Liturgy
The Department for the Study of Religion at Saint Mary’s University is hosting a free public lecture on October 16 at 7:00pm at the Scotiabank Conference Theatre, Sobey Building. The guest speaker will be Dr. Mark, G. McGowan, FRSC, Emeritus professor of History and Celtic Studies, University of Toronto and Principal Emeritus, St. Michael’s College. He will explore the fate of the Irish Famine orphans.
St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi Parish invites you to join them as they celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi and the 20th Anniversary of the Franciscans of Halifax as community.
The community invites everyone to the following events:
Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Join Catholics worldwide in celebrating the Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Giorgio Frassati! Watch the Canonization Mass on September 7, 2025, at 4:00 AM AT or the replay at 7:00 PM AT on the EWTN App or at EWTN.com. Let their witness inspire us to use our gifts for Christ’s Kingdom.
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Liturgical Norms
- Guidelines Funeral MAiD - July 2024
- Funeral Booklet-English - Sept 2014 - under review
- Funeral Booklet- French - Sept 2014 - under review
- Practice of Simbang Gabi Masses - Nov 15 2024
- Letter dated April 30 2025 - norms
- Letter dated Feb 2 2023 – changes after Covid
- Pastoral Guidelines on the Healing Ministry of the Church - April 30 2025
- Policy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound - April 30 2025
Holy Thursday - Holy Oil prayers
- RCIA Statutes Halifax - June 2022
- Guidelines for Confirmation - March 2023
- Baptismal Information (Valid, Invalid, and Doubtful Baptism)
Prayer for Peace

Liturgy Contacts
Fr. Henry Smolenaars
Pastor, Director of Liturgy
Deacon Bernie Young
Liturgy MC
Fr. James Richards
Retired, Consultant for Liturgical Ministry
