Homily [Genesis 3: 9-24; Psalms 90; Mark 8: 1-10] The annual mass that I celebrate here at the mausoleum normally takes place just prior to Christmas, as you may know. This year, COVID kept that from happening. Clearly, it still…
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the Journey through Lent offers an introduction to the season and reflections on Gospel readings of each Sunday in Lent. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has produced this new series for Lent 2024. The links…
It’s often little gestures that can have the biggest impact. It may be helping a senior with technology so they can have a virtual call with family, helping a patient with dementia at mealtime, or resolving an issue from the…
Archbishop Richard W. Smith shares his message for this year’s World Day of the Sick, which will take place on February 11, 2021: For pandemic-related information, including messages from Archbishop Smith and faith resources, visit our Covid Updates page.
Through their ordination, permanent deacons are called to service at the altar, service to the Word of God, and service of charity and justice. And while the first two comprise the most visible aspects of diaconal ministry, it is the…
Rev. Teofil (Ted) Wesolowski – who served throughout the Archdiocese of Edmonton, including as chaplain of the Carmelite Monastery in Devon – has died. He was 96. Father Wesolowski died around 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Youville Home in St. Albert.…
Deacon Hyland Fraser, a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Spruce Grove, has died after a battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Deacon Fraser died Feb. 5. A former home builder, Deacon Fraser was ordained a deacon in 2014 at age…
The Grade 1 class at Sacred Heart School in Wetaskiwin is missing its secret weapon. Due to COVID-19, school boards across Alberta — and virtually the whole of Canada — decreed that guests and out-of-school volunteers would not be permitted…
The annual Sign of Hope campaign surpassed its goal of raising more than $2.3 million for Catholic Social Services even in the midst of the isolation and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know that the charitable sector is hurting…
On Feb. 2, 2021, the Church celebrates the World Day for Consecrated Life. The occasion will include Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith, and a renewal of the vows of obedience, poverty and chastity. The livestream can be viewed on…