First Sunday of Advent – Year B Pastoral Visit to Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Camrose Homily [Isaiah 63: 16b-17; 64:1, 3-8; Psalm 80; 1Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37] Our celebration today coincides with the liturgical feast day of this parish’s patron…
Homily [Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23; 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46] As I drive from my place of residence in Edmonton to our diocesan offices, there is a traffic circle I have to navigate. Sometimes these are called roundabouts. Not…
ACSTA Annual General Meeting Closing Mass Homily [Proverbs 31: 10-13, 16-18, 20, 26, 28-31; Psalm 128; 1Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30] The theme we have explored throughout our annual general meeting has been “Courage to Lead”. This has woven its…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton invites you to participate in a survey on Medical Assistance in Dying. We are hoping to understand the general sentiments of Catholics on this very important topic. Your responses will assist us in understanding the lived…
“The season of Advent, restores this horizon of hope, a hope which does not disappoint for it is founded on God’s Word. A hope which does not disappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! He is faithful! He does not…
With great sadness, the Archdiocese of Edmonton accepts the decision of the St. Gregory the Great community to close the Catholic parish in the village of Holden. The parish community is very fraternal and faith-filled. However, in the last few…
To be read at all Masses on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In today’s gospel, we hear Jesus speak of the greatest commandment. He tells us that we are to love the Lord our God…
“You cannot be half a saint. You must be a whole saint or no saint at all.” ~ St. Thérèse of Lisieux On Nov. 1, the Church celebrates All Saints\’ Day, a day where we honour all the saints throughout…
Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonton marked a momentous occasion this past Thanksgiving long weekend as it celebrated the 110th anniversary of its founding. There was much to be thankful for. Parishioners, priests and Archbishop Richard Smith, the main celebrant, gathered…
“Red Mass” for the Saint Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild Homily [Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 130; Luke 10:38-42] Once again, we have the blessing of gathering together as members of the Saint Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild to celebrate what we call the…