Christmas is magical for children. At least, it was for me. The anticipation was almost more than my little heart could take. Among all the decorations on the tree, one unique “ornament” always captured my attention more than any of…
This summer, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Rome with Newman Theological College, along with thirty -something other pilgrims, for the Jubilee of Youth, during this 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. It’s difficult to put into a few…
On January 6, 2026, Epiphany of the Lord, the Ordinary Jubilee will come to a close with the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter ‘s Basilica in the Vatican. In February 2022, when Pope Francis announced the Jubilee…
Archbishop-Designate Stephen Hero shares a welcome message to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton, offering gratitude, hope, and a pledge of pastoral service as he prepares to lead the local Church. His Grace will be formally installed as the…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton is calling on Catholics across Alberta and Canada to take immediate action as concerns intensify over the federal government’s proposed Bill C-9 – the Combating Hate Act – and its potential impact on religious freedom. The Canadian…
Rev. Roger Rouleau marks a life of faithful service to the Church, shaped by dedication, pastoral leadership, and a deep commitment to the people he serves. Since July 17, 2019, he has served as Pastor of Sacred Heart in Wetaskiwin…
St. Nicholas was a bishop during the fourth-century in Myra, which was a city in Lycia, a province of Asia Minor.[1] “Perhaps the best-known story about Nicholas concerns his charity toward a poor man who was unable to provide dowries…
Most Rev. Stephen Hero held his first press conference Nov. 27 since his appointment as Archbishop-Designate. He reflected on his years of ministry as a priest, St. Joseph Seminary rector, Newman Theological College professor and Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince…
Rev. Nilo Blevis Macapinlac’s vocation began in childhood in Iloilo, Philippines, where the joy of visiting priests and the faith life of his community first stirred his imagination. As a boy, he mimicked the rituals he saw at Mass, already…
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the people of the Catholic Parish of Sacred Heart (Wetaskiwin), re-opened their church after seven weeks of renovations this summer. Built in 1996-97 and dedicated on September 14, 1997, the church was showing significant signs…