Events, sacramental celebrations, Holy Days and other happenings are listed here by month.
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Please email updates or corrections to our Communications Officer.
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18th - 25th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
Location: Parishes/pastoral units throughout the diocese |
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| February 2018 | ||
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2nd - Friday Presentation of the Lord World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life |
An opportunity to celebrate in a special way members of Consecrated Life in our parishes |
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10th - Saturday 08:30 to 10:30 am |
Price: $15.00. Student Price: $7.50 Tickets available at St. Ninian Parish Office (902-863-2338). |
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15th - Thursday For priests, deacons, men and women religious, lay ministers, and those involved in vocations, formation, or clergy and ministry personnel needs. |
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18th Rite of Election of Catechumens |
Location: St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish |
Contact: Chancery Office |
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| March 2018 | ||
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25th 33rd World Youth Day |
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God” (Lk 1:30) is the theme for Pope Francis’ message. | See the message and more on our Youth Ministry page under Events. |
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25th Palm Sunday Holy Hour |
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Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, Sydney About: |
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26th Mass for Blessing of the Oils |
Location: Église St-Pierre, Chéticamp The celebration also honours the 125th anniversary of Église St-Pierre. |
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27th, 28th and 30th An Adaptation of Clarence Enzler's EVERYONE'S WAY OF THE CROSS |
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Good Friday, March 30th Good Friday Pageant |
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14th - Saturday Diocesan Youth Rally Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River |
An active day for youth based on the CBS television show "Amazing Race." Experience a day of faith in a game that incorporates their faith journey, offers testimonies, and a chance to connect with other youth. Lunch provided. Program concludes with Mass at 4:15. |
Register through your parish office. A program of Diocese of Antigonish Youth: |
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13th-15th - Fri.-Sun. |
Location: St. Joseph Renewal Centre, Mabou This is an opportunity to reflect in a prayerful atmosphere, facilitated by a team of Spiritual Directors / prayer companions. |
Contact: Gary Fancey (902) 862-7580 or Winnie Odo (902) 862-2330 |
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NEW DATE 20th-22nd - Fri.-Sun. A retreat program of sharing and healing for persons who are separated, divorced, or bereaved. |
Location: St. Joseph Renewal Centre, Mabou The retreat weekends are an opportunity to connect with faith and peers, and be reminded that no one is alone. |
Contact: Ron Currie |
| May 2018 | ||
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11th - 12th Overnight Youth Retreat for students graduating from high school and preparing for university/post secondary studies |
Location: Camp Geddie |
Contact: Diocese of Antigonish Youth: |
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18th - 19th Diocesan Spring Retreat 7 pm Friday to 3 pm Saturday |
Theme Facilitator: Sheila O'Handley, Diocesan hermit Location: St. Joseph Retreat Centre Cost: $65, includes accommodations and meals |
Contact: Debbie Aker |
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28th (Sunday) World Communications Day |
The Message of Pope Francis is entitled "Fear not, for I am with you (Isaiah 43:5): Communicating Hope and Trust in our Time". | message link |
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4th - 6th General Assembly of Priests |
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| July 2018 | ||
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6th - 8th Steubenville Atlantic Steubenville Atlantic is the annual high school youth conference at Dalhousie University.
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Location: Dalhousie University, Halifax |
Contact: Diocese of Antigonish Youth: On the web: |
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| August 2018 | ||
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Aug 5, 1-4 pm Open House to bid farewell
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St. Joseph Convent/Renewal Centre, Mabou |
Hosted by The Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame with the local sisters We look forward to your presence as we gather to give thanks, celebrate, renew friendships, bid farewell and, of course, enjoy a cup of tea. Open mic and local entertainment will be provided. Ciad Mile Failte! |
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Aug 5, 7:30 pm 125th Anniversary Musical Gala |
Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp |
All are invited to this very special evening of traditional songs with orchestra, choir and invited guests. |
| September 2018 | ||
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Sept. 16 Feast Day of St. Ninian |
Patron Saint of our Diocese | |
| October 2018 | ||
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Oct. 13 9:30 am-2 pm Regional Gathering for our Anniversary 175 |
St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish |
Lunch will be provided. Join us at one, two or all three events to learn more of our history, discuss parish life and consider: How is God speaking to us now? What are we being called to?
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Oct. 20 9:30 am-2 pm Regional Gathering for our Anniversary 175 |
St. Joseph's Church, Port Hawkesbury |
Lunch will be provided. Join us at one, two or all three events to learn more of our history, discuss parish life and consider: How is God speaking to us now? What are we being called to?
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| November 2018 | ||
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Nov. 3 9:30 am-2 pm Regional Gathering for our Anniversary 175 |
Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River |
Lunch will be provided. Join us at one, two or all three events to learn more of our history, discuss parish life and consider: How is God speaking to us now? What are we being called to?
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| December 2018 | ||
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First Sunday of Advent |
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