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…
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful…
Love is an important part of marriage, yet isn’t always easy to live out. There may be moments where you feel more in love with your spouse than at other times, or are better able to work together in…
Homily [Isaiah 50:5-9a; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8 :27-35] I see that a beautiful mass booklet has been prepared for our celebration today. Together with the elements of the mass itself, it contains congratulatory letters, historical summaries, and many photographs.…
Mass to Mark the Launching of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Priorities Homily [Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35] A few years ago, as we are all aware, Pope Francis invited the entire Church to enter what he calls a…
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…