Archbishop Smith: What are you doing this Christmas?
Let\’s think less about ourselves and more about what God has done for us through his son Jesus. Read Archbishop Smith\’s homilies
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Missionary priest has heart for building church and faith in Ghana
Father Benoj Makkollil was born in India, but his heart remains in Ghana, West Africa. “They have faith. Faith is strong, but poverty is there,” said Father Ben, who spent 25 years in Ghana. He is now the associate pastor…
New pastor helps Croatian community maintain faith, language and culture
Father Matt Zugaj is helping Croatian Catholics maintain connection to their faith and culture. And it’s welcomed, as Father Matt celebrates his first Christmas in Canada and helps Nativity of Mary parishioners strengthen their link to their homeland. “This is…
Unwrapping the Gift of Christ\’s Presence: Savouring the Beauty of Christmas Together
Merry Christmas! The Christmas season is such a busy time that tends to be filled with many commitments and expectations of things that need to be done and people to visit. You may enter Christmas feeling overwhelmed, frazzled, and tired…
Archbishop Smith encounters discipleship during Red Deer visit
It is essential that Christians support one another on our pathway to heaven. That’s the message Archbishop Richard Smith received, and conveyed, during his pastoral visit to the parish community of Sacred Heart in Red Deer from Dec. 8-10. “In…
Rally Will Promote Vocations in Archdiocese
Our Church is facing a crisis of vocations. Together, we strengthen the future of the Church. The entire Archdiocese of Edmonton is invited to join us for our Archdiocesan Vocations Rally, hosted by the Benedict XVI Institute and the Archdiocese…
Families remember loved ones during Advent Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery
Over 200 people gathered for a Advent Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery. Rev. Jim Corrigan, vicar-general of the Archdiocese of Edmonton, celebrated Mass Dec. 9 along with Deacon Rene Mella. All of the people had come to this special Advent…
Missionary zeal marks Archbishop Smith\’s visit to Camrose
The missionary zeal of St. Francis Xavier gives us all an example to follow, Archbishop Richard Smith said on his visit to the parish community in Camrose and area. “He was a missionary in a foreign culture,” Archbishop Smith preached…
St. Andrew\’s parish opens new barrier-free meeting house
A new meeting facility has been completed at St. Andrew’s parish offering more space and amenities for the growing parish in north central Edmonton. The St. Pius X Meeting House was constructed as a barrier-free – accessible to people with…
World Youth Day pilgrims reunite and accept new challenges
World Youth Day pilgrims from the Edmonton Archdiocese reunited to celebrate their pilgrimage to Portugal and to take up the challenges presented to them. “Their journey is not over: they are called. . . to be like Mary, giving her…