At the end of June, Deacon Robert Doyle will be retiring from his position as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. Deacon Robert joined the Chancery Office in 2018. As Chancellor he worked closely with the Archbishop, first Archbishop Emeritus Mancini and then Archbishop Dunn, to provide support and pastoral care to the people and parishes of the Archdiocese. Specifically, Deacon Robert oversaw the Marriage Tribunal and Archives. He was also active in managing a number of ministries including but not limited to refugee sponsorship, hospital chaplaincy, welcoming and orienting international priests, the formation of deacons, and serving as a deacon at Saint Ignatius Parish in Bedford.
Each summer the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth host Masses at our Catholic cemeteries to offer people the opportunity to remember their loved ones buried there. This year’s Masses for the Faithful Departed are scheduled for:
Le 7 juin 2025, les paroisses Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption et Notre Dame d’Acadie ont organisé un pèlerinage jubilaire à la Co-cathedrale Saint Ambrose, Yarmouth. Environ 120 personnes se sont réjouies de l’événement enrichissant. Pendant 3 heures et demie, les paroissiens/paroissiennes ont participés à un enseignement sur l’espérance par Père Cyrille Assihou, le chapelet, l’adoration eucharistique avec réconciliation et une messe présidée par Père Hospice Akoffodji. L’avant midi s’est terminé avec un repas partagé ensemble. Voici quelques commentaires que les organisateurs ont reçus;
Board Members needed for Hand in Hand Thrift Store
Currently, we are seeking volunteers to serve on the new Board of Hand in Hand Located at 440 Herring Cove Rd, Spryfield, Halifax. Hand in Hand Thrift Store has long been a valued part of the Special Works of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Halifax Particular Council.
