Coronavirus: Churches across Quebec opening for first time since MarchBut Lépine said church is an essential service.“The aspect of spiritual needs … are very important for people and they have an impact on psychological needs, mental health, physical health,” says Lépine.Families were attending the Saint-Leonard parish on Sunday for the confirmation of their children, but due to the number restrictions, some family members were left out.“We did exclude over at least 20 people who were willing to come — we both have brothers and sisters and their grandparents most importantly,” parent Victor Colalillo said. “It’s a shame that the grandparents are not here to celebrate with us.”Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica faces funding crunch as COVID-19.