Father Paul Moret, pastor Holy Trinity parish in Spruce Grove, reflects on how Fulton Sheen, who is being beatified today, became part of his own faith journey. “He had such an insight into people, into things of faith, and was…
Sometimes, a special parish project becomes much more than simply finding an object. It becomes a journey filled with faith, friendship, patience, unexpected challenges, and the generous help of many people. Such was the journey to bring a statue of…
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Onoway, and our own Rev. Thomas Puthupparampil, welcomed Archbishop Stephen Hero to celebrate our Centennial Mass – 100 years of faith in Onoway. The Aug. 30 Mass was attended by many parishioners as…
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:43-44 At many points of your life,…
The St. Agnes parish community in Mayerthorpe gathered with grateful hearts Sept. 13 to celebrate the completion and blessing of our new hall, rectory, office, coffee room, and other renovated spaces. This journey began with a remarkable gift. In August…
Encounter School of Ministry-Edmonton Campus is now one of 54 satellite campuses worldwide. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, Encounter School of Ministry offers a dynamic two-year, part-time, training program designed to teach, equip, and…
St. Matthew Parish in Edmonton celebrated the inaugural gathering of its Youth Group on September 12, welcoming 30 teens, eight youth leaders, parents, and volunteers. The morning was filled with joy, laughter, faith, and fellowship as we took an exciting…
Priests from across the Archdiocese are gathering in Kananaskis from September 7–11 for the annual Priests’ Spiritual Retreat, a time of prayer, reflection, fraternity, and spiritual renewal. This year’s retreat will be led by Most Rev. Erik Varden, Bishop of…
The 100 years of faith we celebrate this year began long before the building of the first Catholic Church in Rocky Mountain House. Between 1841-1875 Oblates arrived at the Hudson Bay Trading post in Rocky Mountain House and the first…
Behind the walls of the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre (EYOC) are young people—between 12 and 18 years of age—whose lives have often been marked by trauma, instability and profound challenges long before they entered the justice system. The EYOC houses…