Your Holiness, On the joyful occasion of the first anniversary of your pontificate, I extend to you, as President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and on behalf of the Catholic faithful throughout Canada, our heartfelt congratulations and filial affection.
On Sunday May 3, 2026 St. Albert Parish celebrated their annual Blue Sunday Mass, honouring all active and retired First Responders. In conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, St. Albert Parish has been hosting the Blue Mass since 2006. The…
“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” – St. Elizabeth’s words to our Blessed Mother Mary (Luke 1: 42) Within the Church, the month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother Mary. It…
“Anchored in Christ, Beacon of Hope” Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, From the heart of God’s loving providence flows the great gift of Catholic education—a gift entrusted to the Church and cherished across our communities in Alberta, the Northwest…
We joyfully celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination of Rev. Jinu Rajan. Born on April 13, 1984, in Ayanavaram, Tamil Nadu, India, Father Jinu answered God’s call to serve His Church. He was ordained on April 29, 2011, at…
When Melissa Ohden — an abortion survivor — speaks, she tells a story shaped by a single conviction: “Love does no harm to a neighbour” (Romans 13:10). For her, “Do no harm” is not a slogan but the essence of…
The Edmonton Diocesan Catholic Women’s League Council drew members from across the region to Holy Family Catholic Church on April 17–18 for its 104th Annual Convention, where faith, outreach, and leadership renewal took centre stage under the theme “Ignite Your…
With gratitude and joy in the Risen Lord, the Archdiocese of Edmonton shares the following announcement from Archbishop Stephen Hero: Fr. Jim Corrigan has been appointed Vicar General, and Fr. Paul Kavanagh as Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, effective April 21,…
I wonder how much the faith and witness of Saint Stephen impacted the life of Saint Paul. Saint Paul’s conversion or turning from persecutor to believer is described in two places in the New Testament: The Acts of the Apostles…
For Barbara Riley, a lifetime of volunteer service began with a few simple words spoken in a small rural church in Manitoba. During National Volunteer Week from April 19–25, her story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of…