, organizations at the service of immigrant communities, donors and members of the Oratory staff.

Named Angels Unawares from a verse in the Letter to the Hebrews (13:2): Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares, the sculpture is being shown for the very first time in Canada. It refers to the duty of hospitality and solidarity of every human being towards migrants. A reproduction is already on display at the Vatican.

St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, whose staff and visitors include many people of diverse cultural and racial backgrounds in the multicultural neighbourhood of Côte-des-Neiges, will host the 3.5-ton, 6-metre-long, 3.6-metre-high, 2.4-metre-wide sculpture for one year, offering an opportunity for the public to admire and reflect upon its meaning.

What:	Unveiling of Angels Unawares with artist Timothy Schmalz - Photo opportunity, videos and interviews
When:	Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 2:00 pm The event will be held regardless of weather
Who:	Rector of Saint Joseph's Oratory, Father Michael DeLaney, CSC Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz
Where:	The terrace of the Salle des pas perdus at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal 3800 Queen Mary Road, Level 3, Montreal

For more information, to schedule an interview with the Rector of Saint Joseph's Oratory and the artist, or to confirm your attendance, please contact:

Aurelie Saah / Tim Duboyce
Massy Forget Langlois Public Relations
Cellulaires : 438 340-1511 / 514 604-9282
[email protected] / [email protected]

SOURCE Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal