On July 17, Archbishop Stephen Hero had the joy of celebrating Holy Mass with the 13 Sisters of Holy Cross at their residence in Edmonton.
The visit was a beautiful opportunity to thank the Sisters for their enduring witness of faith and their remarkable legacy of service in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. It was also a chance to encourage them to continue being confident witnesses to the Gospel, a pastoral priority of the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Founded in 1837 in Le Mans, France, by Blessed Basile Antoine Moreau, the Congregation of Holy Cross has dedicated itself to education, evangelization, and service. The Sisters arrived in Alberta in 1920, serving French-speaking families in the Peace River region, and established their presence in the Archdiocese of Edmonton in 1953. Over the decades, they have educated generations of students, supported young women through university residence ministry, and faithfully served in Catholic schools and parish communities.
Today, although all 13 Sisters in Edmonton are retired, they continue their ministry through prayer, accompanying immigrants, and knitting warm clothing for those experiencing homelessness — quietly living the Gospel through acts of compassion and hope.
Thank you, Sisters of Holy Cross, for your lifelong commitment to Christ and His Church. May God continue to bless you abundantly.
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