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Steubenville Atlantic 2026: Worthy of Thanks!

At Steubenville Atlantic this past weekend over 700 youth experienced how worthy they are of Christ’s love and that choosing a life with Christ is worth it! Thank you to everyone who prayed for, supported, and invested in these youth and their youth leaders. 

Vocations Next Steps

Over the summer months a number of men in the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth who are in formation for priesthood or as a permanent deacon will take the next steps in their vocational journeys.

Annual Masses for the Faithful Departed

Each year during the summer the Archdiocesan Cemeteries Office of Halifax offers Masses for the Faithful Departed.  These Masses happen at our three cemeteries: Gate of Heaven, Mount Olivet, and Holy Cross and offer people the opportunity to remember and honour their loved ones who are laid to rest in these grounds. All are welcome.

Holy Cross Chaplaincy: Summer Events

The university academic year may be done but Holy Cross Chaplaincy, our campus ministry team, are still serving up some great events for students over the summer.  Check out the details below:

100th Anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church

This year, Divine Mercy Parish is celebrating a significant milestone: the 100th Anniversary of the official opening of St. Andrew Church in Eastern Passage in 1926. Since 1850 (176 years) the presence of St. Andrew Church and congregation has been a cornerstone of the Eastern Passage-Cow Bay community, providing a place of worship, fellowship, celebration, support, and a variety of outreach programs. As we reflect on our history, we recognize that the dedication of former parishioners, clergy, and religious, played a significant role in shaping the former parish of St. Andrew, now Divine Mercy Parish. Divine Mercy Parish invites all to join us for Holy Mass at St. Andrew Church on one or all of these dates:

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope: Summer Sessions

Dying with Christ – Living with Hope is a faith-filled program that speaks to one of the most important topics of our human experiences. Led by theologians and Christian healthcare professionals, this series offers meaningful insight into suffering, grief, dying, the duty to care, and how we can enter more deeply into the Christian hope of dying with Christ.

The Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada (CMDA) is offering two live online opportunities to participate in this three-session series. Participants will not only experience the program firsthand but will also be equipped to bring it to their own communities, parishes, and ministry settings. A chance to bring Christ’s message of hope to our world.

Summer 2026 Online Series Options:

  • Mondays, August 10, 17, and 24 at 1:00 PM AT
  • Thursdays, September 10, 17, and 24 at 8:00 PM AT

To register visit: https://cmdacanada.org/event/dying-with-christ-living-with-hope-summer-series/

Questions? Contact Brad MacKinnon via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information on CMDA visit: cmdacanada.org

National Coordinator for Migrant and Refugee Ministry

The Canadian Confrence of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has a newly established CCCB Service for Migrant and Refugee Ministry (Human Mobility). This new national initiative will aim to strengthen the Canadian Catholic Church’s pastoral response to migrants, refugees, and other people affected by human mobility across the country. The CCCB is seeking a National Coordinator to lead the Service during its three-year pilot and establish a national network supporting dioceses and eparchies.  You can find the job description by clicking here or visiting the CCCB website: www.cccb.ca