Pastoral Note 25 September 1, 2025 – World Day of Prayer for Creation My Dear People, The Bishop’s
Rebuilding a Church, Rebuilding Community
Holy Family Church in Sydney Mines celebrates its reopening on Sunday, September 7 with Mass at 10 am
Season of Creation
September 1 Season of Creation Begins This year’s theme: Peace with Creation Pope Francis established the World Day
Celebrating 200 Years: Our Lady of Grace Monastery
Visit our Heritage Row display with photos and artifacts from the Monastery’s rich 200-year history.
Pastoral Appointments 2025
Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick announces the following pastoral appointments, with gratitude for the cooperation of our priests and deacons
Sante’ Mawio’mi: St. Anne’s Mission
The annual St. Anne’s Mission this year is July 21-28, 2025. This gathering of the M’ikmaq Grand Council
“Thank you for your faithful service”
Milestone Anniversaries of our Clergy and Women Religious in our Diocese We offer prayers and gratitude for their
Our New Pope: Leo XIV
“Peace be with you all!” Pope Leo XIV was elected 267th Bishop of Rome on May 8, 2025:
‘Abound in Hope’: National Family in Life Week
National Family and Life Week is May 11-18, 2025. The Catholic faithful across Canada are invited and warmly
Prayers for the Conclave
The conclave to elect our next pope begins Wednesday, May 7. STATEMENT OF THE HOLY SEE The College