
Appointments for the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
October 25, 2026
Most Reverend Brian Joseph Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, announces the following appointments:
Rev. Felix Aguka, Assistant Priest at Stella Maris Parish, shall reside at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica as priest in residence, effective October 29, 2026.
Rev. Benjamin Belgica, Assistant Priest at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, shall become Assistant Priest at Corpus Christi (serving Middleton and Berwick), effective October 30, 2026.
Rev. Francesco Pirisi has been given a dispensation from the vows of the Franciscans of Halifax. He continues as a priest of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and as Pastor of Stella Maris Parish. He shall live in Herring Cove, effective October 30, 2026.
Rev. Benjamin Raze, priest of the Diocese of Tandag, Philippines, shall come to the Archdiocese in November and shall be a priest in residence at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, effective November 15, 2026.
Rev. Andrew Rembarczyk, Assistant Priest for Corpus Christi (serving Middleton and Berwick), has retired from active ministry, effective September 1, 2026, and shall live at St. Agnes Rectory, effective November 3, 2026.
Archbishop's Office
Most Rev. Brian J. Dunn
Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth
Christine Salterio
Executive Secretary to the Archbishop
O: (902) 429-9800 ext. 324
F: (902) 425-0997
1559 Brunswick St., Suite 101
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2G1

