On December 14, 2023, the Claims Period for the class action filed against the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Halifax, the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Yarmouth has concluded. Between December 14, 2022 and December 14, 2023 a call went out across the Archdiocese for victims of abuse to file a claim and receive compensation as a part of the class action suit. With this phase completed, claims will go through a process of verification and compensation as appropriate.Updates will be shared as we are able.
The Claims period of the class action suit filed against the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth runs from December 14, 2022 until December 14, 2023. Individuals who wish to make a claim to receive settlement benefits have 12 months in which they can make a formal claim. See notice below.
This week Archbishop Dunn will gather with his brother bishops for the Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in Ontario. This meeting brings together 79 Bishops to deliberate, discern, and discuss the life of the Church in Canada, including:
August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption – and our diocesan feast day! As we celebrate the assumption of Mary into heaven body and soul, we seek her intercession and guidance for the faithful of our whole Archdiocese.
To celebrate our feast day, Archbishop Dunn will celebrate Mass at 12 noon on August 15 at Saint Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass will be followed by a BBQ in the courtyard between the church and the glebe. All are welcome!
As well during the Mass we will take up a special collection for the Daily Bread Outreach program that runs out of the Cathedral hall during the week serving food to almost 700 people each week. And the need is only growing! Many people across our Archdiocese have experienced significant hardship over the past few years, from the impact of the pandemic to the housing crisis to natural disasters. These experiences highlight the fragility of human life and that we must rely on one another in times of hardship. In honour of our feast day we invite you to consider helping those in need by donating to The Daily Bread Outreach, Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
