Saint Michael’s Parish Catholic Women’s League is offering a $300 bursary to any Roman Catholic youth active in the parish. Application forms are available through local high schools or through this link: stmichaelsbasilica.ca/CWL-Bursary-2026 . Completed applications must be submitted to the Saint Michael’s Parish Office by May 15.
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National Family and Life Week May 10-17
Canadian Catholic Bishops’ Resources for Family and Life Week May 10-17, 2026 are available. This year’s theme is from Christ’s words at the time of His Ascension, “I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:20). Activities and prayers for the whole family area are available via stmichaelsbasilica.ca/NFLW26 .
Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC’s Easter Message
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesuswho was crucified. He is not here, for He has been raised, as He said’.” (Matthew 28:5-6). Today, the Church joyfully proclaims the truth announced at the empty tomb: “He is not here, forhe has been…
Special Jubilee Year in this 8th centenary of Saint Francis of Assisi
Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC has offered a pastoral letter to our diocesan faithful for this special Year of Saint Francis of Assisi. In our diocese, pilgrimage sites include: From Bishop Christian’s letter: As we enter the holy season of Lent, Pope Leo XIV invites us to place the mystery of God back at the center…
Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference July 10-12 2026 – Register Now!
Calling all high schoolers! Jesus meets our deepest longing for meaning, joy, and love. Join hundreds of Catholic teens at Steubenville Atlantic in Halifax, July 10–12, 2026, and encounter the transforming love of Christ. Rising grade 9s through graduating grade 12s are welcome to attend with our group. Steubenville Atlantic is a high-energy youth conference…
Family Catechesis and Religious Education Schedule
Family Catechesis Gatherings in the Parish Centre Everyone is encouraged to join us in sharing our Faith as a community. Please pray for our parish families and youth journeying in their preparation for Christ’s Sacraments. 6:30pm Sunday January 186:15pm Sunday February 46:15pm Sunday February 116:15pm Sunday February 256:30pm Sunday March 156:30pm Sunday March 226:30pm Sunday…
Canadian Bishops support Bill 218 : No MAiD for mental illness
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops strongly opposes euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (MAiD). Access to treatment and palliative care must be improved. Private Members Bill C-218 seeks to prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing MAiD. The Canadian Bishops support this: “To enable or assist in the suicide for these patients…
Canadian Bishops Address Proposed Restrictions on Religious Freedom – Bill C-9
The Canadian bishops have written an open letter to express deep concern regarding recent reports of government plans to remove the long-standing religious exemption in Section 319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code as part of Bill C-9 amendments. Our bishops are requesting charter rights and freedom of religion to be maintained, and to provide clear assurance…
Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 2026 World Day of Peace
‘This ancient greeting, still in use today in many cultures, was infused with new life on the evening of Easter on the lips of the risen Jesus. “Peace be with you” (John 20:19, 21) is His Word that does not merely desire peace, but truly brings about a lasting transformation in those who receive it,…
Winter weather and Mass Attendance
With another winter upon us, we recall that daily Mass is salutary, but not obligatory, see our Catechism of the Catholic Church § 1389). Sundays and Solemnities are ordinarily obligatory, as stated in the same Catechism section and in CCC § 2185.However, some of our parish churches are on distant roads and highways, and if…
Entering into the Advent Season
‘The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shone… For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders; and He is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince…
Christ the King
Jesus Christ is Lord. he possesses all power in heaven and on earth.He is far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, for the Father has put all things under His feet. Christ is Lord of the cosmos and of history. In Him human history and indeed all creation are set forth and…
Red Wednesday – November 19 day of prayer for persecuted Christians
Red Wednesday is an annual event organized by Aid to the Church in Need, dedicated to raising awareness of the persecution endured by our brothers and sisters in faith. Currently, an estimated 327 million Christians worldwide live in countries where religiouspersecution is rampant. They are at risk of being attacked, arrested, imprisoned, tortured, and,in the…
Celebrating All Saints and All Souls’
Families can celebrate their namesake and patron saints from the Communion of Saints and aspire after them, and All Souls’ Day is a time for families to reflect on those loved ones who are no longer with us. We can pray with and for them, share stories, and visit graves. It is also a time…
Thanksgiving Blessings
Blessed are You, Lord our God, Creator of Heaven and earth,and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.We praise You for Your glory, and thank You for Your goodness to us.We praise You for Your generous gifts and for bringing fruitful results to our labours.As we rejoice in Your kindness, we pray also for those who…