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!
