While a couple of months earlier, on November 3, 2022, Very Rev. Craig Cameron, Rector of St. Mary’s Cathedral was among the thirteen individuals who were also presented with The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Lieutenant Governor.
We extend heartfelt congratulations to our Archbishop 
and Fr. Craig who were honoured for their service in the area of religion.
The medal was created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne. The focus of this program was to honour those who have devoted themselves to the service of others, especially throughout the pandemic, be it as a result of their job, volunteer work or contributions to their community.
To be eligible for this honour, a person had to:
- be a resident of Nova Scotia or have a strong direct connection with the province
- have made a significant contribution to Canada, Nova Scotia or to a particular region or community
- have been alive on February 6, 2022, the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne.
Nominations were considered by partner organizations, notably; the Lieutenant Governor, the Premier, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Third Party, Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Department of National Defense, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and others. A total of 5,000 medals were awarded and the program concludes on February 5, 2023.
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Deacon Robert Doyle
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Archdiocesan Funeral Guidelines
Archbishop Mancini in collaboration with the clergy, religious and lay faithful of our Church of 
Halifax-Yarmouth prepared the document on Catholic funerals in the Archdiocese of Halifax Yarmouth. The document is titled "Catholic Funerals: Theological and Pastoral Considerations".
The document touches on the frequent experience in our faith communities that funerals draw people with diverse connections to the Catholic faith or faith in general. Liturgical options, specifically the separation of the Funeral Rite (Order of Christian Funerals) and the celebration of the Eucharist, can facilitate a fuller involvement of mourners at Catholic funerals. As well new opportunities are presented to evangelize and catechized a Christian understanding of life, death and resurrection. For the faithful the opportunity to celebrate Eucharist at a memorial Mass within a short time of the funeral liturgy can be much more meaningful experience of communion.
This guidelines addresses issues like eulogies, use of Christian symbols at funerals, cremation, and the celebration of the funeral rite at funeral parlors as well as other points to assist parish personnel in the ministry to those who are grieving.
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