Father Lawrence Frizzell, an associate professor of Judaeo-Christian studies at Seton Hall University and director of its Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies, has died. He was 86. Please see an in-depth autobiographical interview with Father Lawrence Frizzell from 2024. Read Father…
On behalf of the faithful, we thank the priests serving in the Archdiocese of Edmonton for their ministry. We are also profoundly grateful for those priests whose terms of service are concluding, and offer our prayerful best wishes as they…
Homily [Genesis 1:26-2:3; Psalm 90; Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Matthew 13:54-58] The story is told of a priest who loved to preach about the importance of going to confession. So determined was he to speak on this topic that he…
Archbishop Richard Smith, Archbishop-designate of Vancouver, shares his support for all who are grieving after the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver on April 27. The Filipino community and its supporters are invited to a vigil Mass Friday, May 2 at…
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Smith as the Archbishop-designate of Vancouver. Several farewell events are planned in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. On May 1 from 3-5 p.m., a come-and-go open house will be held at Newman Theological College. All are welcome. At…
Homily [Acts 4:1-2; Psalm 118; 1Peter 1:3-9; John 21:1-14] Since the announcement of his death, countless reminiscences of Pope Francis have been shared around the globe. In this homily, I offer three of my own, together with the prayer that…
Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples held a special dedication ceremony to unveil and bless its new stained-glass window—an artistic representation of resilience, reconciliation, and unity through Indigenous and Catholic symbolism. The window’s central image, a vibrant tree representing…
A memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will be held on Friday, April 25 at 12 p.m. at St. Joseph\’s Basilica. Archbishop Richard Smith will be the celebrant. Mass will be livestreamed…
St. Michael’s Choir School (SMCS), one of Canada’s most distinguished choral institutions, will join the parish community of St. Joseph’s Basilica in Edmonton for the celebration of the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The boys of SMCS…
His Holiness, Pope Francis, a man who gave his life to God and led the Catholic Church died on Easter Monday April 21. He was 88. The Pope was admitted to hospital on February 14, 2025, after suffering from a…