More Community Events

updated March 19, 2026

Our Lady of Peace Parish's monthly "Touched by Cancer" Mass for those whose lives have been affected in any way by cancer will take place at St. Anthony's Church on Friday, March 20th at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!

You are invited to the St. John Paul II Parish Lenten Mission at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Oromocto on Sunday, March 22nd at 6:30 pm.

The mission will feature the following activities:
• Praise and Worship
• Quiet Prayer Time
• Adoration
• Inspirational Talk
• Individual Confessions
• Benediction

2026 Men’s Retreat ~ We are pleased to invite you to the 2026 Men’s Retreat at Villa Madonna Retreat House, taking place March 20-22, 2026. The theme for this year is: On Fire with the Spirit. Sent with Purpose. Igniting Heroic Faith. 


Registration: To register online (deadline is March 6, 2026), please visit, https://events.insogan.org/CHAA

For more information please contact: menoffaith.nb@gmail.com

CHRISM MASS: Bishop Riesbeck invites the faithful of the diocese to the Chrism Mass, which is being held on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Come and celebrate with our priests as the oils are blessed and distributed throughout the diocese for the Sacraments in the upcoming year. Besides the Cathedral parking lot, there is additional parking available in the St. Joseph’s Hospital Staff Parking. Reception to follow in the Cathedral rectory.

May 13– 24, 2026: Pilgrimage to Medjugorje with Hector Caissie. Cost of $2795 (plus taxes) includes airfare from the Moncton/Halifax, (twin or triple) accommodation, daily breakfast & dinner and experienced local guide. (Optional single room supplement, $250/p.) Payment by e-transfer, bank transfer or cheque gets a REBATE of $250.00 INFO: Hector Caissie at hectorcaissie@gmail.com or 506-857-2295.

Ste. Anne de Beaupre – June 2026. 

For anyone that had expressed interest in the Annual trip to Ste. Anne de Beaupre with Rick Bourgeois, please give Rick a call to secure your seat and deposit. Phone 506-327-6777

Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference & LEAD Registration is now open. This is a call to all high schoolers to come and explore how Jesus meets our deepest longing for meaning, joy, and love. Join hundreds of Catholic teens at Steubenville Atlantic in Halifax, July 10–12, 2026, and encounter the transforming love of Christ. Youth in grade 9 through grade 12 are welcome to attend.


If you are interested as a youth or a chaperone, you can learn more at https://www.steubenville.ca or to register click on the following link: Steubenville Registration. You may also speak to Sharon Watts, Fr. Bill, or Patricia Lee, Director of Catechesis, Diocese of Saint John: 506-627-6465 or email catechesis@dioceseofsaintjohn.org

Youth who are interested in registering for the conference should speak to Fr. Bill or Sharon Watts as the Parish will assist with financing.