St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish

Join us on Monday, March 30 at 7:00 PM for the Chrism Mass, a sacred and beautiful celebration in the life of our Diocese. During this special liturgy, the holy oils used throughout the year in the sacraments are blessed, and our priests renew their commitment to serve God and His people.

It is a powerful moment that expresses the unity of our Church as clergy and faithful gather in prayer and thanksgiving.

All are warmly invited to attend. A reception will follow at Glastonbury Hall, offering an opportunity to greet and support our priests and fellow parishioners.

Join us for an evening of prayer and reflection during the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PM. Together we will pray the Solidarity Way of the Cross, led by members of the Development and Peace – Caritas Canada Diocesan Council.

This special Lenten devotion invites us to walk with Christ while reflecting on the struggles of people around the world and praying for justice, peace, and solidarity.

All are welcome. Come and pray with us as we lift up our Lenten intentions for social justice and the needs of our global community.

Each summer, St. Dunstan’s Basilica welcomes thousands of visitors! We are looking for friendly volunteers to:

• Greet guests
• Provide simple information about the Basilica

If you would like to help, please contact Gwen at the Parish Office.

Be a welcoming face of our parish this summer and help make every visitor feel at home!

Join us on Friday, March 27, from 4:00–6:30 PM at Glastonbury Hall, St. Dunstan’s Basilica for a delicious Lenten meal!

Menu:

• Deep-fried haddock
• Roasted potatoes
• Coleslaw
• Dessert
• Coffee or tea

Pricing:

• $20 per adult
• $10 for children 12 and under
  Payment will be made at the event.

Registration:

• Contact Mike White at 902-314-0334
• Or sign the registration form at the back of the Basilica

Home delivery is available upon request.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your meal!

Donations toward Easter flowers are welcome at any time!

• Please include your name (and envelope number, if applicable) and the names of those you wish to have remembered.
• Donations can be made via:
  • Collection basket
  • Parish Office
  • E-transfer (please indicate “Easter Flowers”)

To have the names included in the Easter bulletin, please submit your donation by March 31.

Thank you for helping us make our church beautiful for this joyful season!

PEI Life’s annual Change4LIFE campaign is happening February 18 – March 29!

You can take part by:

1. Picking up a donation bottle at the back of the church.
2. Filling it with your contribution.
3. Returning it to the Parish Office by Palm Sunday, March 29.

Every donation helps support LIFE on PEI—thank you for making a difference!

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE:

March 20, Friday 10:00 am – 12 pm; 2 pm – 6 pm

Please note that there will be no confessions on Saturday, March 21.

As we prepare for the sacred celebrations of the Chrism Mass, Holy Thursday, and Easter, we are looking for volunteers to help ready St. Dunstan’s Basilica on the following dates:

• Monday, March 30
• Thursday, April 2
• Saturday, April 4

Assistance with altar linens and flower arrangements would be greatly appreciated.

If you are able to help, please contact Gwen or the Parish Office.

Thank you for generously sharing your time and talent as we prepare our church for these important and sacred celebrations. ✨

Friday’s in Lent following the 12:05 pm Mass. All are invited.

March 20, Friday 10:00 am – 12 pm; 2 pm – 6 pm

Parishioners who are able to donate non-perishable food items, please bring them to the weekend
masses for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Donations may be left near the angel holy water fonts at the entrance to the church. Thank you!

St. Dunstan's Catholic Women's League (CWL) will meet on Saturday, Mar, 07, 2026 from 10-12 noon in the Knights of Columbus Room. (Please enter by the Adoration Chapel door.) The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is the United voice of Catholic women. An invitation is extended to all women to become a member of the League. If you would like to learn more about the CWL, please come to the meeting or call Gay Garvey 902-218-3003.

COR (meaning “Heart”) is the name of our St Dunstan’s Parish men’s ministry. On Sunday March 1 at 7:00pm in the Basilica (enter via side entrance on Dorchester St.) our gathering will be focused on a
Men's Bible Study program. Cor is focused on prayer, faith formation and fraternity. All men of the community are most welcome. For more information contact Reg at regmccarvill@gmail.com

If you own a business or know of a reputable business that would benefit from this form of advertising, we encourage you to participate. For more information, please contact Shani Court at 902-314-5307 or church.bulletin.advertising@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Offering a Mass intention is a meaningful way to entrust our loved ones to God. To arrange one, please visit the parish office Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., or call 902-894-3486. May our prayers unite us in faith and hope.