Suffragan diocese Antigonish, Canada
Diocese of Antigonish
Antigonicen(sis)
Latin Church
Latin rite diocese covering northern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island, erected in 1844 as the Diocese of Arichat and renamed Antigonish in 1886. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and is led by Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, installed in 2020.
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- Established
- 1844
- Catholics
- 124,400
- Priests
- 74
- Territory
- 18,800 km²
Parishes and churches
106 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- St. Joseph, Port HawkesburyPort HawkesburyMass times recorded
- St. Joseph, Reserve MinesReserve MinesView parish
- St. Joseph, SouthWest MargareeSouthWest MargareeView parish
- St. Joseph, St. Joseph du MoineSt. Joseph du MoineMass times recorded
- St. Joseph, St. Joseph’sSt. Joseph’sMass times recorded
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha ChapelPotlotekView parish
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha ParishWagmatcookView parish
- St. Lawrence ParishChurch StreetView parish
- St. Louis ParishGrandique Ferry RoadView parish
- St. MargaretWest Bay RoadView parish
- St. Margaret of Scotland ParishMacNeil RoadMass times recorded
- St. Margaret of Scotland, ArisaigArisaigView parish
- St. Margaret of Scotland, Broad CoveBroad CoveMass times recorded
- St. Margaret of Scotland, Grand MiraGrand MiraMass times recorded
- St. Marguerite Bourgeoys40Mass times recorded
- St. Mary MissionMaryvaleView parish
- St. Mary of the AngelsGlendaleMass times recorded
- St. Mary ParishMabou Harbour RoadMass times recorded
- St. Mary ParishBig PondMass times recorded
- St. Mary ParishBirch StreetView parish
- St. Mary ParishChapel RoadMass times recorded
- St. Mary ParishFrenchvale RoadView parish
- St. Mary’s Polish Parish21Mass times recorded
- St. Mary, LismoreLismoreView parish
- St. Michael ParishChebucto StreetMass times recorded
- St. Michael, East MargareeEast MargareeMass times recorded
- St. Monica ParishTown not recordedMass times recorded
- St. Patrick ParishChapel RoadMass times recorded
- St. Patrick, Guysborough IntervaleGuysborough IntervaleView parish
- St. Patrick, North East MargareeNorth East MargareeView parish
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Bishop
- Wayne Joseph Kirkpatrick
- Born
- 5 June 1957
- Birthplace
- Saint Catharines
Explore the ministry of the bishop.
The cathedral
St. Ninian's Cathedral stands in Antigonish, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.
History
In Nova Scotia, Canada, the Catholic Church maintains the Latin Church Diocese of Antigonish (Latin: Dioecesis Antigonicensis). Wayne Joseph Kirkpatrick serves as its current diocesan ordinary.
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Truth and Reconciliation
The Diocese of Antigonish has launched a permanent website page to support truth and reconciliation efforts following the 2022 apology from Pope Francis to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick stated that the diocese intends to walk together with Indigenous communities to move toward a future of justice and healing. The diocesan plan includes engaging Indigenous elders, chiefs, and faithful to learn about history and culture from their perspectives to address colonial viewpoints. The diocese will also host opportunities for Indigenous members to share their stories and will examine liturgical and administrative practices to better honor local Indigenous cultures. As part of these efforts, the diocese will provide spiritual and financial support to the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund and promote local projects.
- Bishop Kirkpatrick welcomes Daughters of Divine Love
- Diocese of Antigonish observes Season of Creation
- Bishop Kirkpatrick announces 2026 pastoral appointments
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