Growing in Love with the Eucharist in Marriage
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…
Andrew Ehrkamp
Mass to Celebrate the Centenary of Saint Alphonsus Parish
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
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…
St. Alphonsus celebrates century of faith and community
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…
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B
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…
Inspiration in Indy: A family makes a pilgrimage to the Eucharistic Congress
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,…
Statement on Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Jasper
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…
Statement from Archbishop Smith on Jasper wildfire
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…
Papal visit anniversary: We continue to walk together towards reconciliation
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
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…