Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

05/26/2026

Spend part of your summer discovering the beauty and history of Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica⛪

Join us for our free guided Summer Tours to explore the maritime heritage architecture & rich history of one of Halifax’s most treasured landmarks. Whether you’re visiting the city or have lived here for years, there’s always something new to discover!

All are welcome, book a time for a group or drop-in at: https://stmcathedral.com/pages/book-a-tour

Photo Credit: Maria O' Brien

05/26/2026

Many of us carefully plan how we invest our resources, seeking growth, stability, and wise stewardship. Yet as people of faith, we are also called to consider how our financial decisions reflect what matters most to us.

One meaningful way to bring your investments into closer alignment with your values is through the gift of securities. By donating publicly traded securities, such as stocks or mutual funds, you can transform investment growth into meaningful impact for the ministry and mission of your local church.

A gift of securities is not only a powerful expression of generosity, but it can also be a thoughtful financial decision. In Canada, donating appreciated securities directly to a registered charity often allows you to avoid capital gains tax on the increase in value, while receiving a charitable tax receipt for the full market value of the securities. Listen to Father Brian MacMillan share the theological reasons behind giving and his experience with gifting stock to his church in the video below.

Want to learn more? Contact our Development Coordinator at 902-429-9800 ext. 125 or email [email protected]

04/27/2026

What's Inside?
Sharing our 2025 Impact Report

The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth remains committed to nurturing faith, supporting our communities, and advancing our mission to share Christ’s love. Our 2025 Impact Report highlights some of the remarkable pastoral work made possible through your generous contributions to our 2025 Archdiocesan Annual Collection, BOLD IN FAITH.

In 2025, we moved to a single annual collection that supports all Archdiocesan initiatives, including Formation, Community, and Mission. This unified approach allows us to respond more effectively to emerging needs while continuing to sustain and grow the ministries that serve our parishes and people. Together, we continue on a shared journey of faith and service, empowering ministries, enriching educational and formation programs, and strengthening parish life across the Archdiocese.

Through your generosity, we are able to spread hope, provide essential resources, and foster spiritual growth in meaningful and lasting ways. As we reflect on the past year, we celebrate the transformative impact of your support, along with the faithful dedication of our clergy, staff, volunteers, and lay leaders who bring our mission to life each day. Thank you!

Your support of the Archdiocesan Annual Collection helps build a stronger, more vibrant faith community throughout the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

Read the report at: https://canva.link/m84rzl3ssq7tp7l

02/10/2026

Stella Maris Parish is inviting you to a special time of prayer and we would love for you to join us. All are welcome!

To help us organize this time of prayer, we ask that at leasttwo people be signed up for each hour. If you are able to commit to an hour, please register on the Stella Maris Parish website: https://www.stellamarishalifax.com/40-hours-of-adoration

Note: If you sign up between 9:30pm-7:00 am, please contact the office: 902-477-3530 x 2 or x 3 to get the code.

02/10/2026

Lent begins next week! Consider taking some extra time to prepare in prayer...

40 Hours Adoration

Stella Maris Parish is organizing a special time of prayer in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday. And they’re inviting the whole diocese to join them.

Starting on Sunday, February 15th @ 5:00pm, until Tuesday, February 17th @ 9:00am the parish will host 40 hours of Eucharistic Adoration.

According to the tradition, the 40 Hours’ devotion mirrors the 40 hours spent by Jesus in His sepulcher between His death on the Cross and His Resurrection, and the 40 days spent by Jesus in the desert. That’s why the 40 Hours are often planned as a prayerful preparation for the time of Lent and Easter.

In October 2024 our Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth was blessed with a Eucharistic Congress that concluded with a wonderful procession, showing our faith, gratitude and love for Christ’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament.

The community at Stella Maris desires to keep alive all the graces that were granted to us thanks to the Eucharistic Congress, and for this reason they are offering 40 Hours for the good of our Archdiocese.

Everyone across the Archdiocese is invited to participate and offer their time of prayer for our local Church and our Archbishop, spending time and honouring our Lord Jesus Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

May the Lord make bloom the seed of light planted in all our hearts in Baptism.

Please register on the Stella Maris Parish website at 40 Hours of Adoration so they can plan accordingly.

01/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Shelter & Housing Expo at IKEA on Saturday and to our incredible speakers for sharing their work! If you want to know more about our affordable and emergency housing projects, please contact us at [email protected] or call 902-429-9800 ext. 125.

01/09/2026

On January 17, we will be hosting a Shelter & Housing Expo to present housing and shelter projects across our Archdiocese from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm on Saturday in the Community Space at IKEA Halifax- 645 Cutler Ave, Dartmouth, NS. You are invited to join us! You will have a chance to learn, ask questions, and find out the latest on accessible housing in your community. Refreshments will be provided, no registration is required.

Archdiocese of Halifax Yarmouth

12/04/2025

Looking to get into the spirit of Advent? Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica is hosting a...

Magnificat: Advent Lessons & Carols
Sat. Dec. 13th at 6:30 pm
Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica

All are welcome to our Advent Lessons and Carols Service! Come listen to the choirs of Saint Mary's Cathedral, join in singing familiar Advent hymns, and reflect on seasonal scripture in the beautiful, sacred space.

A hot chocolate reception sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 1097 to follow in the parish hall!

Freewill donations gratefully welcomed.

12/03/2025

Thank you for being a part of our community! We hope you have enjoyed the photos of BOLD IN FAITH, a celebration of our story as Catholics in Nova Scotia and a renewal of our commitment to Christ’s mission here and now. We're excited about the future of our church.

Your gifts and donations renew vital ministries that touch lives every day. There's still time to donate, visit: https://halifaxyarmouth.org/collections

12/02/2025

Today, December 2, marks this year's , an annual event that encourages people across the world to give back. You can participate by helping us 🌡️ Warm ☝️ UP ❄️ Winter with the Emergency Shelter Project. Visit:

Goal: Raise $50,000 by December 31, 2025 Purpose: Support the Emergency Shelter Project’s Winter Restoration and resident care The Emergency Shelter Project has been in operation for 4 years, and over time units need to be adapted for weather, re...