The Edmonton Diocesan Catholic Women’s League Council drew members from across the region to Holy Family Catholic Church on April 17–18 for its 104th Annual Convention, where faith, outreach, and leadership renewal took centre stage under the theme “Ignite Your…
With gratitude and joy in the Risen Lord, the Archdiocese of Edmonton shares the following announcement from Archbishop Stephen Hero: Fr. Jim Corrigan has been appointed Vicar General, and Fr. Paul Kavanagh as Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, effective April 21,…
I wonder how much the faith and witness of Saint Stephen impacted the life of Saint Paul. Saint Paul’s conversion or turning from persecutor to believer is described in two places in the New Testament: The Acts of the Apostles…
For Barbara Riley, a lifetime of volunteer service began with a few simple words spoken in a small rural church in Manitoba. During National Volunteer Week from April 19–25, her story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of…
Amanda Achtman hosted an Archdiocese of Edmonton forum on April 21 that brought together personal testimonies and Catholic perspectives on aging, disability, suffering, and end-of-life care, as debate continues in Canada over the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).…
At a time when many young adults are searching for purpose and connection, two young Catholic filmmakers are inviting viewers to rediscover meaning in Jesus Christ through their short film. Joshua Reinhart of Lloydminster and Christopher Connelly of St. Paul…
Catholics across Alberta are urged to respond with conviction and compassion as end-of-life issues grow more urgent. During Hope and Dignity Activation Week, Amanda Achtman will lead efforts to equip the faithful to prevent euthanasia and encourage hope, especially in…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton will host a weeklong series of events this April featuring Canadian speaker and pro-life advocate Amanda Achtman, as part of an Archdiocesan “Activation Week” focused on promoting hope, human dignity, and compassionate responses to end-of-life challenges…
At St. Joseph’s Basilica this Easter, as the Church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Saleshni Kumar stepped into new life — her journey shaped by hardship, searching, and ultimately, surrender to faith. Thirty-four people were received into the Catholic…
Caelen Begg didn’t start looking for Catholicism—he started by testing what he believed. At 26, he was confirmed this past Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil and now works in IT after leaving his role preaching and pastoring youth at…