The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton mourns the passing of Rev. Len Cadieux, a faithful priest and dedicated military chaplain.
Born in Edmonton on January 13, 1959, to Charles Cadieux and Denise Cadieux-Couturier, Fr. Len was formed at St. Joseph’s Seminary and ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1989, at St. Joseph’s Basilica by the Most Rev. Joseph MacNeil.
Over more than three decades of priestly ministry, he served in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Edmonton, including St. Joseph’s Basilica (Associate Pastor and Rector), Assumption Parish (Edmonton), St. Vital Parish (Beaumont), and St. Mary Parish (Red Deer), among others.
Fr. Len also served with distinction as a Canadian Forces Military Chaplain, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander / Major. His service included assignments with HMCS Nonsuch, the 41st Brigade Group, and deployment as a United Nations Peacekeeper Chaplain in the Golan Heights. In recognition of his service, he received the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2013.
We give thanks for Fr. Len’s life of faithful service to Church and country.
Funeral Arrangements
Vigil Prayers
Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Basilica
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Basilica
Luncheon
11:00 a.m.
O’Leary Hall, lower level of St. Joseph’s Basilica
Interment
1:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Cemetery
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
