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. After the final Mass Aug. 12, the Blessed Sacrament was removed from the…
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…
On July 3rd, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, also known as “Doubting Thomas.”[1] Everyone experiences doubt at times. Doubt includes questioning the truth or something unlikely, lacking confidence, experiencing fear, or uncertainty impacting decision-making.[2] People…
My family used to often go on vacation to Jasper when I was a young man. We would sometimes stay at Patricia Lake at the foot of Pyramid Mountain. My mother was always so excited to get out of the…
I know that our two young men who are presenting themselves for ordination to the diaconate tonight are coming before the Lord with humble hearts. I was present at their entrance into formation at Saint Joseph Seminary some years ago…
Today we joyfully celebrate the 15th Ordination Anniversary of Rev. James Seung Jun Cho Ordained to the priesthood on July 21, 2011, at the Im-dong Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, Father James has…
On July 17, Archbishop Stephen Hero had the joy of celebrating Holy Mass with the 13 Sisters of Holy Cross at their residence in Edmonton. The visit was a beautiful opportunity to thank the Sisters for their enduring witness of…