When I have the chance to talk to young people about the Sacraments, I often begin by asking them to name all of the seven Sacraments. They usually quickly name those sacraments they have received (or are preparing for): Baptism,…
Father Larry Pederson, who was instrumental in leading the construction of the new St. Francis Xavier church as pastor in his home city of Camrose, has died. He was 78. Pederson died on Jan. 8, 2023. Vigil Prayers will be on Jan.…
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died. What distinctive gifts did he leave the Church? “Today we bury his remains in the earth as a seed of immortality – our hearts are full of sadness, yet at the same time of…
[1John 3:7-10; Psalm 98; John 1:35-42] Since the death of Pope Benedict XVI last Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, tributes to the late Pontiff have been offered around the world. Among them is the very common refrain extolling Benedict as an…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton joins the world in mourning the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The retired pontiff died December 31, 2022 after a brief illness. He was 95. “Together with the People of God in the Archdiocese of…
Mission: Impossible premiered in September 1966 on CBS. The show centered on a handpicked team of spies who would take on a dangerous mission in every episode. The show would open with the team leader retrieving an envelope containing a…
After three weeks of successful Catholic Youth Camps this past summer, the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is thrilled to announce we’re making plans to host summer youth camps again in 2023. Read more Our Lady of Victory Camp plans We…
ST. PAUL, Alta – The Diocese of St. Paul has a new bishop and his episcopal ordination was an event of great joy as hundreds came together to mark a milestone. “I feel overwhelmed in the best way,” said Bishop…
One of Jesus’ most well-known and enduring parables is the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). In this story Jesus speaks plainly about what it means to love your neighbor as yourself, looking out for anyone we might meet who is in…
Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Steve Bell has recorded 21 albums of music over his career, which started when a Catholic priest gave him $10,000 to record his first album of Christian music. Raised as a Baptist with Evangelical roots, Steve has…