A synod calls on everyone to become experts in "the art of encounter" in a way that is uplifting and transformative, Pope Francis said, formally opening the process leading up to the assembly of the Synod of Bishops in 2023.

Globalization is inevitable because the earth is round, not endless. Sooner or later, we have no other option but to meet each other, accept each other, and find a way to share space and life with each other. Because the earth is round, its space and resources are limited, not endless.

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"The feeling I have is that we are on the cusp of a huge learning curve, just beginning to wake up to the magnitude of the trauma inflicted upon generations of Indigenous by the colonial residential school system."

St. Michael's parishioners and Fr. Matthewkutty Kunnel share their joy at the Leduc parish's 125th Anniversary.

In this video Bob Capinpin of St. Thomas More parish joyfully speaks on the 100th anniversary of the Legion of Mary, celebrated with a Holy Mass with Archbishop Richard Smith on September 25, 2021.

God’s presence is real – and we are never alone, without God’s love, guidance, and protection.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10 is not only one of the most famous of Jesus' parables, it's also uncomfortable. While we find it uncomfortable when the priest and Levite refuse to help, Jesus' first century audience would have found it uncomfortable for a different reason... and that's the point.

We invite you to worship safely in person (following current COVID-19 restriction) or online. We livestream the celebration of the Mass from St. Joseph Basilica to your TV, computer or mobile device several ways:

• TELUS Optik TV cable subscribers can watch on Channel 877.
• Watching the livestream on facebook.com/yegbasilica/live works best for most people.
• Masses are also livestreamed directly on the Archdiocese of Edmonton Youtube Channel.