“Anchored in Christ, Beacon of Hope” Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, From the heart of God’s loving providence flows the great gift of Catholic education—a gift entrusted to the Church and cherished across our communities in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. At the very center of this…
We joyfully celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination of Rev. Jinu Rajan. Born on April 13, 1984, in Ayanavaram, Tamil Nadu, India, Father Jinu answered God’s call to serve His Church. He was ordained on April 29, 2011, at St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Church in Chennai, India, and has…
When Melissa Ohden — an abortion survivor — speaks, she tells a story shaped by a single conviction: “Love does no harm to a neighbour” (Romans 13:10). For her, “Do no harm” is not a slogan but the essence of love itself — love that avoids injury, protects the vulnerable,…
The Edmonton Diocesan Catholic Women’s League Council drew members from across the region to Holy Family Catholic Church on April 17–18 for its 104th Annual Convention, where faith, outreach, and leadership renewal took centre stage under the theme “Ignite Your Passion, Empower His Mission.” The gathering highlighted the League’s ongoing…
With gratitude and joy in the Risen Lord, the Archdiocese of Edmonton shares the following announcement from Archbishop Stephen Hero: Fr. Jim Corrigan has been appointed Vicar General, and Fr. Paul Kavanagh as Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, effective April 21, 2026. Both priests have served faithfully in these roles for…
I wonder how much the faith and witness of Saint Stephen impacted the life of Saint Paul. Saint Paul’s conversion or turning from persecutor to believer is described in two places in the New Testament: The Acts of the Apostles and his own letter to the Galatians. When Saint Paul…
For Barbara Riley, a lifetime of volunteer service began with a few simple words spoken in a small rural church in Manitoba. During National Volunteer Week from April 19–25, her story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of service rooted in faith and compassion. As a young girl…
Amanda Achtman hosted an Archdiocese of Edmonton forum on April 21 that brought together personal testimonies and Catholic perspectives on aging, disability, suffering, and end-of-life care, as debate continues in Canada over the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). “Is Life Always Worth Living?: Responding to the Rise of…
At a time when many young adults are searching for purpose and connection, two young Catholic filmmakers are inviting viewers to rediscover meaning in Jesus Christ through their short film. Joshua Reinhart of Lloydminster and Christopher Connelly of St. Paul created Choices, a 10-minute film, shot over four days in…
Catholics across Alberta are urged to respond with conviction and compassion as end-of-life issues grow more urgent. During Hope and Dignity Activation Week, Amanda Achtman will lead efforts to equip the faithful to prevent euthanasia and encourage hope, especially in the most vulnerable among us. Activation Week will include public…