Franciscans of Halifax Language selection: Chronicle Home Spirituality Links Pictures Where to find us Who we are Our History Contemplative Life Active Life Franciscan Life Contact 2001 Foundation of Prayergroups in Lower Sackville 2002-2004 more prayergroups in Lower Sackville January 2005 Foundation of the Br. André House in Lower Sackville August 2005 Move of the Br. André House to Halifax September 2005 House for female vocations in Ketch Harbour October 4th 2005 Start of the first novitiate June 2006 Meeting with hermits in Cape Breton October 4th 2006 First Profession and end of novitiate Summer and Fall 2006 Br. Nathanael and Br. Paul join Summer 2006 Opening of the convent in Eastern Passage 2006 - 2009 The next generations come and join the community April 5th 2010 The first perpetual vows take place in Halifax ........