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What Are You Doing For Lent?

As we enter into our first full week of Lent the faithful are encourage to find ways to live their Lent fully by fasting, giving alms, and deepening their prayer. To help people do this parishes across the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth are hosting Lenten Missions and other Lenten initiatives. Consider checking out what’s happening at your parishes or those nearby. More information is below.

PLEASE NOTE: for more information on any of the events, please contact the hosting parish directly. Thank you!

ALL SAINT PARISH, Cumberland County

A variety of times of prayer and retreat are being hosted by the Mary Mother of Mercy Prayer group out of Holy Family Church, 63 Church St in Amherst. Events include:

  • Adoration on Mondays from 11:00am to 12:00pm prior to daily Mass
  • Parish wide retreat on Saturday, March 28, 2026

A number of the churches will offer the Way of the Cross throughout Lent. For more information please contact All Saints Parish office at (902) 667-5244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS, Eastern Shore 

Saint John of the Cross Parish Lenten Mission 'JESUS’ MESSAGES FROM THE CROSS,' led by Fr. Johni Mathew will take place on March 19 and 20, 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm at St Genevieve Church, 723 East Chezzetcook Road, East Chezzetcook. This is a wonderful opportunity to personally encounter Christ more deeply and to be transformed by Him during the Lenten season. Each session will consist of talks and prayerful music and is geared for all ages. Should you want more information please contact Donna Reindorf at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

SAINT BENEDICT PARISH, Clayton Park, Halifax

Saint Benedict Parish will host a Lenten Mission from March 5-7, 2026.  The mission will focus on the themes Identity, Work, and Rest and will be led by Hannah Vaughan-Spruce who works with Divine Renovation UK.