This speech was delivered on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples – the national Indigenous parish in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. The speech is published with the permission of Fr. Andrzej…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton will welcome a first-class relic of Pope St. John Paul II this October, offering the faithful an opportunity to pray before a sacred reminder of the saint’s life, suffering, and witness to Christ. The relic, Ex…
This speech was delivered on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and is published with the permission of Candida Shepherd, on behalf of the parish council at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples – the national Indigenous parish…
Good evening, everyone. Thank you, Fr Paul and Cindy, for your introduction. I’m humbled by your kind words. I’m still getting used to seeing myself on screen and on so much social media. We have a very good communications department. …
This past spring here in Edmonton the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops organized a knowledge-sharing symposium with experts in the Doctrine of Discovery. As you may know, Call to Action #47 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls upon all…
October 1, 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As Albertans prepare to participate in the referendum on October 19th, we invite the Catholic faithful to approach this civic responsibility with prayer, an informed conscience, and sincere concern for…
Father Paul Moret, pastor Holy Trinity parish in Spruce Grove, reflects on how Fulton Sheen, who is being beatified today, became part of his own faith journey. “He had such an insight into people, into things of faith, and was…
Sometimes, a special parish project becomes much more than simply finding an object. It becomes a journey filled with faith, friendship, patience, unexpected challenges, and the generous help of many people. Such was the journey to bring a statue of…
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Onoway, and our own Rev. Thomas Puthupparampil, welcomed Archbishop Stephen Hero to celebrate our Centennial Mass – 100 years of faith in Onoway. The Aug. 30 Mass was attended by many parishioners as…
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:43-44 At many points of your life,…