We are all in this together COVID-19 continues to have a tremendous impact on the education of our young people. The unique partnership between school and home was disrupted. We had to think outside of the box. All of us…
Everyone across Canada knows the Knights of Columbus and the great work that they do in our neighbourhoods. In the midst of the pandemic, they established the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative, calling on all Knights to serve those in need in…
Service to the vulnerable COVID -19 made no distinction among those it infected. Seniors, people living with disabilities and vulnerable brothers and sisters were disproportionally impacted by lockdowns and other restrictions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. Not…
COVID-19 has shown us that custodians, housekeeping or environmental services – no matter what term your organization uses – are crucial to keeping us safe and healthy and our buildings operational. Custodians have become the first responders, tasked with keeping…
Ever adjusting to new measures COVID-19 brought many uncertainties in our lives and we had to keep adjusting to new mask restrictions, store capacities and countless different measures to keep us safe. The health and safety of everyone in our…
We’re sharing the Alberta bishops’ Catholic Education Sunday letter on the theme of Catholic Education: Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together. The bishops’ letter is also available in French: L’éducation catholique : rebâtir, rétablir, renouveler ensemble. How will you celebrate Catholic Education Sunday on November 7?…
Each year Catholic Social Services honours individual(s) who have significantly impacted the building and evolution of CSS, through the Archbishop J.H. MacDonald Distinguished Lifetime Contribution award. 2020 was a year like no other, so the award was presented like in…
Welcome to our Everyday Heroes! We’re celebrating Catholics in action by honouring and giving thanks to our parishioners, co-workers, staff, neighbours, family, and volunteers for their acts of service and kindness during this time. Check out caedm.ca/dinner and our social media accounts…
Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith has recognized Oct. 31 as Catholic Social Services Sunday, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the agency founded by Monsignor Bill Irwin. In addition, the last Sunday of October will be marked as Catholic Social Services Sunday from this…
Pope Francis has accepted an invitation from the Bishops of Canada to visit Canada for a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation with our Indigenous sisters and brothers. The Holy Father has released a statement: press.vatican.va The Canadian Conference of Catholic…