Homily [Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45] As I mentioned at the opening of mass, today we are marking Catholic Education Sunday throughout the province. It is a moment to thank God for the gift of our schools…
Chief Wilton (Willie) Littlechild, internationally known human rights lawyer and advocate for truth and reconciliation, is the first indigenous recipient of the Kevin Carr Christian Leadership Award from Newman Theological College. Chief Littlechild was born and raised on the Ermineskin…
Introduction Good evening, everyone, and welcome! I am delighted to have this occasion once again to gather together with you all as members of this exciting and dynamic Archdiocesan family. I want to express right away my personal thanks to…
As Albertans, we offer joyful thanksgiving for the gift of Catholic education. More than 180,000 students are educated in Catholic schools across Alberta. We give thanks for Catholic education, where students learn about the dignity of all persons, created in…
“Remember the past with gratitude, to live the present with enthusiasm and to look forward to the future with confidence.” – St. John Paul II[1] Only a few days ago, we celebrated Thanksgiving. This holiday is frequently a time when…
Be it Done: Living in the Word A Call to the Clergy and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton Introduction On May 10th, 1959, at just two weeks of age, I was taken by my parents to our parish…
We have launched our Pastoral Priorities of Worship, Witness and Service which will guide us as Catholic community over the next three years. Deacon Gem Mella, diaconal formation lead for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, shares the markers that Christ gives…
We have launched our Pastoral Priorities of Worship, Witness and Service which will guide us as Catholic community over the next three years. Dr. Troy Davies, CEO of Catholic Social Services, shares his thoughts on The Eucharist in Our Lives,…
Until 10 years ago, during Holy Mass most of us gave to our parish – and at least nine “second collections” after Communion – by writing a cheque or placing currency into the collection basket. When floods, fires or other…
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Homily [Genesis 2:7ab, 15, 18-24; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16] As you know by now, we have launched our three Archdiocesan pastoral priorities for the next three years. The third of…