Archbishop Smith: Yes
This is the Blessed Mother’s lesson to us. Always say “yes” to God. I write this on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, which recalls Gabriel’s announcement to Mary that she had been chosen by God to be the virgin mother…
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Physician Speaks on Bill C-7
We interview Dr. Robert Hauptman, a family physician in St. Albert, on the passing of Bill C-7 which expands access to euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada. He says he was \”very surprised\” that the bill passed as he felt…
Archbishop Smith responds to new assisted suicide law
Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith responds to the passage of Bill C-7 which expands euthanasia and assisted suicide to those without foreseeable death. The Senate accepted a revised version of Bill C7. The bill received royal assent March 17 just over…
VIDEO: Archbishop Smith responds to new Assisted Suicide law
Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith responds to the passage of Bill C-7 which expands euthanasia and assisted suicide to those without foreseeable death. The Senate accepted a revised version of Bill C7. The bill received royal assent March 17 just over a…
Archbishop Smith: Taking After Saint Joseph
The Archdiocese of Edmonton certainly has a long tradition of devotion to St. Joseph. Every time one turns a corner, something named after him is encountered. The cathedral, our seminary, the Catholic college at the University of Alberta, an auxiliary…
Leduc high school community in shock after fatal stabbing
The Christ the King school community in Leduc still reeling a day after one of its students died following a stabbing incident and another was charged with first-degree murder. “It’s all pretty fresh at this point, but everyone rallying around…
Snowboarding, Baptism, and Getting Faith WRONG
Guns when misused have the ability to kill. Prayer when misused has the ability to kill.
Red Deer students hope grad fundraiser raises awareness of mental health issues
Students at a high school in Red Deer are hoping to raise awareness of mental health issues, and $40,000 for a foundation named after an alumnus who committed suicide. Each year the graduating class from École Secondaire Notre Dame High…
Guidelines for Holy Week & Easter
Holy Week which leads to Easter is the heart of the liturgical year. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the Archdiocese of Edmonton offers the following guidelines for Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum. Parishes are taking all necessary precautions to keep…
Together We Serve still hopes to raise $2M, as needs have grown amid pandemic
The annual Together We Serve appeal – with its guiding philosophy of “Catholics making a difference” – has become even more significant as a result of the COVD-19 pandemic. The archdiocesan campaign will continue this year, supporting parishes, the Archdiocese,…