Contributed by Colleen Soetaert Tawâw, Bienvenue, and Welcome! These three greetings will be used at the 125th anniversary of St. Peter’s Parish in Villeneuve, on June 19, 2022, signifying the history of the faith community that celebrates at the parish.…
The following clergy transfers will take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, unless otherwise noted. 1. Fr. Roy ANTONY, CFIC, Associate Pastor of St. Theresa’s Parish, Edmonton, is appointed Pastor of Santa Maria Goretti Italian Parish, Edmonton, replacing Fr. George…
One lasting image from Toy Story 2 is found on the bottom of cowboy doll Woody’s boot. There, you would find the name ‘Andy’ written in permanent marker. Andy writes his name on the feet of most of his toys…
It is with great sadness that Canada’s Catholic Bishops wish to recognize the one-year anniversary of the shocking reports from the site of the former Kamloops Residential School. These triggered a painful and lasting reminder of the ongoing legacy…
In preparation for the 10th World Meeting of Families (WMF), the CCCB Standing Committee for Family and Life is hosting a live and nationwide Rosary for the Family via Zoom Webinar. The virtual event will take place on Sunday, 19…
Father Frank died May 13 at age 95. The Vigil Prayers will be held at St. Joseph’s Basilica on May 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Basilica on May 21 at 10 a.m.
Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. The Holy Father will visit three cities in Canada: Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. “The Holy Father is coming to meet with Indigenous Peoples of this land…
Catholic Education Week will celebrated May 23-27. The theme this year is Rebuild, Renew and Restore Together. Alberta\’s bishops will each read the Gospel of the day and provide reflection for an audience of students, teachers and families. Video: Archbishop…
The Bishops of Alberta and Northwest Territories will lift the dispensation as of Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022. At the same time, acknowledging the continuing presence of Covid-19 in our midst, we encourage anyone showing signs of the illness, and vulnerable persons, to avail themselves of the means of spiritual communion that will continue to be available for some time still.
It was almost exactly 25 years ago that I made one of the most significant decisions in my life; I signed up to be a counsellor at Camp St. Louis (then known as the Youth for Christ Camp).