Father Matt Zugaj is helping Croatian Catholics maintain connection to their faith and culture. And it’s welcomed, as Father Matt celebrates his first Christmas in Canada and helps Nativity of Mary parishioners strengthen their link to their homeland. “This is…
Merry Christmas! The Christmas season is such a busy time that tends to be filled with many commitments and expectations of things that need to be done and people to visit. You may enter Christmas feeling overwhelmed, frazzled, and tired…
Our Church is facing a crisis of vocations. Together, we strengthen the future of the Church. The entire Archdiocese of Edmonton is invited to join us for our Archdiocesan Vocations Rally, hosted by the Benedict XVI Institute and the Archdiocese…
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 2023 Homily [Zechariah 2:10-13; Revelation 11:19a, 12:1, 3-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:39-47] My thoughts for the homily this evening are shaped by two recent encounters I have had with parishioners of the Archdiocese. What has…
Second Sunday of Advent – Year B Homily [Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85; 2Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8] My visit to the parish began Friday morning with participation in Faith Day for division staff of Red Deer Catholic Schools. As…
A new meeting facility has been completed at St. Andrew’s parish offering more space and amenities for the growing parish in north central Edmonton. The St. Pius X Meeting House was constructed as a barrier-free – accessible to people with…
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…