All are Welcome
The Parish of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi was created by uniting the four faith communities in the North-West of Halifax. Together, inside our distinctive and historic churches, we worship as one welcoming and vibrant Christian community whose outreach is based in love and friendship.
All are welcome to visit our churches.
Our Vision
Our administrator and our leadership are currently collaborating to create the vision for our parish. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to inspire them for the success of this work.
Our Mission
Support and strengthen our faith community, creating the opportunity to deepen our relationship with God in Jesus Christ and to build up our spiritual communion as disciples, brothers and sisters in Christ.
On this foundation we hope to provide a welcoming environment for everyone who seeks the peace and love that comes from those relationships, and to reach out to everyone who needs to hear the message of the Gospel, through evangelization and charity.
Our Parish Community Leaders
Bringing together and serving in the four churches of North-West End Halifax is our dedicated team, made of many lay leaders who chose to share with our clergy the responsibility of the well-being and growth of our parish. Their dedication makes it possible for us to achieve our mission.
Register and Get the Best Parish Experience
If you have been attending the parish for a while but have not yet registered, please take a moment to register. This allows us to have your important information kept securely in our database so that we can send you your yearly tax receipts, as well as give you the opportunity to manage your mail and giving preferences.
Finding St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi Parish
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
St. Catherine of Siena Church
Thursday: 7:30 pm
After Saturday 9:00 Mass
St. Stephen’s Church
First Wednesday of every month: 7:00 pm
Saturday: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Mass Times
St. Theresa’s Church
Closed temporarily
St. Patrick’s Church
Sunday: 9:30 am
St. Catherine of Siena Church
Sunday: 11:00 am, 1:00pm (Polish/English mass) & 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am (Franciscan Mass with 8:30 am morning prayer)
Tuesday: 12:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 am (Franciscan Mass)
St. Stephen’s Church
Saturday 4:00pm
Sunday 9:30am
Friday 9:00am
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00pm
Walk-In Hours
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
If you have never been to Mass before, or if you haven't gone in a long time, we are excited to have you join us as we celebrate and worship together. We understand that it may feel foreign at first, and that some parts might seem confusing. The last thing we would want is for you to feel unwelcome during the service, so we have created a little guide for you to help you understand the liturgy a little better.
Parish Religious Education for Children (PREP)
The goal of PREP is to assist parents in the religious education of children attending public schools in Kindergarten to Grade 7 and to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and...
Hospitality
The Hospitality Ministry helps to provide a welcoming atmosphere at our parish. In addition to being greeters at each Sunday Mass, the Hospitality groups provides refreshments after Mass and for...
St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization whose mission is: “To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.” Vincentians see...
Altar Serving
Altar Servers are responsible for assisting the priest in a reverent and respectful manner during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Responsibilities include: preparation for the Mass, assisting...
Lectors
The Lector Ministry calls for volunteers to grow in a warm and loving knowledge of Scripture, which is the living Word of God. Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical...
Music/Choir
The choir enhances the liturgical celebrations by leading the music ministry at Sunday Masses through hymns and songs that will ensure the “full, conscious, and active participation in the...
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass. Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a...