Most Rev. Stephen Hero held his first press conference Nov. 27 since his appointment as Archbishop-Designate. He reflected on his years of ministry as a priest, St. Joseph Seminary rector, Newman Theological College professor and Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert Bishop. He shared the joy of returning to the…
Father Josephin Raj (JR) Muthuswamy marks a significant milestone this year: 20 years of devoted service in the priesthood. On July 16, 2025, he began his current role as Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Peace in Innisfail, where he continues to provide pastoral care, sacramental guidance, and leadership to…
Born in Tehakoy, Kerala, India, Rev. Linoose Bivera was ordained on December 28, 2015 for the Diocese of Vijayapuram and has faithfully served the Church in parish ministry and in several diocesan leadership roles. He began his ministry as Associate Pastor of St. Joseph’s Basilica on November 28, sharing dedication,…
Rev. Thomas Puthupparampil marks a significant milestone this year in his ongoing ministry. Since December 1, 2012, he has served as Chaplain at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and other health facilities on an on-call basis, providing spiritual care, comfort, and support to patients, families, and staff. In addition, since July…
Rev. Liju Jose marks a life of devoted service to the Church, guided by pastoral care, spiritual leadership, and a deep commitment to the communities he serves. Since July 5, 2023, he has been serving as Pastor of St. Augustine in Ponoka and St. Stephen in Lacombe, where he continues…
“May you never lack courage and dedication in proclaiming the good news of Jesus, particularly to children, so they may grow up sensing that God loves them and has great dreams for them.” Pope Leo XIV to Catechists for the Jubilee Year of Hope The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd…
As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas, we are pleased to share a special message from Archdiocesan Administrator Fr. Paul Kavanagh to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. In this brief video, Fr. Paul reflects the spirit of the season with words of gratitude, hope, and…
This summer, I had an incredible opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to Italy with the Saint Francis Xavier Chaplaincy from Calgary. The primary motivation for this pilgrimage was the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, held from July 28 to August 3. However, despite most of the events being in…
Christmas is magical for children. At least, it was for me. The anticipation was almost more than my little heart could take. Among all the decorations on the tree, one unique “ornament” always captured my attention more than any of the others. It had a prominent place among the trimmings…
This summer, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Rome with Newman Theological College, along with thirty -something other pilgrims, for the Jubilee of Youth, during this 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. It’s difficult to put into a few words the effect that the pilgrimage had on me, but…
On January 6, 2026, Epiphany of the Lord, the Ordinary Jubilee will come to a close with the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter ‘s Basilica in the Vatican. In February 2022, when Pope Francis announced the Jubilee of the Ordinary Holy Year of 2025 with the words…