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Liturgy

Save the Date: Chrism Mass, March 31, 2026

The Chrism Mass  will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31 at 12:00 noon at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica.

The Chrism Mass is held during Holy Week in every Catholic diocese. During this Mass, the priests, deacons and representatives of the entire diocesan community gather around  Archbishop Dunn, who blesses the Holy Oils for use in the coming year.  If you have been to a Chrism Mass before – or even if this would be your first time -  save the date!  Join Archbishop Dunn, the clergy, and our family of faith for this important and special liturgy of Holy Week.

Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Liturgical Norms

Funerals
  • Guidelines Funeral MAiD - July 2024
  • Funeral Booklet-English  - Sept 2014 - under review
  • Funeral Booklet- French - Sept 2014 - under review
Liturgy of the Eucharist (GIRM)
Healing Ministry (Communion to Homebound, Anointing of the Sick)
Holy Week

Holy Thursday - Holy Oil prayers

Liturgy of the Word

OCIA (RCIA)
Sacraments (Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation Confirmation and Marriage)

Prayer for Peace

Evening Prayer for Peace Oct 3 2014 rev 4 1

Liturgy Contacts

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