Please join us as we bid a warm farewell to Archbishop Richard Smith, celebrating his nearly 18 years of service to the people of the Archdiocese of Edmonton
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Smith as the Archbishop-designate of Vancouver.
Archbishop Smith continues as the Archdiocesan Administrator for the Archdiocese of Edmonton until his formal installation as Archbishop of Vancouver, which will take place on May 23 at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. Vancouver time). The installation Mass will be livestreamed
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 7 p.m., join us as we gather in prayer and thanksgiving to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, patron of the Archdiocese, and the 18th anniversary of Archbishop Smith’s installation as the seventh Archbishop of Edmonton. Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Basilica and livestreamed. A reception will follow in O’Leary hall.
Please note that capacity is limited at the Cathedral.