Mass for Life 2024 – St. Joseph\’s Basilica, May 9, 2024 Homily [Acts 18:1-8; Psalm 98; Ephesians 1:17-23; John 16:16-20] Once again, we gather as witnesses to the beauty and inviolability of every human life from its beginning to…
Now is the time for the parish community of St. Michael’s to intercede to their patron saint, for the sake of their own community and the whole world, Archbishop Richard Smith said during a visit to the Leduc parish.. “Call…
From portraits of Jesus to St. Mother Teresa to the words of Scripture, students from the 10 school divisions in the Edmonton Archdiocese share their God-given talents as a way to build Catholic culture and community in our Archdiocese. Over…
\”Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.\” – St. Francis de Sales[1] The month of May is considered to be a month dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary.…
Father Kris Schmidt is a priest for the Archdiocese of Edmonton and he currently serves as the pastor for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Camrose. He grew up in St. Albert, attending Holy Family Catholic Church and he entered…
Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year C Homily [Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22; 1John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8] I visited a few of our Catholic schools in the city this past week. In one, the principal took me into a classroom for…
Father Mahendren “Mahesh” Rathinasamy is a Pallottine priest who serves within the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He is currently pastor for St. Peter in Villeneuve, St. Catherine in Calahoo, St. Emerence in Riviere Qui Barre, and St. Charles in Mearns. Father…
Father Ora McManus recently passed away on Feb. 13, 2024. He served for the Archdiocese of Edmonton during the 1960s. He was 93. Born 18 September 1930 in Sydney, N.S., Father McManus attended St. Joseph’s Seminary from 1953-1957. He was…
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B Fiftieth Anniversary of the St Matthew CWL Council Homily [Acts 4:7-12; Psalm 118; 1John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18] I am grateful to the St. Matthew CWL council for their kind invitation to join them…
Father Paul Moret is a priest for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He currently serves as the pastor for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Spruce Grove. He grew up in Edmonton and his childhood parish was St. Joseph’s Basilica. Father Moret…