The Blessed Virgin Mary statue in memoriam of the students of Saint Thomas College who made the supreme sacrifice from 1939 to 1945, has been relocated from the rectory to Saint Michael’s Cemetery, next to the columbarium. Thanks to Stephen O’Reilly, Barry Whitty, and Shane Dinan who carried out this work.
Pope Francis offers a letter on the devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, from his meditations and appeals in June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart, in advance of the anniversary of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque’s December vision of Christ’s heart of burning charity. See his letter, Delixit nos, here. From the…
The Saint Michael’s Fall Supper was successful, with your generosity and with volunteers’ time. Net funds raised including donations, meals, squares, and 50/50 draws amounted to $14,186.98.This Christian hospitality provides fellowship for all ages. A heartfelt thank you to all women, men, and young adults, the surrounding schools, and communities of many cultures. Thank you…
‘Families are essential for our church’s mission,’ says the Most Rev. Brian Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, and Chair of the Episcopal Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis. ‘They show testimony to the Gospel in everyday life through love, sacrifice, and mutual care.’ This pastoral letter outlines a Gospel approach for catechesis in the family, catechesis with…