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…
by Ann Marie Engler An incoming freshman to the new Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Studies program will have the costs of tuition covered after being awarded a $24,000 scholarship. Nearly a dozen applicants submitted their work to the scholarship committee…
by Ann Marie Engler Thirty-nine students graduated, and 27 walked across the stage this year for the 52nd Convocation celebration at Newman Theological College. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our daily lives, NTC opted to host a more…
My first experience of Christian community life took place when, years ago, I attended a Catholic Bible school. One of the notable experiences I had during my time there was learning to live the community “rule of life.” A rule…