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.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are deeply saddened to share that St. Clare Church in Edmonton was recently targeted in two serious acts of vandalism. Over 25 stained-glass windows were shattered, and disturbing graffiti and satanic imagery were…
Dr. Jo-Ann Badley, a former professor at Newman Theological College, has been appointed interim president of NTC while the search continues for a full-time president. “It is a surprising turn of events to have this opportunity to serve Newman College again.…
Dr. Jason West, the longest-serving president in the history of Newman Theological College, has informed its board of governors of his intention to resign as president and return to the teaching staff. Dr. West also announced his plans to take…
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 delegation to Rome to meet with Pope Francis, originally planned for December 2021, is now scheduled to take place at the end of March and early April of this year.
Archbishop Richard Smith has been reaching out to leaders in the Polish, Indigenous and Jewish communities of Edmonton in regards to recent events at Our Lady Queen of Poland parish. Archbishop Smith has also reached out to parishioners themselves. The…
Rev. Marcin Mironiuk, OMI, has been placed on indefinite administrative leave from ministry in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, effective immediately. Archbishop Richard Smith made the decision Aug. 12 in light of statements by Rev. Mironiuk regarding the Jewish and Indigenous…
Chief J. Wilton \”Willie\” Littlechild and Archbishop Richard Smith met this week in Maskwacis, and are offering this joint statement on the Kamloops Residential School discovery, and on reconciliation. Chief Littlechild is a former Grand Chief of the Confederacy of…