Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
Halifax NS
B3L 4G2
Who we are
Our Lady of Lebanon Church represents the spiritual, social and cultural epicenter of the Maronite Catholic community in Nova Scotia. Our mission is to grow in and live by the Christian Catholic faith as well as to provide and to strengthen the Maronite traditions and culture. We aim to continue the growth of our Maronite Catholic identity; to give back to the rest of society; to maintain strong bridges with other cultural and religious communities and most importantly to draw ourselves closer to God.
Our Lady of Lebanon Parish in Halifax, Nova Scotia holds a presence that is very strong and alive! In Our Lady of Lebanon there are many activities and events that take place throughout the year and these are geared towards attracting and engaging all age groups. These activities and events are key to maintaining a sense of community, an attachment and commitment to the Maronite Church and faith and to strengthen our relationship with God.
Our Lady of Lebanon Parish in Halifax, Nova Scotia holds a presence that is very strong and alive! In Our Lady of Lebanon there are many activities and events that take place throughout the year and these are geared towards attracting and engaging all age groups. These activities and events are key to maintaining a sense of community, an attachment and commitment to the Maronite Church and faith and to strengthen our relationship with God.
Church Website
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Msgr. Pierre Azzi
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Msgr. Pierre Azzi
Leader Bio:
Monsignor Pierre Azzi was born on April 27th, 1963, to Michel Azzi and Renée Maroun (RIP) in Rmeileh, Lebanon. He is the sixth of seven siblings. He received his elementary and secondary education in Saida, Jieh, Jezzine and Beirut, Lebanon. At a young age, he began his involvement and other activities with his local church.
In 1989 he moved to Montreal, Québec in Canada. He immediately started to get involved with St. Maroun Parish. He took part in founding the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception and was involved with the Marian Apostolic Movement and other youth activities. He played a leading role in organizing and coordinating the pilgrimage youth group for the Jubilee 2000 and different World Youth Day events. In 1993, he entered the seminary at Grand Seminary of Montreal. He later received his Bachelor degrees in Philosophy and Theology. Rev. Azzi was ordained Deacon on January 8th, 2001 and priest on March 2nd, 2003, by His Excellency the late Bishop Joseph Khoury.
Msgr. Azzi served as an assistant priest at the Cathedral of St. Maroun in Montreal and was very active in organizing and directing different youth groups and activities including the Marian Apostolic Movement, Fersan and Talaeh Al-Aadra, prayers groups, etc. He organized and supported spiritual activities outside the Parish at Great Montreal and was appointed by the Diocese to several external pastoral missions including Calgary, Windsor, Leamington and Ottawa.
On September 9th, 2006 Msgr. Pierre Azzi was appointed by His Excellency Bishop Khoury new Pastor of Our Lady of Lebanon Parish in Halifax, N.S, replacing retired Msgr. K.A Aoukar. He was also appointed the Pastor of the Maronite Mission in PEI. In Our Lady of Lebanon Parish, Msgr. Pierre founded and leads numerous groups and committees. These include: Ladies Auxiliaries of Mary, Youth Council, “Fersan Al Arz Dabke Group” for youth, Firsan & Talaeh El Aadra, Annual Lebanese Cedar Festival, prayers groups, etc. He facilitated the founding of the Chapter of the Knights of Columbus for Our Lady of Lebanon Parish.
In 2012 he was appointed as Administrator for St. Charbel Parish in Fredericton, NB.
After the enthronement of Bishop Paul Marwan Tabet as Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy for Canada, he trusted in him many responsibilities and tasks, including: member of the Eparchial Presbyterial Council, member of Eparchial College of Consultors, member of Eparchial Economical Committee, Protopresbyter for the Atlantic Region, and others. Rev. Azzi encouraged the youth-adults of the Eparchy to become more involved and more motivated within their parishes throughout four youth conventions that he lead as General Coordinator of Eparchial Youth Organisation (CMYO).
With his vision and guidance, Our Lady of Lebanon Parish, started the construction of a new church and cultural center to accommodate all the pastoral needs.
On July 11th, 2017, Rev. Pierre was appointed to the position of Vicar General in the Eparchy of St. Maron and on September 23rd, 2017 he was elevated to the ecclesiastical degree of “Monsignor برديوط”.
In 1989 he moved to Montreal, Québec in Canada. He immediately started to get involved with St. Maroun Parish. He took part in founding the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception and was involved with the Marian Apostolic Movement and other youth activities. He played a leading role in organizing and coordinating the pilgrimage youth group for the Jubilee 2000 and different World Youth Day events. In 1993, he entered the seminary at Grand Seminary of Montreal. He later received his Bachelor degrees in Philosophy and Theology. Rev. Azzi was ordained Deacon on January 8th, 2001 and priest on March 2nd, 2003, by His Excellency the late Bishop Joseph Khoury.
Msgr. Azzi served as an assistant priest at the Cathedral of St. Maroun in Montreal and was very active in organizing and directing different youth groups and activities including the Marian Apostolic Movement, Fersan and Talaeh Al-Aadra, prayers groups, etc. He organized and supported spiritual activities outside the Parish at Great Montreal and was appointed by the Diocese to several external pastoral missions including Calgary, Windsor, Leamington and Ottawa.
On September 9th, 2006 Msgr. Pierre Azzi was appointed by His Excellency Bishop Khoury new Pastor of Our Lady of Lebanon Parish in Halifax, N.S, replacing retired Msgr. K.A Aoukar. He was also appointed the Pastor of the Maronite Mission in PEI. In Our Lady of Lebanon Parish, Msgr. Pierre founded and leads numerous groups and committees. These include: Ladies Auxiliaries of Mary, Youth Council, “Fersan Al Arz Dabke Group” for youth, Firsan & Talaeh El Aadra, Annual Lebanese Cedar Festival, prayers groups, etc. He facilitated the founding of the Chapter of the Knights of Columbus for Our Lady of Lebanon Parish.
In 2012 he was appointed as Administrator for St. Charbel Parish in Fredericton, NB.
After the enthronement of Bishop Paul Marwan Tabet as Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy for Canada, he trusted in him many responsibilities and tasks, including: member of the Eparchial Presbyterial Council, member of Eparchial College of Consultors, member of Eparchial Economical Committee, Protopresbyter for the Atlantic Region, and others. Rev. Azzi encouraged the youth-adults of the Eparchy to become more involved and more motivated within their parishes throughout four youth conventions that he lead as General Coordinator of Eparchial Youth Organisation (CMYO).
With his vision and guidance, Our Lady of Lebanon Parish, started the construction of a new church and cultural center to accommodate all the pastoral needs.
On July 11th, 2017, Rev. Pierre was appointed to the position of Vicar General in the Eparchy of St. Maron and on September 23rd, 2017 he was elevated to the ecclesiastical degree of “Monsignor برديوط”.
Other Church Leaders:
Fr. Nahmatallah Eid, Parochial Vicar
Administration
Admin Name:
Jocelyne El-Chaar Khairallah
Admin Position:
Office Manager
Phone:
Fax:
(902) 443-0286
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Jocelyne El-Chaar Khairallah
Driving Directions to Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
Travel/Direction Tips
New address:
111 Clayton Park Dr
Halifax, NS B3M 1M3
111 Clayton Park Dr
Halifax, NS B3M 1M3
Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church Mass Times
Mass Schedule
Monday – No Mass
Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Wednesday – 6:30 pm
Thursday – 6:30 pm
Friday – 6:30 pm
Saturday – 6:30 pm
Sunday – 11:00 am
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Thursday after mass (duration 30 minutes)
Confession
Friday: 6:00 to 6:25 (or upon request)
Confraternity of Our Lady Prayer
Tuesday after mass
Rosary Prayers
Every first Tuesday of the month after mass
Please refer to the monthly bulletin for special mass and service schedules.
Weekly Service Live Stream
Our Lady of Lebanon YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybqItbUJABODqeO_qdg2oA
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Monday – No Mass
Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Wednesday – 6:30 pm
Thursday – 6:30 pm
Friday – 6:30 pm
Saturday – 6:30 pm
Sunday – 11:00 am
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Thursday after mass (duration 30 minutes)
Confession
Friday: 6:00 to 6:25 (or upon request)
Confraternity of Our Lady Prayer
Tuesday after mass
Rosary Prayers
Every first Tuesday of the month after mass
Please refer to the monthly bulletin for special mass and service schedules.
Weekly Service Live Stream
Our Lady of Lebanon YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybqItbUJABODqeO_qdg2oA
It's been more than 3 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Other activities & ministries
Activities:
Apostles Society For Men
Cedar Festival Committee
Confraternity Of Our Lady
Dabke - Fersan El-arz (knights Of The Cedars)
Junior Choir
Ladies Auxiliaries Of Mary
Lay Pastoral Visitors
Liturgical Committee
Religious Education
- Firsan El Aadra - Age: 5-14 Years
- First Communion - Age: Grade 3
- Altar Servers - Ages: 8 Years & Older
- Talaeh El Aadra - Age: 15 To 18 Years
Scholarship Committee
Senior Choir
Special Event Committee
Youth Council
Apostles Society For Men
Cedar Festival Committee
Confraternity Of Our Lady
Dabke - Fersan El-arz (knights Of The Cedars)
Junior Choir
Ladies Auxiliaries Of Mary
Lay Pastoral Visitors
Liturgical Committee
Religious Education
- Firsan El Aadra - Age: 5-14 Years
- First Communion - Age: Grade 3
- Altar Servers - Ages: 8 Years & Older
- Talaeh El Aadra - Age: 15 To 18 Years
Scholarship Committee
Senior Choir
Special Event Committee
Youth Council
Other information
Additional Info:
Office hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church History
THE MARONITE SETTLERS
At the end of the nineteenth century, Lebanese emigration moved to North America, and the first arrivals to Canada were settled in the Port Cities of Saint John, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia. From there they expanded to the other regions of Canada, where they have continued to enrich the cultural fabric of their adopted country. The 1880 Lebanese Maronite settlers were called Turks, Syrians, Assyrians and Arabs. They did not have a chance to deny these false attributions, or to claim their Lebanese origin, until some members of the small Maronite community volunteered in the Royal Canadian Legion.
THE FIRST MARONITE CHURCH IN NOVA SCOTIA
The Lebanese Maronite settlers were active and respected members of the Roman Catholic Churches wherever they settled. They have also proven to be invaluable additions to their respective Canadian communities, both in private and public life. In 1907, the community in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia invited a Maronite priest Rev. Louis Soaib, to visit their small community, and with the agreement of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Antigonish, he founded the Church of St. Joseph. Two years later in 1909, Rev. Louis Soaib, on the invitation of the Bishop and the larger Community of Sydney and North Sydney NS, traded the tiny Church of St. Joseph with St. Patrick’s Church on the Esplanade in Sydney N. S.. He served this community till 195 1, and later died in 1955. In the sixties, the Maronite Church of St. Patrick became a heritage museum, in witness of the great religious and social work this priest had done.
OUR LADY OF LEBANON PARISH IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
In 1979, Rev. Kheirallah Aoukar, a Lebanese Canadian priest and scholar serving in Germany, was instructed by the Vatican to establish a Parish of the Maronite Church in the County of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since that time, despite many bureaucratic obstacles and political difficulties within the Community, and in addition to ministering the daily growing congregation and conducting services in temporary facilities, he has established the parish of Our Lady of Lebanon in Halifax-Dartmouth, NS. He has also periodically visited the Communities of Sydney, NS, St. John and Fredericton, NB and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He founded St. Charbel Church on Argyle Street, Fredericton, in 1984 (now an independent parish).
THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON PARISH IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
The Maronite Community of Metropolitan Halifax, in collaboration with Rev. K. Aoukar, arranged for the construction of a Church accommodating 500 worshippers on Dutch Village Road, Halifax, and a large Parish Hall ( 1981-1982). On July 8, 1982, the Roman Catholic Archbishop James M. Hayes, to whom the Maronites were entrusted and whose support was graciously given, inaugurated the Parish Hall. On November 4, 1984, His Grace Archbishop Elias F. Shaheen consecrated the Church. In 1988, the Bell Tower was built. In 1996-97, the Church needed to be expanded to fit the growing Community. His Grace Bishop Georges Abi Saber gave the permission to purchase the adjacent house and a parcel of land for additional parking. The official opening under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Joseph Khoury, was celebrated on November 1. 1997.
OUR LADY OF LEBANON PARISH AND CHURCH: THE IDENTITY
The Antiochian Maronite Catholic Church is recognized by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Halifax, Charlottetown, PEI, St. John, NB and Antigonish, NS. It is also a federally recognized Charity, and was granted status by Provincial Government of NS through a Private Members Bill in 1996.
THE COMMUNITY AND THE ROOTS
The Maronites in Nova Scotia have always looked to the mountains of Lebanon for a place of Refuge, and to the Mediterranean Sea for an open horizon to follow in the footsteps of their Phoenician ancestors to a new world where they will find freedom, tranquility, peace of mind and the ability to continue their evolution and expand their knowledge. Therefore, they participate in their rich Antiochian heritage of ecumenism, Christian life and doctrine, and learn from the west in order to support their homeland in its search for autonomy, independence and the courage to continue to witness to their Christian and human values.
At the end of the nineteenth century, Lebanese emigration moved to North America, and the first arrivals to Canada were settled in the Port Cities of Saint John, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia. From there they expanded to the other regions of Canada, where they have continued to enrich the cultural fabric of their adopted country. The 1880 Lebanese Maronite settlers were called Turks, Syrians, Assyrians and Arabs. They did not have a chance to deny these false attributions, or to claim their Lebanese origin, until some members of the small Maronite community volunteered in the Royal Canadian Legion.
THE FIRST MARONITE CHURCH IN NOVA SCOTIA
The Lebanese Maronite settlers were active and respected members of the Roman Catholic Churches wherever they settled. They have also proven to be invaluable additions to their respective Canadian communities, both in private and public life. In 1907, the community in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia invited a Maronite priest Rev. Louis Soaib, to visit their small community, and with the agreement of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Antigonish, he founded the Church of St. Joseph. Two years later in 1909, Rev. Louis Soaib, on the invitation of the Bishop and the larger Community of Sydney and North Sydney NS, traded the tiny Church of St. Joseph with St. Patrick’s Church on the Esplanade in Sydney N. S.. He served this community till 195 1, and later died in 1955. In the sixties, the Maronite Church of St. Patrick became a heritage museum, in witness of the great religious and social work this priest had done.
In 1979, Rev. Kheirallah Aoukar, a Lebanese Canadian priest and scholar serving in Germany, was instructed by the Vatican to establish a Parish of the Maronite Church in the County of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since that time, despite many bureaucratic obstacles and political difficulties within the Community, and in addition to ministering the daily growing congregation and conducting services in temporary facilities, he has established the parish of Our Lady of Lebanon in Halifax-Dartmouth, NS. He has also periodically visited the Communities of Sydney, NS, St. John and Fredericton, NB and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He founded St. Charbel Church on Argyle Street, Fredericton, in 1984 (now an independent parish).
THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON PARISH IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
The Maronite Community of Metropolitan Halifax, in collaboration with Rev. K. Aoukar, arranged for the construction of a Church accommodating 500 worshippers on Dutch Village Road, Halifax, and a large Parish Hall ( 1981-1982). On July 8, 1982, the Roman Catholic Archbishop James M. Hayes, to whom the Maronites were entrusted and whose support was graciously given, inaugurated the Parish Hall. On November 4, 1984, His Grace Archbishop Elias F. Shaheen consecrated the Church. In 1988, the Bell Tower was built. In 1996-97, the Church needed to be expanded to fit the growing Community. His Grace Bishop Georges Abi Saber gave the permission to purchase the adjacent house and a parcel of land for additional parking. The official opening under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Joseph Khoury, was celebrated on November 1. 1997.
The Antiochian Maronite Catholic Church is recognized by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Halifax, Charlottetown, PEI, St. John, NB and Antigonish, NS. It is also a federally recognized Charity, and was granted status by Provincial Government of NS through a Private Members Bill in 1996.
THE COMMUNITY AND THE ROOTS
The Maronites in Nova Scotia have always looked to the mountains of Lebanon for a place of Refuge, and to the Mediterranean Sea for an open horizon to follow in the footsteps of their Phoenician ancestors to a new world where they will find freedom, tranquility, peace of mind and the ability to continue their evolution and expand their knowledge. Therefore, they participate in their rich Antiochian heritage of ecumenism, Christian life and doctrine, and learn from the west in order to support their homeland in its search for autonomy, independence and the courage to continue to witness to their Christian and human values.
With us night and morning
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation for which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare. And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and so beloved a hand. Yet when again in this same world You give us the joy we had, the brightness of Your Sun, we shall remember all the days we lived through, and our whole life shall then be Yours alone.
Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church listing was last updated on the 30th of August, 2020
