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Communications

The Communications Office of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth supports the vision and mission the Archbishop to spread the Good News
in the central and southwestern regions of Nova Scotia. This is done through a variety of media that includes print, electronic publications and website
to name a few. For more information or to contact the Communications Office see the contact information on the side of this page.

News Service Summer Schedule

Please note the Halifax-Yarmouth News Service (HYNS), sent directly to inboxes of all subscribers weekly on Tuesdays, will shift to a summer schedule for the next two months.

During the summer, the HYNS will be published twice: July 14 and August 11.

The news service will resume its weekly schedule in September.

The Board of Directors of local Catholic bookstore, Veritas, sadly announces it will have to close at the end of September 2026. The store has proved Catholic books, gifts, and other liturgical supplies to the faithful in the local area for over 31 years.   The announcement from the Board is below:

Wanting to make an important impact on your community? Volunteer! There are a number of organizations, including the Archdiocese, looking for the variety of skills and talents that volunteers bring!  We invite you to consider one or more of the opportunities below:

Please join us at a Marriage Enrichment Weekend on May 1-3, 2026. This weekend is at Between the Hearts Renewal Centre, Amherst, NS. 
Couples, priests and religious from across Atlantic Canada are warmly invited to participate. The weekend provides a prayerful and supportive environment where participants focus on their relationship, strengthen communication, and grow together in faith.

No one should be alone at Christmas.  Join us on Thursday, December 25 for a sit-down Traditional Turkey Dinner and international cuisines at Good Shepherd Parish - St. Agnes Auditorium.  Doors open at 12:30 pm. (Dinner served at 1:00  pm)  We need to know how many of you coming. Text/call Paula at 902-477-7118 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.