Archbishop Dunn's Letters to the Faithful

February 11, 2026

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Lent is a time of fasting, giving and anticipation. It is also a special time to remember God’s presence in the poor, which encourages us to act with charity, generosity and justice. A core component of our Catholic Social Teaching is the preferential option for the poor. In Dilexi Te, Pope Leo XIV explains, “wanting to inaugurate a kingdom of justice, fraternity and solidarity, God has a special place in his heart for those who are discriminated against and oppressed, and he asks us, his Church, to make a decisive and radical choice in favor of the weakest” (§16).

Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth:

Habemus papam! Over the past few days, as Catholics we have been rejoicing in the election of a new pope, Pope Leo XIV.   As he begins his ministry as the Supreme Pontiff to 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide I would encourage and invite you all to pray for our new Holy Father.  The task ahead of him has many joys but also many challenges.

April 28, 2025

Dear Friends:

Please join with me in praying for those affected by the tragic events during the Lapu-Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver. Seeing a day of joy turn so quickly to sorrow is difficult for us all.

The Jubilee Year 2025 is underway! Archbishop Dunn has written a pastoral letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese about the activities and initiatives we will look at locally to celebrate this special year. Click here to read the letter in English and in French.

May was all find ways to celebrate this significant year and answer the call of Pope Francis to be Pilgrims of Hope!