Archbishop Dunn's Letters to the Faithful

March 5, 2026

Appointments for the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Most Reverend Brian Joseph Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, announces the following appointments, which will be effective on April 29, 2026, unless otherwise stated:

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.