Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. The Holy Father will visit three cities in Canada: Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. “The Holy Father is coming to meet with Indigenous Peoples of this land…
FRIARS OF EDMONTON c/o 8421 101 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 0L1 January 10, 2022 Dear Friends, RE: THANK YOU and Farewell from the Friars Board Happy New Year! We hope you and your families are all safe and well.…
Denine Kalita is an everyday hero who has touched the lives of many students and staff in the Alternative Education department. She has been a Social Worker with the Our Lady of Grace Program for 14 years, supporting pregnant and…
Fostering the Culture of Care The Catholic Women’s League at Assumption/Resurrection parish began a relationship with its new next-door neighbour, The Gianna Centre, soon after it opened in early 2020. That spring, the CWL planted gardens in wooden boxes built…
Quinton Amundson Canadian Catholic News Richard Pommainville, in his latest Society of St. Vincent de Paul(SSVP) newsletter address, likens the non-profit global charity to the Energizer Bunny. “We’ve all seen the Energizer Bunny commercials with the underlying message ‘keeps going and going and…
Kim and Jason Street have been pillars of the Edmonton Catholic Schools Division for many years. In addition to securing grant dollars for schools to support student learning, the Streets are very active in social justice campaigns that have provided…
The end of the liturgical year brings with it the feast of Christ the King. For many of us there is a danger that, not really understanding the role of a monarchy, we might miss some of the rich meaning…
Annet Maitwe, originally from Uganda, is an active member of the Catholic Women’s League at St. Charles parish. As a teacher, Annet and her husband Patrick understand very well how important education is to lift children out of poverty. The…
Episcopal Ordination of the Most Reverend Stephen Andrew Hero Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Homily [Hosea 11:1-4, 8ac-9; Isaiah 12; Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19; John 19: 31-37] It feels like quite a while has passed since we heard…
Guns when misused have the ability to kill. Prayer when misused has the ability to kill.