Liturgy

In gratitude for Pope Francis’ ministry, a Jubilee Prayer Service will be celebrated at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, May 25 from 2:00-3:00pm.  Archbishop Dunn designated Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, a pilgrimage site for the Jubilee Year. As such a Jubilee Indulgence will be granted to Pilgrims who take time to venerate the Jubilee Holy Cross which can be found to the right of the altar upon entering the Cathedral. 

The Sisters of Charity—Halifax celebrate Pope Leo XIV's election. With deep pastoral ties to Chiclayo, Peru—where the Sisters ministered for over 50 years—the newly elected Pope holds special significance for the community.

Tomorrow, Wednesday May 7^th, 133 Cardinals from across the world gather for a conclave (from the Latin cum clavis, meaning "with key") to elect a new Pope. This time, which mirrors the time spent by the disciples in the Upper Room awaiting the Holy Spirit, is marked by constant prayer and discernment for God’s will. However, it’s not just up to the Cardinals to pray. All the faithful are invited to invoke the Holy Spirit “so that we may elect a worthy pastor of the entire flock of Christ.” Therefore, please add the Cardinals, the new Pope, and the whole church to your prayers in the coming days. And, keep an eye out for white smoke.

Pope Francis is remembered for many good works. Of particular note, was his ecumenical legacy. He made great efforts to work towards Christian unity in his many collaboration with our brothers and sisters in other Christian tradition.

On Easter Monday the world received the news that Pope Francis died at 7:35am in Rome.  The official Vatican statement given by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church read:

To honour the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Archbishop Dunn invites the faithful to consider the following: