BOLD IN FAITH: A Commitment to Stewardship and Mission
In this Jubilee Year, our Archdiocese launches the BOLD IN FAITH annual appeal: “Proclaiming the kingdom of God with boldness and without hindrance.” -Acts 28:31
This is a celebration of our story as Catholics in Nova Scotia and a renewal of our commitment to Christ’s mission here and now.
Each week, starting in October and leading up to the Archdiocesan Feast Day in December, we will share photos that highlight this story and celebrate our parish communities.
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Your gift to this year’s appeal strengthens vital ministries that touch lives every day:
- Parish Mission – renewing parish life and pastoral ministry
- Community – caring for our retired priests who gave their lives in service
- Formation – nurturing the faith of children, youth, and adults alike
- Outreach & Mission – extending Christ’s love to the most vulnerable, including through the Emergency Shelter Project
- Diocesan Ministry Services – supporting university and hospital chaplaincies
And in gratitude for your local parish, 20% of every gift will be returned directly to your parish, ensuring that your generosity strengthens both your immediate faith community and our Archdiocese as a whole.
This is more than a fundraising effort, it is a movement of faith-filled stewardship. Together, let us be Pilgrims of Hope, building a bright future rooted in faith and service.
Click here to donate today, or call us at 902-429-9800 ext. 125 to donate by phone.
The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is excited to announce the launch of our Youth Showcase: Creative Reflections, with the chance to win a $200 gift card! We are asking for youth ages 19 and under to help us answer the question “How has our faith community helped us through stress, pressure, loss, or difficult moments?”, using an original created work. Answers can range from artwork, poetry, written testimonies, music, and more! We invite youth to reflect on the role that their faith community has played in their lives.
Here are some questions to guide your reflections:
- How has your faith helped you as a student? Have you ever prayed before a big test or assignment?
- How have the friends you’ve made through church supported you in your life?
- What is your favourite part of Mass? What do you find the most calming?
Your responses will be posted on our website, social media sites, and shared as part of the Finding Rest: Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. We are very excited to share your thoughts and reflections on how your faith community has supported you! Along with your work, your first name, age, and parish may be shared. As the submissions will be posted to our wider community, a signed permission and distribution consent form is required for submissions. For youth under 18, this will also require a parent’s signature. Please see the attached form, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Completed submissions, with a signed permission and distribution consent form (found here), can be emailed to
Submissions will be accepted until October 1st, 2026. We look forward to seeing your creative reflections!

Support the Work of our Church
Development Contact
Jennifer Derwey-Deane
Development Coordinator
(902) 429-9800 ext 125

