Homily [Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33] Recently, I was made aware of something rather surprising that had occurred in an episode of a popular TV game show. It even caught the attention of national media. Contestants were…
Homily [Exodus 19:1-6a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 9 :36-10 :8] Over the last number of weeks, the attention of our province, country and even world has been drawn to the extraordinary number and size of wildfires that have been…
Homily [Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm 147; 1Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-59] It has been a while since I last visited the parish, and I am delighted to return. As I looked forward to this visit, I have been recalling to mind…
Homily [Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3; 2Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18] When I visit a parish, I am often met with some questioning looks. The question behind the facial expression is usually along the lines of: “What’s he doing here? There…
Deacon Jake Mullin is the newest transitional deacon in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He was ordained on May 26 by Archbishop Richard Smith at the St. Joseph’s Basilica. Deacon Jake grew up in Spruce Grove and he entered St. Joseph…
Homily [Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20: 19-23] Tomorrow, the people of Alberta will cast their votes for our next provincial government. When we enter the polling station, officials will first verify our identity. We shall each be asked to present…
With gratitude for the work of the Clergy Personnel Committee, I am pleased to announce the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, which take effect on July 12, 2023 (unless otherwise noted). To all the priests serving our Archdiocesan…
Closing Mass for Women’s Cursillo Homily [Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; 1Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21] Over these last few weeks, our attention has been captured by the wildfires erupting in many parts of our province. It is particularly heartbreaking to…
Dr. Ryan Topping’s new book paints a vision of how the intellectual rigor, emotional conscientiousness, and aesthetic beauty of an authentic Catholic culture will have the natural magnetism to draw a new generation toward the Catholic Church. Using the wisdom…
After a three-year hiatus, the annual Downtown Outdoor Way of the Cross has returned to Edmonton. On April 7, Good Friday, between 100-150 people gathered in downtown Edmonton to participate in this annual tradition of carrying a wooden Cross throughout…