Events, sacramental celebrations, Holy Days and other happenings are listed here by month.
Do you have an event to be included?
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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March 1 World Day of Prayer |
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6th - Wednesday
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| April 2019 | ||
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14th
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19th - 21st Easter Triduum 19th - Good Friday |
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| May 2019 | ||
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28th World Communications Day |
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| June 2019 | ||
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5th - 7th General Assembly of Priests |
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| September 2018 | ||
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Sept. 16 Feast Day of St. Ninian |
Patron Saint of our Diocese | |
| Sept. 29-30 | Diocesan launch of MyParish App |
To sign up or learn more, see |
| October 2018 | ||
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Oct. 1 6-9 pm Training
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Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines Come be part of Alpha! Alpha gatherings, where we share the basics of Christian faith, are wonderful ways to build faith communities. |
Please register by emailing Norma Blinkhorn |
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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? |
For details and promotional materials, see:
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Oct. 13 9:30 am - 3 pm RCIA Workshop
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St. Joseph Parish, Port Hawkesbury
Sponsored by the Diocesan Liturgy Office Who’s Invited?? |
Register by Oct. 11: Diocesan Liturgy Office 902-539-6188 or toll free 1-800-656-5311 ext 237 or St. Joseph Parish, Port Hawkesbury 1-902-625-1045 |
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Oct. 18-21 Women's Cursillo Weekend
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Contact: Kevin or Karen McSween |
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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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Oct. 29 6 pm Young Adults |
St. Theresa Parish Hall, Sydney In Celebration of the 2018 Synod in Rome. Italian meal, followed by conversation with Bishop Dunn |
Limited seating please reserve by Oct. 20 |
| 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? |
For details and promotional materials, see:
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Nov. 1-4 Men's Cursillo Weekend |
Contact: Kevin or Karen McSween |
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Nov. 17 THRIVE! Diocesan Youth Rally |
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Nov. 24 Videoconference: Why Are Funeral Liturgies Good? A Pastoral Approach in Our Time |
Location: Presenter: Cost: $20 per person Tea and Coffee provided
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Contact: Liturgy Office 1-902-539-6188 or toll free 1-800-656-5311 |
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Nov. 25 "You Can Change the World" Antigonish Youth Rally
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Nov. 25-27 Clergy Study Days Preaching from the Lectionary |
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Contact: Mae Rowe 902-539-6188 or toll free 1-800-656-5311 |
| December 2018 | ||
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Dec. 1 First Sunday |
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New Date! Dec. 9 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, Sydney |
Presider: Theme: A videographer will record the Mass for use as a teaching tool in our diocese |
Contact: Anne Stubbert
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| Dec. 25th The Birth of Our Lord |
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