On September 30 we recognize and honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Archbishop Dunn invites people across the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth to take that day to intentionally listen and learn about the residential school system and pray together for the local efforts being made to walk together with the Mi’kmaq to seek true healing and reconciliation.
Please note: the downtown offices of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth will be closed on September 30 as the staff to take part in a day long Mi'kmaq education session.
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Liturgical Norms
- Guidelines Funeral MAiD - July 2024
- Funeral Booklet-English - Sept 2014 - under review
- Funeral Booklet- French - Sept 2014 - under review
- Pastoral Guidelines on the Healing Ministry of the Church - April 30 2025
- Policy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound - April 30 2025
Holy Thursday - Holy Oil prayers
- Practice of Simbang Gabi Masses - Nov 15 2024
- Letter dated April 30 2025 - norms
- Letter dated Feb 2 2023 – changes after Covid
- RCIA Statutes Halifax - June 2022
- Sacramental Norms Policy Document (August 2026)
- Guidelines for Confirmation - March 2023
- Baptismal Information (Valid, Invalid, and Doubtful Baptism)
Catechetical Sunday
Liturgical blessings for pastoral priorities for use at parish celebrations of Catechetical Sunday.
Sacramental Policy Handbook
Liturgy Contacts
Fr. Henry Smolenaars
Pastor, Director of Liturgy
Deacon Bernie Young
Liturgy MC
Fr. James Richards
Retired, Consultant for Liturgical Ministry
