Today we joyfully celebrate the priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Martin Nguyen, O.P., giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Fr. Martin was born on August 19, 1974, in Saigon, Vietnam. Drawn to a life of service in the Church, he entered…
Today we joyfully celebrate the priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Jan Sobkowicz, giving thanks to God for his faithful service to the Church and his many years of dedicated pastoral ministry. Fr. Jan was born on May 10, 1958, in Leżajsk, Rzeszów, Poland. Responding generously to God’s call, he pursued…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton was honoured to host the 6th Annual Mission Collaboration Initiative (MCI) Summit on May 28–29, 2026, bringing together Catholic leaders from across Alberta to explore one of the most significant questions facing society today:How should the Church navigate Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Age through…
The witness of faithful disciples like Sister Mary Clare Stack reflects the Archdiocese Pastoral Priority of forming confident witnesses to the Gospel. Sister Mary Clare’s life of dedicated service demonstrates what it means to answer God’s call with courage, generosity, and hope. A member of the Ursulines of Jesus, Sister…
Clothing is something that is handled every day and that everyone requires. It takes on great cultural, spiritual, and personal significance as well. “Jesus says that every time we give food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty, cloth the naked and welcome the foreigner, visit the sick or…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton joyfully celebrated a new generation of Catholic student leaders during the Archbishop Student Leadership Awards, recognizing young people who are witnessing to Christ through faith, service, compassion, and leadership in their schools, parishes, and communities. Rooted in the mission of Catholic education and inspired by the…
With gratitude for the Clergy Personnel Committee’s work, I am pleased to announce the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, effective July 15, 2026 (unless otherwise noted). I express deep gratitude to the Clergy of the Archdiocese for their ministry, and I welcome those who will assume new responsibilities. May…
Neither rain, nor wind, nor unseasonable temperatures could stop participants in the 2026 March for Life from taking their message of hope to the stairs of the Alberta Legislature today, May 14. The day began with Mass at St. Joseph’s Basilica, celebrated by Archbishop Stephen Hero and his brother bishops…
Fire and blood. We wear red vestments today in honour of the apostle Matthias. Fire and blood. Those words may evoke violent images for us: fire can destroy, blood can be shed. But they are also the stuff of life. In the Scriptures blood is sacred and symbolizes life. Shedding…
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