On October 7, 1999, Stephen Hero was ordained to the diaconate by Joseph Ratzinger—then a cardinal and the future Pope Benedict XVI—while a seminarian at the Pontifical North American College. He was one of 38 seminarians in the class receiving…
It’s been two months since Archbishop Stephen Hero was installed as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton, and many of us are still getting to know him! Returning to the place where his priestly journey began, His Grace brings fresh energy,…
The Government of Alberta has introduced proposed legislation aimed at strengthening safeguards around Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), prompting renewed reflection on how society cares for those who are suffering—especially the most vulnerable. The bishops have released a Pastoral Letter…
As Catholics prepare to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, a voice from Edmonton is inviting the faithful to rediscover a spiritual giant whose quiet life still speaks with urgency today. Ian Mahood—a lawyer and former seminarian—is the author of…
Rev. Jim Stenberg, CSB, a member of the Congregation of St. Basil and chaplain at St. Joseph’s College at the University of Alberta, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Father Jim was ordained on March…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton played a significant role in the worldwide Synod on Synodality, hosting hundreds of listening sessions and gathering thousands of responses as part of the Catholic Church’s global reflection on its mission and communal life. Launched in…
With the amount of technology that exists, the use of it impacts couples and is an important topic to consider. In 2025, St. Carlo Acutis, who died at age 15 in 2006, was declared a saint.[1] St. Carlo is known…
For Fran Lucas, the Catholic Women’s League of Canada is more than a parish organization—it is a national voice for faith and social justice. After nearly four decades in the League, including serving as national president from 2021 to 2023,…
Create Your Legacy! You’re invited to an Archdiocese informative session on Wills & Estates — because protecting your family and faith, what matters most, starts with a plan. Join us for an engaging and practical presentation with: • Lisa Robichaud,…
The twinned parishes of Resurrection and Assumption in Edmonton welcomed nearly 300 faithful for a two-day parish mission held March 1 and 2, featuring members of the Queenship of Mary Sisters from Ontario. Sister Philomena and Sister Catherine served as…