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What’s Happening at the Former St. Theresa’s Church?

If you’ve passed by the former St. Theresa’s Church on North St. in Halifax lately you will notice it is in the midst of being torn down. You may be wondering: What’s happening? The church building officially closed in the summer of 2024. After numerous conversations with the parish leadership and community, the Archdiocese took over the property from Saint Francis and Saint Clare Parish and studied what could be done to benefit the community.  Given the need for housing that people can actually afford, the Archdiocese discerned it could help make that happen.  Thus, the plan is to develop housing on the site that will be affordable to a variety of people - newcomer families, seniors, new graduates with their first job, etc.

It is sad to see the beautiful building be taken down, however, the housing project is another means to gather people and offer an opportunity to build a brighter life; it is a sign of hope for the future. A hopeful sign during this Jubilee Year of Hope!

Last week, local MLA Krista Gallagher spoke with John Stevens to hear about what's happening on property.  Check out the reel here: www.facebook.com/share/p/14R9S9vwip2

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Maryn Anderson
Vice Chancellor
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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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