Events
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Workaholics Anonymous
Star of the North Retreat Centre 3A St. Vital Avenue, Saint Albert, AB, CanadaDo you ever relax? Does your boss praise your willingness to go the “extra mile” but is unaware that your life is rushed and over-committed? Maybe your health is taking second place to your job and your family wishes you had more time for them? Are you missing a connection to your spiritual side? Perhaps you are burnt out and have lost all desire to do anything. Have you almost forgotten what play and relaxation feel like? These stresses are not just associated with paid work, but can also surface as hobbies, exercise, housework, or just trying to save the world. Here’s a solution If this sounds like your life, you may benefit by meeting with people who share these problems and are finding a solution in Workaholics Anonymous. We invite you to attend our 12 Step open meetings. We gather to share our experience, strength and hope for a life of serenity and joy. All are welcome! Meetings are held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7 – 8 p.m. Location: Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Avenue in St. Albert. A Zoom link is also provided for those who are unable to attend in-person.
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St. Joseph’s College Reading Group
St. Joseph's College (U of A) 11325 89 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWant to dig into the depths of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas'? A 6-week reading group will meet in SJC's Board Room every Wednesday from Oct. 7-Nov. 18th to study and discuss this important magisterial document.
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Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary & Adoration
St. John the Evangelist Parish 9850 148 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDate: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Eucharistic Adoration (& Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament): 6 to 7 pm (with recitation of the Holy Rosary) Mass 7 pm at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hope to see you there! SAVING LIVES, SAVING SOULS - ONE PRAYER AT A TIME ! - Battle of Lepanto: Pope St. Pius V established the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary to honour the Christian fleet's victory over the Ottoman Navy on October 7, 1571. - Call to Prayer: Before the battle, the Pope asked all of Europe to pray the Rosary, later attributing the unlikely victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. - Spiritual Weapon: The Catholic Church views the Rosary as a powerful tool for peace, protection, and meditation on the life of Christ. - Month of the Rosary: The entire month of October is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Rosary in the Catholic Church.
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Faith and Reason Society
Star of the North Retreat Centre 3A St. Vital Avenue, Saint Albert, AB, CanadaThis four-week Philosophy and Theology Club brings together guest thinkers to guide engaging dialogue on key philosophical and theological questions. Each session invites open conversation, thoughtful reflection, and exploration of faith and reason. Come ready to listen, question, and grow in understanding within a welcoming community of inquiry. Dr. Neal DeRoo, a philosopher of religion and phenomenology, has held major academic roles, published widely, and lectured internationally. His current work explores spirituality as a fundamental structure of experience shaping intuition, identity, and worship across social, political, and religious contexts. With over twenty years of academic and administrative experience, Dr. Darren Dahl serves as faculty at Newman Theological College. A Saskatchewan native, he taught at St. Thomas More College after doctoral studies at McMaster University. An Associate Professor of Theology, his research focuses on phenomenology, religious experience, and Revelation. Andrew Rillera is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at the King’s University. He is also a co-founder, consultant, and Research Editor for PAX Collective: A non-profit, which seeks to promote the peace of Jesus in the 21st century through accessible Christian content specifically targeting Generation Z and Millennials.
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Flourishing of the Human Person in Sport: In Conversation with Sport Psychologist Dr Mark Nesti
St. Joseph's College (U of A) 11325 89 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaJoin us on Thursday, October 8th for a special lecture by Dr. Mark Nesti, titled “Flourishing of the Human Person in Sport: In Conversation with Sport Psychologist Dr Mark Nesti”, sponsored by the Kule Chair in Catholic Religious Education and Newman Theological College. Building on Pope Leo's recent letter about a pastoral approach to sport and the Church's long-standing involvement in sport, especially in Catholic schools and colleges, the Kule Chair and NTC is pleased to welcome an in-person conversation with sport psychologist Dr. Mark Nesti. The discussion will engage his long-standing research and applied practice in sport psychology and his engagement with existential phenomenology (constructed with assistance from Aquinas, Pieper, and others) to provide a more person-centered approach to the care for human athletes. Educational themes of meaning, purpose, beauty, and vulnerability will also be addressed. Dr. Nesti is a specialist in psychology applied to sport, especially in relation to tennis, golf, cricket, and football/soccer, where he has worked in Premier League football with first team players and staff. He has held lecturing positions at several UK schools, including Liverpool John Moores University where he led its highly ranked MSc program for over a decade. Originally from Scotland, Dr. Nesti also worked in Rome during 2018 on the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life document, “Giving the Best of Yourself”, relating to a Christian perspective of sport and the human person. RSVP at: forms.gle/EJG2BwWfiNgDmv3x9 Date: October 8, 2026 Location: St. Joseph’s College Boardroom Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (light reception to follow)