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Masses for the Faithful Departed

Each summer the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth host Masses at our Catholic cemeteries to offer  people the opportunity to remember their loved ones buried there.  This year’s Masses for the Faithful Departed are scheduled for:

  • Mount Olivet Cemetery, Mumford Rd, Halifax on Saturday, August 9 at 10:00am
  • Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Beaverbank Rd, Lr. Sackville, Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00pm
  • Holy Cross Cemetery, South Park St., Halifax, Monday, September 15 at 5:00pm

Please note: The Masses at Mount Olivet and Gate of Heaven are outdoors and attendees are asked to please bring their own chair. The Mass at Holy Cross will happen in the Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel that sits in the middle of the cemetery.  

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Aurea Sadi
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(902) 429-9800 ext. 310
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Christine Salterio
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