Anywhere you go that hockey is played, the number 99 is synonymous with greatness. The number 99 was the number that belonged to Wayne Gretzky, who is universally recognized as the greatest player to ever play the game. Here in…
We are pleased to see so many people responding to the opportunity to attend Mass with Pope Francis, walking together on a journey of reconciliation. Approximately 16,000 seats were reserved today. The next block of seats will open on Monday,…
In preparation for the Holy Father’s historic visit to Canada, you are invited to participate in an online Novena with members of the Papal Visit Team, Adam & Julia Kozak. This Novena will be live and online using Zoom for…
The official program for the Papal Visit to Canada was released on June 23, 2002. We continue to work with National Indigenous Organizations and other Indigenous partners to prioritize space for residential school survivors, Elders and Knowledge Keepers at papal…
Pope Francis will visit the Treaty Six Territory of Maskwacis, Alberta. This is a pivotal moment for the world to witness and understand the impacts of the intergenerational traumas suffered by indigenous people in the residential school systems in Canada…
One night in mid-November 2004, the pyramid at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory was empty except for myself and my girlfriend. Though there are many different types of plants featured in the arid pyramid, I wasn’t really paying attending to any of…
The following clergy transfers will take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, unless otherwise noted. 1. Fr. Roy ANTONY, CFIC, Associate Pastor of St. Theresa’s Parish, Edmonton, is appointed Pastor of Santa Maria Goretti Italian Parish, Edmonton, replacing Fr. George…
One lasting image from Toy Story 2 is found on the bottom of cowboy doll Woody’s boot. There, you would find the name ‘Andy’ written in permanent marker. Andy writes his name on the feet of most of his toys…
It is with great sadness that Canada’s Catholic Bishops wish to recognize the one-year anniversary of the shocking reports from the site of the former Kamloops Residential School. These triggered a painful and lasting reminder of the ongoing legacy…
Father Frank died May 13 at age 95. The Vigil Prayers will be held at St. Joseph’s Basilica on May 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Basilica on May 21 at 10 a.m.