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April 28, 2025

Dear Friends:

Please join with me in praying for those affected by the tragic events during the Lapu-Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver. Seeing a day of joy turn so quickly to sorrow is difficult for us all.

Fr. Paul Morris will celebrate the 25^th Anniversary of his priestly ordination on Monday May 5, 2025. St Ignatius Parish, 1288 Bedford Highway, Bedford, will mark his anniversary with a Mass on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00pm followed by a reception in the hall. Our Archbishop, Most Rev. Brian J. Dunn, will attend this celebration.

Pope Francis is remembered for many good works. Of particular note, was his ecumenical legacy. He made great efforts to work towards Christian unity in his many collaboration with our brothers and sisters in other Christian tradition.

Frassati Academy is now accepting applications for teachers (Pre-Primary to Grade 7) for the 2025-26 school year. Both full and part-time positions are available.

In celebrating the resurrection of Christ during this year of Jubilee and reflecting on the legacy of our beloved Pope Francis, let us call to mind our responsibility to care for all of Creation. This includes our brothers and sisters in the Global South experiencing devastating debt, the Earth, and all people living at the margins. Easter Sunday and the global Earth Week began at the same time this year. In May we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the papal encyclical Laudato Si’ and reflect on our commitments to climate justice and care for our Earth that are needed now more than ever.

"He Calls Me Beautiful" is the theme of an upcoming Women's Retreat. It will be held at St. Monica's Church in Middleton, Nova Scotia on Friday, May 30 (evening); Saturday, May 31 (day and evening); and Sunday June 1 (morning), concluding with Sunday Mass and Social.

Did you know there’s an international French language school in Halifax? LIFPA Don Bosco Halifax opened in September 2024 and is currently seeking host families for international students coming to Halifax to study in September 2025.