Rejoice, O Jerusalem! Be glad, you who love her!

— Isaiah 66:10

Pastoral Announcement

With both joy and gratitude, we announce that Fr. Craig Cameron, our Chaplain, has been appointed as the new pastor of Good Shepherd Parish. Fr. Craig will complete his time as Chaplain of Holy Cross on May 26, 2025.

We are grateful for his years of pastoral leadership, wisdom, and dedication to our community.

Please pray for him as he prepares for this new mission.

Moving forward, Fr. Nathaniel DesRoches (FOH) will assist Holy Cross Chaplaincy with pastoral and sacramental care while continuing as Pastor of Saint Francis and Saint Clare Parish. We are grateful for his presence and ministry among us. James and Margaret will now work under the oversight of John Stevens as part of the Pastoral Life and New Evangelization (PLANE) Office.

Masses in Holy Cross Chaplaincy

Masses continue as scheduled this week:

1. Wednesday, 2:30 pm, Holy Cross Chaplaincy Centre, SMU (Fr. Craig)
2. Thursday, 1:00 pm, Dalhousie, (room to be announced)

This week! Celebrate the ministry of Catholic Christian Outreach at their annual Spring Banquet. Saturday at 5:00 pm. Tickets and details: here.

Chrism Mass

Tuesday of Holy Week at the Cathedral. A beautiful and solemn liturgy where the Bishop blesses the sacred oils used in the sacraments throughout the year, and priests renew their vows. A powerful moment of unity in the Church—join us.

Good Friday Retreat

A guided silent retreat on Good Friday, with the opportunity to enter deeply into the mystery of Christ’s Passion. Includes the Good Friday service at the Cathedral and an optional viewing of The Passion of the Christ.

Date: April 18th, 9:30 am – 7:00 pm

Location: Atlantic School of Theology

Registration: here

Household Retreat & Applications

Please pray for our household members as they enter their end-of-year retreat, April 25–26. Spots are still available for men and women next year—interested in intentional Christian community? Apply here.

Chaplaincy Closing for the Summer

Holy Cross Chaplaincy will close for the summer; our last day will be on Tuesday, April 9th. We are deeply grateful for another year of faith, formation, and community. Thank you for being part of this mission—we look forward to seeing you again in the fall! Stay tuned to our texts/Instagram for information about events through the summer.