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RIP: Fr. John Williams

Last week Archbishop Dunn was informed of the death of Father John Williams on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Fr. John was 82. He was ordained on April 7, 1973, by Archbishop James Hayes and served in many parishes across the Archdiocese.  Before his retirement Fr. John served as Rector of St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica – for the second time - and as Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

You can read a full obituary by clicking here.

People gathered for prayer on Monday evening, and the funeral was held on Tuesday morning at St. Clement’s Church in Dartmouth.

We invite you to pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. John and for comfort for his family and friends as they mourn. 

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Amen.

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