Events Calendar
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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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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First Sunday of Advent |
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