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We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Fall Supper. This wonderful event could not have happened without the dedication of our many volunteers who gave their time and energy. To all who helped in any way, and to the entire community who came out to support us, thank…

We give thanks for Cassandra Pettigrew returning to help in our parish office, and for Adryn Pereyra, Darcy Stymiest, and Derek Morrison working with our caretaker Shawn Trevors in making the basilica welcoming to parishioners and pilgrims alike.

During summer heat waves… please take care of your health, and those susceptible to heat due to health conditions, who may be alone at home and need someone to check on them. Our basilica in particular is difficult to cool, so during heat waves, take sensible precautions and if necessary, for a serious reason, avail…

Diocese of Saint John – April 21, 2026 The Most Reverend Christian Riesbeck, CC, Bishop of Saint John, announces the following clergy assignments, effective July 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. Rev. Daren Bryk, CC, currently Revitalization Coordinator, is appointed Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. David Fulton, currently Pastor of St….

“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…

Prepare for our 2026 parish Easter Triduum schedule with Father Owen Burns’ poignant reflection on the Solemn Celebration, below. Chrism Mass – 6:30pm Tuesday March 31 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Saint John, reception to follow. Come and celebrate with our priests as the oils are blessed and distributed throughout the diocese…

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…

Pope Leo XIV’s message for this Lenten Season is Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion. “Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our…

This 34th World Day of the Sick on February 11, 2026 is on the theme of, the compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer for this day is: “Sweet Mother, do not part from me. Turn not your eyes away from me. Walk with me at every moment and…

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a global ecumenical observance, during which Christians of all denominations and ecclesial communities are invited to pray for the unity of all of the baptized; to meditate together on Sacred Scripture; to participate in jointly-organized worship services; and to undertake together acts of charity and fellowship. The…

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…

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…

At this Jubilee Year’s end, contemplating our lived graces and renewed hopes, may we place ourselves in joy and wonder of that moment of encounter with the long-awaited Messiah, He whom we seek and for whom our hearts long. May we hear Him say to each one of us personally in the depth of our…

Are you passionate about walking with young people in their journey of faith? Do you feel called to help build vibrant parish youth groups and support diocesan youth events? We invite you to join us for an online introduction to youth ministry on Tuesday, December 9, from 6:00–7:30pm. This session is designed to help you discern…

The 2025 Jubilee of Catechists is a celebration that honours, inspires, and strengthens the faith of Catholic Church Catechists. The Jubilee of Catechists will take place in Rome from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Let us honour and celebrate our Catechists in our diocese and parishes! Offered below are a prayer and…

The Canadian Catholic Bishops have joined with Pope Leo XIV in calling for prayer: ‘Praying and fasting for peace in the Holy Land is both urgent and necessary at this time; it is something to which all the Catholic faithful in Canada should feel called to do, prompted by the loss of life on all…

Families with high school aged youth are welcome to a day of Christ, community, and BBQ, 12:30-6:30 Sunday August 17 at the Villa Madonna Retreat House in Rothesay, NB. Register here.

After bestowing God’s Easter Blessing on Sunday, Pope Francis passed on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, in Rome, at the age of 88. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10am (Rome time), the first day of the Novendiali, on the parvis of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Funeral Mass of the Roman Pontiff Francis will be…

We are pleased to welcome Cassandra Pettigrew, a student from New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), who will be joining our Parish Office for her practicum placement from April 28 to May 30, 2025. Cassandra will be gaining hands-on experience in administrative and parish-related duties as part of her academic program. We are thankful for the…