Posted on 9/24/2021 3:54 PM By CAEDM Webmaster
“We acknowledge the grave abuses that were committed by some members of our Catholic community; physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and sexual. We also sorrowfully acknowledge the historical and ongoing trauma and the legacy of suffering and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples that continue to this day.”
Posted on 9/13/2021 2:38 PM By CAEDM Webmaster
Unlike other holidays, the NDTR is not just a day off from work. Instead it is very much a day when we encourage our whole Catholic community to take up the work of prayer and reflection, of learning and listening, of reaching out and reaching forward toward a new relationship of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples of this land.
Posted on 8/27/2021 1:00 PM By CAEDM Webmaster
The abuse of Indigenous peoples is a dark chapter in the history of Canada and of the Catholic Church. This two-part webinar series is a brief reflection on the history of the residential schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the long road towards Healing and Reconciliation. This educational video is presented by Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith, Deacon John Brown, Cardinal Thomas Collins - the Archbishop of Toronto - and Neil McCarthy, the director of communications for the Toronto Archdiocese.
Posted on 8/14/2021 10:53 AM By Alan
Rev. Marcin Mironiuk, OMI, has been placed on indefinite administrative leave from ministry in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, effective immediately.
Archbishop Richard Smith made the decision Aug. 12 in light of statements by Rev. Mironiuk regarding the Jewish and Indigenous communities and on residential schools, and after consultation with Rev. Mironiuk’s Polish superiors, the Oblate Fathers of Assumption Province, and the affected communities in Edmonton.
Rev. Mironiuk’s statements were made during his announcements following Masses on July 18, 2021. The statements regarding the Jewish and Indigenous communities and residential schools were thoroughly unacceptable and cannot be ignored. They are offensive and have caused further pain to the Jewish community, to the Indigenous community, to residential school survivors and to all Canadians.
Posted on 9/2/2020 1:33 PM By Alan
The Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories have written new pastoral letter entitled Uniting Ourselves in Prayer as Schools Reopen. The topic is timely, as the new school year begins amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted on 11/4/2017 5:00 PM By Alan
“The calls to dismantle our publicly funded Catholic school
system are growing ever louder, and we must not ignore them,” the bishops said
in their statement to the Catholic community.
Posted on 10/31/2017 12:08 PM By Alan
November 5 is Catholic Education Sunday! Alberta bishops offer message of hope.
Posted on 10/12/2017 4:47 PM By Alan
“A strong voice and strong faith committed to the Church and its mission is what is needed today. In education, choices are better than no choices. Competition between boards is to the benefit of students in promoting programs that attract students.”
Posted on 9/29/2017 10:10 AM By Alan
“Parents want dynamic programming, and I am committed to integrating as many of these programs as possible within the district’s allocated budget,” said Crockett, adding Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools will face financial challenges, including higher transportation costs for students.
Posted on 9/28/2017 10:45 AM By Andrew
“This is a decisive moment for Catholic education, so I consider being a trustee a full-time commitment and not something off to the side,” said Smiley
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