Grateful for her life of service, the Sisters of Providence announce the passing of Sister Toyleen Fook, who died at the age of 75 at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton on Oct. 20. Sister Toyleen is survived by her sister Mayreen Fook, brothers Philip and Peter Fook living…
I have a student advisory council made up of Grade 11 and 12 students – two from each of our 10 Catholic school divisions. A couple of weeks ago when we were meeting, were talking about how we hope that we can permeate the Catholic faith through all the subjects…
Through prayer, veneration, and encounters with the faithful, the relic pilgrimage reminded thousands that holiness is lived through faith, forgiveness, and an enduring hope in Christ. From October 9 to October 27, the Archdiocese of Edmonton was blessed to welcome the first-class relic Ex Sanguine of St. John Paul II,…
Do you remember where you were on May 13, 1981? If you are older than 55 years, like me, you probably do. That was the date when St. John Paul II was shot in St. Peter’s Square. I was at school in Grade 5 when we heard the shocking news…
“I was in prison and you came to me.” – Matthew 25:36 Most people do not have the opportunity to visit the imprisoned. However, visiting the imprisoned is one of the corporal works of mercy and is found in St. Matthew’s Gospel, when Jesus shares about how “The King will…
St. Michael Parish in Leduc celebrated a memorable and well-attended Feast of St. Michael on October 17. The event began with Mass at St. Michael and was followed by a banquet at Christ The King School. Guided by the theme of gratitude, the evening brought together parishioners, clergy, community partners,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that love of God and love of neighbour are at the heart of the entire law. This call to love is also at the very heart of the mission of Catholic Social Services, or CSS. Today we celebrate…
Father Felix Kusamba was travelling toward Wainwright on Oct. 17, when strong winds swept across the region. Hours later, news of a devastating fire at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright brought a different kind of storm to the community — one marked by fear, grief and uncertainty. Kusamba — who…
It was a wonderful Mass with inmates at the Edmonton Remand Centre on Saturday evening, October 10. Twenty-five men had been prepared for the Mass the previous Wednesday, but there is a limit of twenty inmates allowed in the chapel at any one time. Exceptions are sometimes made, and despite…
In the wake of the tragic incident at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright on Saturday, October 17, we extend our heartfelt prayers and pastoral concern to all those affected. We stand in solidarity with Canadian Armed Forces personnel and their families, the people of Wainwright and surrounding communities, and all…