Our Archdiocesan Feast Day is December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is also the day that we became the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. Archbishop Dunn invites the faithful to join him to celebrate this important date in the life of our local Church by joining him for a special 7:00pm Mass on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica. A reception will follow in the hall. All are welcome!
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
