“Sixty some years ago, when I was a child, my family would pack the picnic basket and drive out to St. Albert for the annual pilgrimage Sunday,” recalled Fr. Jack Herklotz, OMI, pastor of St. Albert Parish. “It was an event; we would meet friends and relatives who made the…
The ark of the covenant took about 400 – 450 years to arrive at Jerusalem. In the first reading tonight, we heard the end of the story, the arrival. But it was a long journey to the holy city. I won’t go into very many details about the history of…
St. Rose of Lima is a small, country church in the little town of Onoway, about 60 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. In the heart of this small town, farming community, she has stayed, quietly strong, resilient and steady for 100 years. When we begin to think about the course of…
Known and loved by many, Mary Molloy was the person you could always count on. Whether it was a committee, fundraising campaign, church initiative or project that needed someone to step forward, Mary was ready to help. On August 5, Mary passed away peacefully at the Edmonton General Hospital Continuing…
After nearly two decades of welcoming workers, visitors and worshippers in the heart of downtown Edmonton, St. Benedict Chapel held its final Mass at City Centre mall on Aug. 12. Following the final Mass, the Blessed Sacrament was removed from the chapel and the sanctuary light was extinguished, marking the…
When we baptize an infant, the priest normally meets the parents and godparents at the door of the church and asks the little one’s name. The implication is that the child is still a stranger and not yet a member of Christ’s Body the Church. Christ’s people don’t know this…
Today we celebrate the 35th priestly ordination anniversary of Rev. Felix Kusamba, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Born on March 3, 1963, in Yuki, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Fr. Felix was ordained to the priesthood on August 11,…
The faithful of two longstanding Catholic communities in the Vermilion area will gather on Sunday, Aug. 23, to celebrate two significant milestones in their shared history: the Golden Jubilee of the dedication of Holy Name Parish Church in Vermilion and the Centenary Jubilee of St. Columba Parish in Clandonald. The…
The Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage 2026 is a sacred journey of faith, healing, and hope that has brought pilgrims together for generations. This year’s July 18-23 pilgrimage is especially significant as it marks the first Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage of Archbishop Stephen Hero as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of…
Our Lady of Victory Camp is welcoming more campers this summer than it has in over a decade. This July and August, we will welcome nearly 500 young people across five weeks of programming, surpassing even pre-pandemic numbers by a significant margin. Our team of youth counsellors and senior volunteers…