Each year on February 11, Catholics around the world recognize the World Day of the Sick. On this, the 34st World Day of the Sick, we are mindful of all who are sick and ill in any way and those who care for them. Each year the Pope releases a message to commemorate this day. Pope Leo’s message for 2026 can be found by clicking here or by visiting the Vatican website: www.vatican.va
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) offers some resources for this day including logos, pastoral resources, and a prayer card. Links to these resources can be found by clicking here. These resources are available in English and French.
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
