Diocesan Easter Mass Schedule

Easter 2026

Fort Smith, St. Joseph Cathedral

Good Friday
Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday

Hay River, Our Lady of the Assumption

Good Friday
Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday

Inuvik, Our Lady of Victory

Good Friday
Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday

Yellowknife, St. Patrick Co-Cathedral

Good Friday
Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday

Upcoming Events

Installation of Fr. Peter Nguyen as new Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption, Hay River January 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The installation of a new pastor is a significant moment in the life of a parish, marking a fresh chapter in its shared journey of faith and mission. Through this rite, the Church entrusts the pastor with the spiritual leadership of the community—proclaiming the Word of God, celebrating the sacraments, and shepherding the people with…

Bishop on Vacation January 5, 2026 – January 11, 2026

Western Bishop's Retreat January 12, 2026 – January 16, 2026 The annual Bishop’s Retreat of the Canadian Western Bishops’ Conference, held in Mission, British Columbia, at the Benedictine Monastery of Christ the King, is a cherished time of prayer, silence, and fraternal renewal. Rooted in the Benedictine rhythm of ora et labora, the retreat offers the bishops a sacred space away from daily responsibilities…

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18, 2026 – January 25, 2026 The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 is an annual global observance held 18–25 January, during which Christians from different traditions come together in prayer, reflection, and dialogue. Rooted in Jesus’ prayer “that they may all be one” (John 17:21), the week invites churches to seek deeper unity in faith, witness, and service.…