On December 8 we will celebrate our diocesan feast day. This special day for our diocese fall on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Dunn will celebrate a special Mass at 7:00pm at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica and he invites all the faithful to join him.
In preparation for this important day in the life of our Archdiocese all are encouraged to pray for our diocese through the Immaculate Conception Novena. The Novena begins November 29 and concludes on December 7. You find a copy of the novena by clicking on ENGLISH (pdf) or FRENCH (pdf).
Immaculate Mary, pray for us!
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
