YouCat: The First Commandment
“I am the Lord, your God. You shall not have strange gods before me.” At first glance, it might seem like this commandment makes more sense for someone living in Biblical times than it does today. We read in the…
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Ukrainian community gathers to share frontline stories and pray for peace
The Ukrainian community in Edmonton is raising its voice in solidarity with its war-torn homeland. St. Joseph’s College and the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton hosted a Vigil For Ukraine on March 1, a day of solidarity to mark the…
Sisters of Providence welcome a new member
Azenette Trongco is a new candidate with the Sisters of Providence community in Edmonton. Azenette grew up in Bukidnon, Philippines and immigrated to Canada in 2010. She is both a teacher and a healthcare worker, most recently having worked in…
Charges laid in fire that destroyed St. Michael\’s Hungarian church
Two Ponoka County residents have been charged in connection with a fire that destroyed the historic St. Michael’s Hungarian Church in Bashaw. On Feb. 13, 2023, RCMP received a report that the church had burnt down during the previous evening.…
YouCat: The Ten Commandments
Every now and then, I come across an online list of old and strange laws from around the world. Among the most memorable I’ve seen includes the fact that in the United Kingdom, it’s against the law to hold a…
Archbishop Smith: We pray for an end to the war in Ukraine, and a lasting peace
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This day, February 24, marks one year since Russia’s egregious invasion of Ukraine. It has been utterly heartbreaking to watch, hear and learn of the brutal suffering of the people of Ukraine and the…
Catholic Women\’s League returns to local Indigenous church
The Catholic Women’s League has returned with strength and vision to Sacred Heart Church of The First Peoples. At the 11:30am Mass on Feb. 19, the Sacred Heart community marked the reactivation of their longstanding membership with the Catholic Women’s…
Edmonton man represents Catholic young adults at international Synod
Andrew Bennett is ensuring that the voices of Catholic young adults in Edmonton are heard on the global stage through the Synod on Synodality, a three-year worldwide journey examining the future of the universal Church. Bennett has been attending St.…
YouCat: Why I Love the Church
Eleven years ago, there was a video on YouTube that featured a speaker outlining the reasons why he loves Jesus but hates religion. The video went viral and inspired a lot of discussion. There were many replies from people of…
Together We Serve Appeal gives $1.38M to Catholic partners
The 2022 Together We Serve Annual Appeal raised 99 per cent of its $1.5 million goal, and gave away almost $1.4 million to 10 beneficiaries and 35 “Parish Share” parishes. Just 6.3 per cent of the funds raised went to…