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Thank you Deacon Robert Doyle

At the end of June, Deacon Robert Doyle will be retiring from his position as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.  Deacon Robert joined the Chancery Office in 2018.  As Chancellor he worked closely with the Archbishop, first Archbishop Emeritus Mancini and then Archbishop Dunn, to provide support and pastoral care to the people and parishes of the Archdiocese. Specifically, Deacon Robert oversaw the Marriage Tribunal and Archives.  He was also active in managing a number of ministries including but not limited to refugee sponsorship, hospital chaplaincy, welcoming and orienting international priests, the formation of deacons, and serving as a deacon at Saint Ignatius Parish in Bedford.

While he will keep some of these duties many of these activities have be passed on as he prepares to retire. His dedication to serving others, attention to detail, and deep faith has left an impact on all who worked with him in recent years.  Slowing down in his retirement will be a challenge but we know it is a challenge he is more thank willing to take on!

To give thanks for Deacon Robert’s ministry and service as Chancellor,   Archbishop Dunn will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving on Monday, June 23 at the 12:15pm Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica.  All are welcome!

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Deacon Robert Doyle
Chancellor
(902) 429-9800 ext.307
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Cathy Walsh
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Archdiocesan Funeral Guidelines

Archbishop Mancini in collaboration with the clergy, religious and lay faithful of our Church of IMG 2500 webHalifax-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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