Archbishop Richard Smith, Archbishop-designate of Vancouver, shares his support for all who are grieving after the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver on April 27. The Filipino community and its supporters are invited to a vigil Mass Friday, May 2 at…
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Smith as the Archbishop-designate of Vancouver. Several farewell events are planned in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. On May 1 from 3-5 p.m., a come-and-go open house will be held at Newman Theological College. All are welcome. At…
Homily [Acts 4:1-2; Psalm 118; 1Peter 1:3-9; John 21:1-14] Since the announcement of his death, countless reminiscences of Pope Francis have been shared around the globe. In this homily, I offer three of my own, together with the prayer that…
Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples held a special dedication ceremony to unveil and bless its new stained-glass window—an artistic representation of resilience, reconciliation, and unity through Indigenous and Catholic symbolism. The window’s central image, a vibrant tree representing…
A memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will be held on Friday, April 25 at 12 p.m. at St. Joseph\’s Basilica. Archbishop Richard Smith will be the celebrant. Mass will be livestreamed…
As you and your spouse experience loss and grief within your marriage, how can you support and cherish each other through these challenging times?
St. Michael’s Choir School (SMCS), one of Canada’s most distinguished choral institutions, will join the parish community of St. Joseph’s Basilica in Edmonton for the celebration of the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The boys of SMCS…
Archbishop Richard Smith reflects on the life and legacy of Pope Francis today, Easter Monday. He asks us to pray for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father who died April 21, 2025.
His Holiness, Pope Francis, a man who gave his life to God and led the Catholic Church died on Easter Monday April 21. He was 88. The Pope was admitted to hospital on February 14, 2025, after suffering from a…
In the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, a brilliant light has exploded into the world – God’s light, the light of His love. This light exposes to our sight the destiny of eternal life now open before human…