Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Richard W. Smith as the next Archbishop of Vancouver. The Vatican made the announcement on Feb. 25. “I am grateful to His Holiness for the confidence placed in me to assume this new mission,…
Fr. Kris Schmidt, pastor of St. Francis Xavier parish in Camrose, is part of a new generation of Flying Fathers. The \”Harlem Globetrotters of hockey\” combine faith and fun with a few antics as well. The Flying Fathers Hockey…
A lot has changed in the life of the Church over the past 1,700 years, but the Nicene Creed we recite together at each Mass continues to articulate what we believe and shapes our relationship with God. The 2025 Jubilee…
National Catholic Health Care Week Feb. 2-8 is a time to give thanks for Catholic health care. Covenant contributes to the health and well-being of Albertans via four Catholic organizations rooted in an over 155-year legacy of compassionate care and service…
“How do we foster a ‘culture of vocation’ in our Archdiocese and live our mission to be “Pilgrims of Hope”? asks Sr. Mary Clare Stack, one of 10 members of the new Vocations Awareness Committee. Sr. Mary Clare U.J. (Ursuline…
Friar Aldin Francis Canobas, OFM (Order of Friars Minor, Holy Spirit Province of Canada), is a member of the Archdiocesan Vocations Awareness Committee. He is 36. Here he shares his personal vocation story. What is your vocation story? I am…
Sr. Rezebeth Noceja S.P., Sisters of Providence, is one of 10 members of the Archdiocesan Vocations Awareness Committee. Sr. Rezebeth is 41. Here she shares her personal vocation story. I was a new member of Singles for Christ when a…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton has become aware of graffiti vandalism at St. Joseph’s Basilica, including a swastika at the front entrance and another on a sign at the cathedral. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Jan. 26 and was…
Four heroes of the early Church in Canada continue to be honoured centuries after their deaths. Lineups formed throughout the day and late into the evening Jan. 23 as more than 3,000 people — young old, single individuals and families…
“Hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” – Romans 5: 5 The beginning of a new year can be a time of increased hope.…