YouCat: The Lord’s Prayer
Learning to pray is a lot like learning to speak. In the same way as we learned to speak by copying what we heard others say, we can learn a lot about prayer by imitating what others who have a…
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Archbishop\’s Dinner returns as grateful gathering for Catholic community
It brings us great joy to announce that the Catholic Community in Edmonton will gather once again for the Archbishop’s Dinner on October 6, 2023, Friday, 5 p.m. at the Edmonton Convention Center. This event is a wonderful opportunity for…
Archdiocese of Edmonton recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton are asked to continue to keep the healing and reconciliation journey with Indigenous Peoples of This Land close in prayer, through the intercession of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, as we dialogue and walk together…
Priests mark 25 years of serving God and his people
Three priests in the Archdiocese of Edmonton are celebrating 25 years of priesthood. Father Murray David Kuemper has been a part of the formation team at St. Joseph Seminary since 2022. Born in Yorkton, Sask., he attended St. Pius X…
Archbishop Smith makes pastoral visit to Grande Cache and Susa Creek
On June 9-11, Archbishop Richard Smith made a pastoral visit to Grande Cache and Susa Creek From his arrival to his departure, there was great excitement and joy in having His Grace visit with much thanksgiving and appreciation. Archbishop Smith…
YouCat: The Way of Prayer
Brian Chalker once wrote that “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Chalker is reminding us that certain people we encounter will only be with us for a moment, some will become friends with…
Corpus Christi Chapel of Perpetual Adoration re-opens
Come spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. After a temporary closure due to COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Edmonton’s Corpus Christi Chapel of Perpetual Adoration (located at St. Andrew’s Centre) has re-opened. Adorers are welcome to drop in throughout…
Lessons from Saints Peter and Paul about Perseverance in Marriage
“Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character and character produces hope.” – St. Paul, Romans 5: 3-4 On June 29th, we will be celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. As we reflect on the journeys they took in their…
Archbishop makes pastoral visit to Wainwright
On June 3 and 4, Archbishop Smith made a pastoral visit to Blessed Sacrament Parish in Wainwright, Alberta. On Saturday, June 3, Archbishop Smith celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation for 32 candidates and then spent the afternoon visiting two senior’s…
Archdiocese contributes $3.2M to national Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
The Archdiocese of Edmonton has announced it has contributed $3.2 million as part of the national Indigenous Reconciliation Fund to support and advance healing and reconciliation initiatives with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples. The Catholic Bishops of Canada have…