After nearly two decades of devoted priestly service in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, Father Francis Mariappa, SAC, prepares to begin a new chapter of ministry in India, carrying with him deep gratitude for the people and parishes that have shaped his Canadian journey. Father J.R. Muthuswamy, pastor of Our Lady…
The 2025 Together We Serve annual appeal raised $1,470,459 of its $1.54 million goal and distributed almost $1.4 million to Catholic organizations in the Archdiocese, Canada and abroad. This year’s campaign also marked a significant milestone, as the annual appeal has now raised more than $20 million in total since…
This past year, a series of Will and Estate planning workshops titled “Creating Your Legacy” brought together parishioners eager to learn how they can make a lasting impact on the life of the Church. Hosted by Lisa Robichaud, Stewardship and Fund Development Lead, the four workshops focused on helping individuals…
Nearly 300 catechumens from rural and urban parishes across our Archdiocese participated in this year’s Rite of Election – an increase from 265 last year! Celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent, this rite marks an immediate preparation of the elect, enrolling the names of those preparing to receive the…
A bold call to renewal for Catholic men is spreading across Western Canada—and it’s gaining momentum right here in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. In late November, Bishop William McGrattan of the Diocese of Calgary met with the board of God Squad Canada to share a powerful vision: make March a…
The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council highlighted that Lent has a “twofold character”: “preparing for baptism and by penance”—toward a specific goal: “[Lent] disposes the faithful, who more diligently hear the word of God and devote themselves to prayer, to celebrate the Paschal Mystery.” Therefore, “This twofold character is to be…
Scholars think the Book of the Prophet Joel may have been written after Israel had been conquered by the Persians and after the Temple had been rebuilt in 515 BC. God’s People still had their ‘land of promise,’ but it was a far from happy time. There was now no…
On the evening of February 17, the parish hall and church at St. Albert were filled with quiet anticipation and grateful joy. About 150 people gathered in person, with another 50 joining by livestream, united in prayer and thanksgiving. Thirteen Oblate priests and three Oblate Brothers processed into the church,…
February 11, 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters, With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic loss of life in Tumbler Ridge. On behalf of the Western Canadian Catholic Bishops, I extend heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, to those who were injured, and to all who have been deeply…
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate invite the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton to join them in a moment of profound thanksgiving and renewal as they celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Approbation of their Constitutions and Rules. This historic milestone will be marked locally with a special Oblate…