Holy Family Parish
Amherst
NS

B4H 3B1

Holy Family Parish, Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Holy Family Dedication
2012 First Reconciliation Celebration
Vacation Bible Camp
Holy Family 2013 Christmas Parade

Who we are

Holy Family Parish was formed in December of 2006 after the amalgamation of the two Catholic Parishes in Amherst - Saint Charles Borromeo and Nativity of Our Lady. This was a result of the Forward in Faith Process put forth by the Archdiocese of Halifax. Plans began in 2008 to build a new Holy Family Church and Parish Center and on July 25, 2010 the new facility was formally dedicated.

Amherst, Nova Scotia is a community with a population of 10,000 plus located on the Nova Scotia - New Brunswick border. Amherst is the commercial center for Cumberland County in Northern Nova Scotia. The town is only a two-hour drive on a major four-lane highway from Nova Scotia's provincial capital, Halifax. Moncton, New Brunswick is only a 40-minute drive and the 12.9 km (8 mile) Confederation Bridge, linking New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island, is less than 45 minutes away.

The original Town of Amherst was established in 1764, two miles west of its present location. Following the expulsion of the Acadians, settlers from New England were invited to settle many communities along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. One of these settlements grew to become the town of Amherst.

Present day Amherst continues to prosper with new commercial and industrial developments to support a growing community. Amherst's stately homes, some nearing 200 years in age along with its beautiful churches charm visitors to the community. Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish is an integral part of the Christian faith life of our town.

While the population of the Town of Amherst is stable, it is an aging community, as Cumberland County has the highest per capita population of senior citizens in Canada. The aging population, coupled with diminishing pastoral resources, has necessitated bringing our founding parishes together as one faith community.

The Archdiocese of Halifax in January 2004 published a pastoral document called "Forward in Faith". This document speaks to our diocesan Church about the need for Pastoral Renewal and makes specific recommendations regarding our diocesan structure in the coming years.

As a result of the "Forward in Faith" document Holy Family Parish became a reality in December 2006. Despite the growing pains of bringing two separate and distinct founding parishes ( Saint Charles Borremo and Nativity of Our Lady) together as one worshipping community many are truly excited about the future of the Roman Catholic Church in Amherst as we move Forward in Faith.

Location of worship / Church Address

63 Church Street
Amherst, NS B4H 3B1
Canada
Phone: 902-667-5244

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Church Pastor

Rev. Gregory Agyeman
Parish Priest
63 Church Street
Amherst, NS B4H 3B1
Canada
Phone: 902-667-2523

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Quote of the Day

Deuteronomy 6:5

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

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Rev. Gregory Agyeman
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Evelyn Currie
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PO Box 1075
Amherst, NS
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Holy Family Parish Amherst Mass Times

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday

3:00pm - St Thomas Aquinas, Joggins Mass
4:30pm - Holy Family, Amherst Mass
6:30 pm- St Cornelius, Streets Ridge Mass

Sunday

9:00am - St Brigid’s, Parrsboro Mass
9:00am - St Thomas More, Pugwash Mass
11:00am- St John the Baptist, Springhill Mass
11:15am - Holy Family, Amherst Mass

Mass Times last updated on the 6th of March, 2023


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Our Lady's Community of the Lord's Praise
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The Knights of Columbus Cumberland Council 2916
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Holy Family Parish, Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Holy Family Dedication
2012 First Reconciliation Celebration
Vacation Bible Camp
Holy Family 2013 Christmas Parade



Holy Family Parish History



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