Archbishop Dunn's Letters to the Faithful

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.

March 6, 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Warm greetings and joy to you, in this year of Jubilee, 2025! In response to the call of Pope Francis and inspired by our Catholic social teaching, Development and Peace together with the global Caritas confederation launches the Lenten campaign Turn Debt into Hope to mark the Jubilee year. Hence, I invite you to participate in this year’s Share Lent campaign.

As we enter the first week Lent, Archbishop Dunn offers his Lenten Message will a focus on the important and sacred journey that Lent invites us into, and in particular during this Jubilee Year, a journey that is a pilgrimage. Click here to read the letter in English and in French.