Archbishop Emeritus Mancini's Letters to the Faithful

On Thursday, February 25, the special joint parliamentary committee on physician- assisted dying released their report, “Medical Assistance in Dying: A Patient- Centred Approach”. The 21 recommendations published in the report have stirred much debate in this already divided subject. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) added their unified voice to this current conversation and released an official statement on Friday, February 26. Our own Archbishop Anthony Mancini has expressed his sadness and disappointment regarding the report in a pastoral note to the faithful of Halifax-Yarmouth. Read his full message on the Archdiocesan website under Letters to Faithful. Click here.

Remind all to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient,
to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling,
to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone….
Christ Jesus saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done,
but according to his mercy… (Titus 3:1-2 & 5)

February 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday

To the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
Dear Friends,

As a new pastoral year got underway this past fall, questions and concerns were raised by some about the wisdom of inviting a political figure to speak at the annual Archbishop’s fundraising event. The speaker delivered a personal witness to the centrality of the Catholic faith in this politician’s upbringing and the formative influence it had on his life and work. The message was clear, well received and reflected the man’s convictions, even if some people were not in full accord with his political views.

On Friday, Feb 6 the Supreme Court of Canada struck down sections of the Criminal Code dealing with assisting in suicide. People everywhere have responded in one way or another to this change. The weekend of the ruling Archbishop Mancini shared his own thoughts and response in the his homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

“Sing praises to the Lord who heals the broken-hearted” – Psalm 147

Dear Friends,

Today the gospel shows us Jesus, the healer! He healed Peter’s mother-in-law, and he healed all those who were brought to him that evening. Why did he do that?

January 30, 2012

Dear Friends,

In recent days, following the implementation of the Revised Roman Missal, I have received a significant number of letters from various quarters of the Archdiocese expressing concern, confusion, discontent and consternation about the interpretation of number 43 of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Particularly distressing for some people is the issue of standing from after the consecration until everyone has received communion.