Bible Study: Reading Scripture with the Mind of the Church Jan. 19
2026-12-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) and 3 more dates | Alberta

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe & Mexico Shrines w/ Fr. Varghese – Nov 18–24, 2026
2026-11-18 - 2026-11-24 | Alberta
Our Lady of Guadalupe & Mexico Shrines – A Faith-Filled Pilgrimage Through Mexico’s Holiest Cities
A Sacred & Cultural Encounter: Nov. 18 – 24, 2026
Spiritual Director: Rev. Varghese Munduvelil, CFIC
Embark on a 7-day spiritual journey through the heart of Mexico from the world-renowned Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to the healing springs of Tlaxcala, the mystical apparition site in Ocotlán, and the colonial gem of Puebla. This immersive pilgrimage weaves together faith, culture, and history offering Masses in sacred spaces, moments of reflection, and unforgettable encounters with Mexico’s rich Catholic heritage.
Cities You’ll Visit & Why They Matter:
Mexico City – The Heart of Marian Devotion & Catholic Resistance– Home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the most visited Marian shrine in the world.
– Venerate the miraculous tilma of St. Juan Diego and pray at apparition chapels.
– Discover sites of martyrdom and resistance at the Holy Family Church, burial place of Fr. Miguel Pro, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
– Cruise the ancient canals of Xochimilco, remnants of Mexico’s Aztec waterways.
– Visit the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where indigenous, colonial, and modern Mexico meet.
Teotihuacan – Ancient City of the Gods
– Climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and walk the Avenue of the Dead.
– Reflect on how ancient spirituality gave way to the message of the Gospel.
Coyoacan – The Artistic and Spiritual Soul of the Capital
– Explore beautiful colonial churches like El Carmen, Santa Catarina, and St. John the Baptist.
– Enjoy the charm of cobblestone streets and colorful culture, where faith and art meet.
Tulpetlac – The Fifth Apparition Site
– Visit the site where the Virgin Mary healed St. Juan Diego’s uncle, revealing her name as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
– Pray at the Church of the Fifth Apparition and the miraculous healing well.
Tlaxcala – Site of Angelic Healing
– Celebrate Mass at San Miguel del Milagro, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared and revealed a miraculous spring.
– Collect holy water from this sacred site of healing and transformation.
Ocotlán – A Tree Aflame with Marian Grace
– Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ocotlán, where the Virgin Mary appeared in a burning tree to Juan Diego Bernardino.
– Witness the preserved image that has drawn pilgrims for generations.
Puebla – Colonial Glory and Sacred Art
– Walk through Puebla’s UNESCO-listed historic center, known for its Talavera tiles, vibrant markets, and Spanish baroque churches.
– Visit the Chapel of the Rosary, often called the “eighth wonder of the world.”
– Pay homage to Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio, patron of travelers, at the Church of St. Francis.
Spiritual & Cultural Highlights:
– Daily Masses in sacred and historic churches
– Guided visits to multiple Marian apparition sites
– Opportunities for prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal
– Authentic Mexican cuisine, including traditional mole poblano
– Cultural immersion through local art, history, and sacred traditions

Pilgrimage to Poland and Central Europe with Fr. Paul Moret - Oct 17–Nov 3, 2026
2026-10-17 - 2026-11-03 | Alberta
Sacred Journey s : A Pilgrimage Through Central & Eastern Europe
O C T . 1 7 – N O V . 3 , 2 0 2 6
Spiritual Director: Father Paul Moret
17 Touring days/ 18 Travel days | 6 countries | Countless moments of grace
Poland | Austria | Czech Republic | Hungary | Croatia | Bosnia & Herzegovina
Warsaw • Czestochowa • Krakow • Prague • Vienna • Budapest • Zagreb • Medjugorje • Dubrovnik
For more info or To Reserve space, email: info@marianathatours.org
Phone: 1-780-707-1683 Or Download the brochure

In The Footsteps Of The Saints Italy and The Vatican In The Footsteps Of The Saints Italy and The Vatican SEP. 14 - 27, 2026
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | Alberta
Spiritual Director: Father Chad Miciak
CITY HIGHLIGHTS: MILAN – VERONA – PADUA – VENICE – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE – PISA – SIENA – ASSISI – CASCIA – ROME – VATICAN CITY – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO – MONTE SANT’ ANGELO – POMPEII – NAPLES
Info: info@marianathatours.org

Pilgrimage to Italy and the Vatican with Fr. Chad Miciak - Sept 14–27, 2026
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-27 | Alberta

Adoremus
2026-06-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica, 10044 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1N8, Canada

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, Austria, Hungary, Czech Rep. & Poland
2026-05-19 - 2026-06-01 | Alberta
With Fr. Carlos Nunez, Pastor, St. Andrew Parish in Edmonton
May 19, 2026 to June 1, 2026

May 19: Departure from Canada
Afternoon departure from Edmonton to Split
May 20: Split – Medjugorje
Afternoon arrival in Split. We are transfer by bus to Medjugorje. Time for rest, Mass, dinner and overnight.
May 21; Medjugorje
Full day in Medjugorje. Time to visit Apparition Mountain, the Stations of the Cross and pray at “Blue Cross”, a place of great healings and graces. Mass, time for individual prayer, dinner and overnight.
May 22; Medjugorje – Mostar (Opt)
Another full day in Medjugorje. You may climb the Cross Mountain or have time for individual prayer. For those interested an optional trip to Mostar, a picturesque Bosnian town famous for its 16th century bridge. We also visit the impressive Kravica waterfalls before returning to Medjugorje for dinner and overnight.
May 23: Medjugorje – Zagreb
This morning we travel to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Upon arrival our tour of Zagreb takes us to the thousand-year-old Gornji grad (Upper Town) with the Presidential Palace, the iconic St Mark’s Church, the Croatian parliament (Sabor) and the 19th century Dolnji grad (Lower Town). Dinner and overnight.
May 24: Zagreb – Tihany – Budapest
After breakfast we travel to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. En route we visit a magnificent monastery in Tihany on Balaton Lake. Upon arrival in Budapest dinner and overnight.
May 25: Budapest
Our tour of Budapest includes views of the 13th century Matthias Church, the Citadel on Mt. Gellert, the Royal Castle, the Parliament, Hero’s Square and the St. Stephen Basilica. Evening dinner cruise on the river Danube. Dinner and overnight.
May 26: Budapest – Vienna
Today we travel to Vienna, the capital of Austria. Upon arrival the tour of Vienna takes us to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Old City, The Augustine Church, former church of Habsburg family, magnificent St. Charles Boromeo and St. Michael churches. In the evening an optional concert. Dinner and overnight.
May 27: Vienna – Telc – Prague
Today we travel to Prague, the capital city of Czech Republic, the “Golden City”. En route we stop in picturesque town of Telc in Czech Rep. for lunch and continue to Prague for dinner and overnight.
May 28: Prague
Full day in beautiful Prague. We visit the Church of Our Lady of Victory and see the renowned statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague. We visit the Old Town by the way of Golden Lane and then go to the Lesser Town to see the medieval Charles Bridge. We also see St. Nikolas Church, the Astronomic Clock and the Castle District where we tour St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George’s Basilica and Wenceslas Square. Some free time in the afternoon for shopping and rest. Dinner and overnight in Prague.
May 29: Prague – Czestochowa – Krakow
This morning we travel to Krakow in Poland. En route we visit Czestochowa – the site of Poland’s greatest shrine – Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the “Black Madonna”, a pilgrimage destination that goes back to the 14th century. We venerate the priceless and miraculous icon. Continue to Krakow for dinner and overnight.
May 30: Wieliczka salt mines – Auschwitz
After breakfast we start with an excursion to the world-famous salt mines in Wieliczka. Afternoon we travel to Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi concentration camp. We visit a cell in which St. Maximilian Kolbe died and also the Martyrdom Museum recalling the horrors of the Holocaust. Return to Krakow for dinner and overnight.
May 31: Divine Mercy – Krakow
This morning we visit Lagiewniki – world known as “Divine Mercy Shrine”. This is where St. Faustyna had had numerous visions of Christ, who told her to keep a diary of their encounters, during which he spoke to her of the Divine Mercy. We visit the convent of St. Faustyna, her tomb and relics. After lunch we explore Krakow’s Old Town. We visit the Market Square where we hear the silver trumpet of the bugler from the tower of St. Mary’s Church. Many of the buildings in the Old Town are over 700 years old and include marvels such as the Town Hall Tower, the Cloth Hall and most of all the Wawel Royal Castle. Some free time for leisure before returning to hotel for dinner and overnight.
June 1: Return to Canada
Today we are transferred to the airport for a flight to Edmonton. Afternoon arrival.

COST $5,490.00 INCLUDES:

air transportation from Edmonton (unless specified otherwise), incl. airport taxes and surcharges
hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy. Single supplement $950
2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide – all tips in restaurants and hotels.
tips to bus driver and guides

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

International Heritage Tours, 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868, 905-886-0232
Stan ext. 339 or 647-463-9057 stan@ihtours.com
Alex ext. 317 alex@ihtours.com

**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**

Edmonton Departure (including taxes and tips): $5,490 CAD | 14 days

Pilgrimage to Mexico Shrines & Our Lady of Guadalupe with Fr. Alvin Matias – May 4–9, 2026
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-09 | Alberta
Our Lady of Guadalupe & Mexico Shrines
A Sacred & Cultural Encounter
May 4 – 9, 2026 with spiritual director: Father Alvin Matias
This is more than a trip—it is a deeply moving encounter with Our Lady, whose miraculous image on the tilma of St. Juan Diego continues to inspire millions around the world. Standing before the tilma at the Basilica of Guadalupe—one of the most visited Marian shrines on earth—you will feel the profound presence of our Blessed Mother and the warmth of her call to each of us.
Our journey will take us beyond Mexico City, through towns and cities steeped in Catholic heritage: from the healing waters of Tlaxcala, to the miracle of Our Lady of Ocotlán, to the gold-adorned chapels of Puebla. We will walk the path of saints, martyrs, and faithful witnesses who brought light to the Americas.
Not only will your faith be nourished, but your senses will be delighted. Savor Mexico’s vibrant culture—its music, colors, markets, and world-renowned cuisine. From street-side tacos to traditional mole poblano, every meal is a celebration of community and joy.
To reserve your spot or learn more, please contact:
Maria Drueco: info@marianathatours.org or 780-707-1683

Bible study at St. Anthony’s
2026-03-28 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-14 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-28 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-14 14:30 - 16:30 | St. Anthony Parish, 10661 Whyte (82) Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T6E 2A6, Canada
Announcing a Bible study starting January 2026 at St. Anthony’s Church, Edmonton.
Please share this news with your network. The Knights of Columbus are facilitating Bible study on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month starting January 10 2026. The study will use The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation (2025), part of the Great Adventure series from Ascension Press. This study teaches Catholics how to read and understand scripture. It introduces the wonderful narrative of the Bible, from Creation to the beginning of our Church, in a way that transforms lives. Participants will gain the confidence to dive even deeper into God’s Word through the mass, their devotions, and their personal study.
The Bible Timeline uses high quality materials. Participants can choose between a colour printed or digital workbook that guides their reading of key parts of the Bible. During the meetings, the group discusses their answers to study questions, view video lessons featuring Catholic presenters, and share in fellowship.
Location: St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 10661 82 (Whyte) Ave., Edmonton. in the Padua Room.
Enter the building from the door from the back parking lot.
Facilitators: KofC brothers Michael Ho and Al Opperthauser
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Winter 2026 Schedule (2nd and 4th Saturdays)
Jan. 10: 1. Introduction to series
Jan. 24: 2. Finding the Story in Scripture
Feb. 14: 3. Early World, Part 1
Feb. 28: 4. Early World, Part 2
March 14: 5. Patriarchs, Part 1
March 28: 6. Patriarchs, Part 2
The study will continue through the spring and resume in the fall for a total of 24 sessions.
Commit to the whole program or drop in when you can. There’s also an option for independent study.
For more information, contact: event-10661@outlook.com

Mission at Assumption with Religious Sisters Philomena and Catherine
2026-03-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Asssumption Parish, 9034 95 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6C 1Z3, Canada
Save the Date:
We are having a Parish Mission at Assumption Parish on March 1 @ 6 p.m. and March 2 @ 6:30 p.m. with Sr. Philomena and Sr. Catherine, religious sisters of the Queenship of Mary Community based out of Ottawa.
More details to come.

Calix Addiction Support Society
2026-02-24 18:15 - 20:30 | Alberta

Lenten-Easter Journey with St. Ignatius of Loyola
2026-02-23 19:00 - 2026-04-18 20:30 | Zoom, Canada
Lent is a time to deepen our relationship with God and broaden our response to the needs of others. Join companions in this spiritual practice over eight weeks, beginning just after Ash Wednesday and concluding two weeks after Easter. Our resource will be Tim Muldoon’s The Ignatian Workout for Lent, in which he reminds us that “we don’t make ourselves spiritual people by working hard” but rather by “removing obstacles to God’s grace.” This intentional spiritual journey will include a daily scripture passage (gospel texts from the Passion and Easter stories), accompanied by a brief reflection, written prayer, and call to action (Monday-Friday). It will be supported by a bi-weekly facilitated group time of communal prayer and sharing online and an hour-long one-on-one spiritual direction session online on alternate weeks. Note: Participants are responsible for acquiring their own books.
Facilitated by Faith Nostbakken and Carol Sebastian
February 23 – April 18, 2026
4 biweekly group gatherings (via Zoom): Monday, Feb, 23, Mar. 9, 23, & Apr 6, 7:00-8:30 pm
4 biweekly spiritual direction sessions (via Zoom) as individually scheduled
Space is limited, register early.

Create a Legacy: Will & Estate Planning Feb. 10
2026-02-10 06:30 - 21:30 | Alberta
