August 25, 2026 Dear friends at Nanaksar Gurdwara (Edmonton), Last Friday, we were shocked by the news of the violent incident that occurred at your Gurdwara in which two prominent and venerable members of your community were injured while attending…
“Sixty some years ago, when I was a child, my family would pack the picnic basket and drive out to St. Albert for the annual pilgrimage Sunday,” recalled Fr. Jack Herklotz, OMI, pastor of St. Albert Parish. “It was an…
The ark of the covenant took about 400 – 450 years to arrive at Jerusalem. In the first reading tonight, we heard the end of the story, the arrival. But it was a long journey to the holy city. I…
St. Rose of Lima is a small, country church in the little town of Onoway, about 60 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. In the heart of this small town, farming community, she has stayed, quietly strong, resilient and steady for 100…
Known and loved by many, Mary Molloy was the person you could always count on. Whether it was a committee, fundraising campaign, church initiative or project that needed someone to step forward, Mary was ready to help. On August 5,…
After nearly two decades of welcoming workers, visitors and worshippers in the heart of downtown Edmonton, St. Benedict Chapel held its final Mass at City Centre mall on Aug. 12. Following the final Mass, the Blessed Sacrament was removed from…
When we baptize an infant, the priest normally meets the parents and godparents at the door of the church and asks the little one’s name. The implication is that the child is still a stranger and not yet a member…
Today we celebrate the 35th priestly ordination anniversary of Rev. Felix Kusamba, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Born on March 3, 1963, in Yuki, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
The Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage 2026 is a sacred journey of faith, healing, and hope that has brought pilgrims together for generations. This year’s July 18-23 pilgrimage is especially significant as it marks the first Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage of…
Our Lady of Victory Camp is welcoming more campers this summer than it has in over a decade. This July and August, we will welcome nearly 500 young people across five weeks of programming, surpassing even pre-pandemic numbers by a…