The 106th annual Skaro Pilgrimage was celebrated between August 14-15. Thousands of people gather each year at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at Skaro, Alberta for the annual Skaro Pilgrimage, which is held in celebration of the Assumption of Our…
On a sweltering July 17, 2024 evening in Indianapolis’ cavernous Lucas Oil Stadium – home to the NFL Colts – 50,000 faith-filled Catholics dropped to their knees in unison. The most holy Blessed Sacrament, exposed in an exquisite four-foot, 20-pound,…
Thanks be to God it appears that Our Lady of Lourdes church is still standing, based on the wildfire map provided by the Municipality of Jasper. We cannot confirm the extent of internal damage at this point, as the town…
In hearing news of the devastating fire that is taking place in Jasper, Archbishop Richard Smith offered prayers on behalf of the Catholic community: “Today is indeed a very sad day and I wish to convey my sorrow, solidarity and…
An exact digital replica of the famed Our Lady of Guadalupe image is in the Archdiocese for the foreseeable future thanks to the passion and the national ministry of an Edmonton woman. Christine Foisy-Erickson founded the Mi Casa ministry to…
As we mark two years since Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, the Archdiocese of Edmonton continues to support and advance healing and reconciliation programs with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples. “The anniversary of the Holy Father’s penitential journey…
Second Anniversary of the Visit of Pope Francis to Lac Ste Anne Liturgy of the Word Homily [Ezekiel 36. 24-28; Ephesians 4. 1-6; Matthew 18. 15-20] Two years ago, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, set foot on this holy site.…
Amazing. Spiritually Amazing! As my wife Dada and I await for our flight home (in spite of likely delays), these words summarize what we feel in our hearts: were not our hearts burning! The July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress not…
Father Adam Lech has retired from his most recent role as chancellor of the Archdiocese, and from active ministry for nearly 50 years. Father Philip Creurer, currently the judicial vicar, has accepted to assume the role of chancellor, in addition…
Pilgrims from the ‘Four Corners’ from all walks of life —babies, children, youth, young adults (massive numbers of them), adults and the elderly gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium ‘to place Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at the centre of our…