The Office of Pastoral Life & New Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth works to create the conditions and provide the opportunities in which the Spirit guides us to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and transforms us into the community of witnesses to the Good News of God's love and mercy for the world.
In order to create these conditions and opportunities the office focuses on the following areas of pastoral need: Adult Evangelization & Faith Formation, Catechesis, Liturgy, Youth & Young Adult Ministry, and University Chaplaincy.
In 2021 Pope Francis invited the church to intentionally live synodal journey, that is, “walking together” with one another on the journey of faith. Our Assembly coincides with the first gathering (October 2023)in Rome of this multi-year synodal process. Each of us is called to a personal relationship with Jesus. We are also called to build that relationship by accompanying one another to know, love, and be transformed by God, through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
This call to accompaniment is the major theme of our 2023 Assembly of the People of God.
Through times of prayer, keynote talks, small group and plenary sessions Assembly attendees will gain a better understanding of accompaniment and consider how they can accompany those they meet at the parish – and beyond! You’re invited to join us in Halifax at the McNally Theatre at Saint Mary’s University or take part in the Assembly at our of our hosting sites in Kentville, Truro, or Yarmouth!
When: November 4, 2023
Time: 8:30am to 4:00pm – The Assembly will conclude with Mass.
Where: McNally Theatre, Saint Mary’s University or one of the hosting sites.
Cost: $25 (includes lunch)
For more information and to register visit: www.halifaxyarmouth.org/assembly
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Pastoral Life & New Evangelization Contacts
John Stevens Pastoral Life & New Evangelization Manager (902) 429-9800 ext. 331 |
Chris O'Hara Project Coordinator Faith Formation (902) 429-9800 ext. 322 |
Christine Salterio Communications Assistant (902) 429-9800 ext. 324 |
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Aurea Sadi Project Coordinator and Communications (902) 429-9800 ext. 310 |
Wanda Comeau Coordinatrice de la Catéchèse Secteur francophone Religious Education Coordinator (French) (902) 769-3844 |
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What our Church is saying...
Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation - Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel)
The Episcopal Commission for Doctrine of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) - The Essential Elements of Evangelization Today