It’s been 100 years in the making, on Sept. 15, St. Alphonsus will celebrate it\’s past and present while looking forward to the future for the parish in east Edmonton. \”I hope that the 100th anniversary is a powerful reminder…
Homily [Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37] One of the great blessings of my life as both Bishop and priest has been ministry with the deaf community. Spending time with persons who are unable either to hear or…
On a sweltering July 17, 2024 evening in Indianapolis’ cavernous Lucas Oil Stadium – home to the NFL Colts – 50,000 faith-filled Catholics dropped to their knees in unison. The most holy Blessed Sacrament, exposed in an exquisite four-foot, 20-pound,…
Thanks be to God it appears that Our Lady of Lourdes church is still standing, based on the wildfire map provided by the Municipality of Jasper. We cannot confirm the extent of internal damage at this point, as the town…
In hearing news of the devastating fire that is taking place in Jasper, Archbishop Richard Smith offered prayers on behalf of the Catholic community: “Today is indeed a very sad day and I wish to convey my sorrow, solidarity and…
As we mark two years since Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, the Archdiocese of Edmonton continues to support and advance healing and reconciliation programs with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples. “The anniversary of the Holy Father’s penitential journey…
Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne 2024 Homily [Sirach 44:1,8,10-15; Psalm 132; Matthew 13:16-17] Over the last number of years, I have had the great blessing of sitting down many times with Indigenous Peoples in a sharing circle, or in…
Second Anniversary of the Visit of Pope Francis to Lac Ste Anne Liturgy of the Word Homily [Ezekiel 36. 24-28; Ephesians 4. 1-6; Matthew 18. 15-20] Two years ago, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, set foot on this holy site.…
Amazing. Spiritually Amazing! As my wife Dada and I await for our flight home (in spite of likely delays), these words summarize what we feel in our hearts: were not our hearts burning! The July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress not…
Father Adam Lech has retired from his most recent role as chancellor of the Archdiocese, and from active ministry for nearly 50 years. Father Philip Creurer, currently the judicial vicar, has accepted to assume the role of chancellor, in addition…