The annual Together We Serve appeal – with its guiding philosophy of “Catholics making a difference” – has become even more significant as a result of the COVD-19 pandemic. The archdiocesan campaign will continue this year, supporting parishes, the Archdiocese,…
The Edmonton Archdiocese has set aside time to honour St. Joseph, its patron, as part of a yearlong celebration worldwide. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis announced…
In a bit of irony, Rev. Don Stein may have been writing his own eulogy for years. A beloved pastor, ordained on his birthday 60 years ago, Father Don died on Feb. 22, 2021. He was 86. For years, it…
Homily [Isaiah 61: 1-3d; Psalm 27; Romans 8: 31b-35, 37-39; John 15: 9-17] As I begin this homily, allow me before all else to express, on behalf of everyone present here or joining via livestream, heartfelt sympathy to Benny and…
Recently, in a discussion during one of the online youth meets, one of the youth at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Sherwood Park said, “Don’t you all feel like our church is on fire!” To which many showed…
Rev. Don Stein, a beloved pastor for more than six decades in the Edmonton Archdiocese and in Canada’s North, died on Feb. 22, 2021. He was 86. Donald Stein was born on June 4, 1934, in the Calder neighbourhood of…
Mission Leadership – Divine Worship February 16, 2021 Dear Parishioners, In his Message for Lent 2021, Pope Francis writes: “During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the “living water” of hope, and receive with open…
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…