Liturgy

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

As the world remembers  Pope Francis , EWTN is pre-empting its usual schedule and offering exclusive programming that includes: live coverage from the Vatican, prayers, and a variety of specials highlighting the life and legacy of Pope Francis. You can find a schedule of broadcasts by at this link. 

In light of the passing of Pope Francis the Vatican has postponed the canonization of Blessed Carlo that was scheduled to happen on April 27 during the Jubilee of Teenagers.  As a result the originally scheduled local celebration of the canonization on April 26 is also postponed. Thus the 12:15 Mass on Saturday, at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica will be a regular daily Mass.

Stella Maris Parish will host a Memorial Mass for Sr. Joanna Madu, EHJ tonight,  Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00pm. The Mass will take place at St. Michael’s Church, 14 St. Michael’s Ave in Halifax.  Archbishop Dunn presiding.  A collection will be taken at the Mass to help her religious community with the medical and funeral costs. 

The faithful are cordially invited to join Archbishop Dunn for the annual Chrism Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 15 at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica.  A reception will follow.

The arrangements are as follows:

St. Ambrose Co-Cathedral
Thursday, April 3, 2025: Vigil is 6:00pm – 8:00pm with prayers at 7:00pm
Friday, April 4, 2025: Visitation from 12 noon – 1:00pm with Funeral Mass at 1:00pm
Burial to follow at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery

May eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.