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Archbishop Emeritus Mancini's Letters/Videos to the Faithful

Video Update: When Will We Reopen? (eng/fr)

As discussions of re-opening sectors of society, many people have asked when we will re-open our churches? The simple answer is: when it is safe and prudent to do so.  In this week’s video update, Archbishop Mancini shares a summary of a conversation he and other faith leaders recently had with Dr. Strang.  He speaks about the considerations that need to be taken into account as we make a plan for the future re-opening of our parishes. 

 To view Archbishop Mancini’s video update:
        English             French     
or visit www.halifaxyarmouth.org/video

Video Update: A Message of Gratitude (eng/fr)

This week Archbishop Mancini offers his gratitude to the faithful for their prayerful support of the clergy and the work we all continue to do in the name of the Risen Christ. It has been evident over the past several weeks that although the church doors are closed, our Church is definitely wide open! Parishes across our diocese have stepped up to the plate and witnessed to all that Christ is very much alive.

To view Archbishop Mancini’s video update:
        English                French    or visit www.halifaxyarmouth.org/video

A Message of Condolence

Nova Scotians across the province are mourning the tragic events of Sunday’s senseless shooting. As leaders of the local Catholic Church, Archbishop Anthony Mancini and Archbishop Dunn want to express their heartfelt prayers for victims and their condolences to the families, the local RCMP detachments, and all who have been impacted by this horrific incident. In the midst of already challenging days the events of Sunday are hard to comprehend and understand.

Archbishop Mancini has written a letter to the RCMP Commissionaire and all who have been impacted by this heartbreaking loss of so many lives.

To read the letter please click here.

                                                                        April 20, 2020

Commissioner Brenda Lucki, Commissioner of the RCMP
And all those affected by this tragedy,

I wish to express on my behalf, as Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, and in the name of Catholic faithful, our sincere condolences on the loss of life of Constable Heidi Stevenson. Her death in the line of duty, indicates the highest sacrifice that one can make on behalf of the citizens she served.