Pope Leo has appointed the Most Reverend Stephen A. Hero, Bishop of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton. The Vatican announced the appointment on November 21. “I am very humbled and grateful for the trust placed in…
On Nov. 17 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Susai Jesu, O.M.I., as the next Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas, a territory encompassing 725,000 square kilometres across northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Archbishop-Elect Susai will be ordained at the end of January at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral in The Pas, Manitoba.
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,…
Canada’s Catholic Bishops welcome the June 23 announcement from the Holy See providing further details of the itinerary of Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, July 24 – 29, 2022. This will be the fourth papal visit to Canada and…
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…
The Bishops of Alberta and Northwest Territories will lift the dispensation as of Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022. At the same time, acknowledging the continuing presence of Covid-19 in our midst, we encourage anyone showing signs of the illness, and vulnerable persons, to avail themselves of the means of spiritual communion that will continue to be available for some time still.
Dear Faithful People in Christ, Re: Special Delegation of Indigenous Peoples to Encounter Pope Francis in Rome As you may be aware, a delegation of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples from across Canada will travel to the Vatican next…
Pope Francis has accepted an invitation from the Bishops of Canada to visit Canada for a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation with our Indigenous sisters and brothers. The Holy Father has released a statement: press.vatican.va The Canadian Conference of Catholic…
Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith has addressed lingering questions on the issues of both religious exemptions and conscience rights in light of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. In a Sept. 24 letter to the faithful, Archbishop Smith writes that some people have asked…
The health and safety of everyone in our churches and our Archdiocesan facilities is the top priority for the Archdiocese, the pastor, parish staff and volunteers, especially during this time of pandemic. The risk of COVID infection continues to be…