Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Les Drewicki, beloved pastor for more than 45 years in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He was 71. Father Les was most recently the pastor of St. Vital parish in Beaumont. He served St. Joseph\’s Basilica, St. Theresa\’s parish in Mill…
The National Collection for Development and Peace will take place during Masses on April 6, Solidarity Sunday. Join people around the world as they Turn Debt into Hope by focusing on the devastating effects of this cycle of debt on our sisters and brothers in the Global South. The campaign also highlights…
As Catholics, we learn the Nicene Creed as a child and, in some cases, as an adult. But how many of us know exactly, and correctly, what’s meant by “I Believe in One Lord Jesus Christ”? The third session of “I Believe” catechesis series, on April 24 7 p.m. at…
UPDATE: Due to difficulties obtaining a travel visa, Bishop Izaguirre will not be able to join us in Canada for this event. In his place, Development and Peace\’s Acting Director will join us for the Jubilee 2025 \’Turn Debt into Hope\’ visit. 5:30 PM Mass at St. Joseph’s Basilica 10044-113…
The Church has entered into the season of Lent, which offers you the opportunity to focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving over 40 days while you prepare your heart for Easter. During part of his Lenten message, Pope Francis challenged the Church when he wrote about journeying together: “Let us…
Axios! Fr. John Vizza was ordained to the Holy Priesthood for Ukrainian Eparchy of Edmonton at the Divine Liturgy on Nov. 16. 2024 at St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton In his vocation story, Father John shares how he heard the call to the priesthood early in life, and it remained with…
The 2024 Together We Serve annual appeal surpassed its $1,536,510 goal, raising $1,668,033 and distributing almost $1.5 million to Catholic organizations in the Archdiocese, Canada and abroad. The strong result was largely due to an anonymous one-time donation of $100,000 received in December. Parishes also raised $62,000 more in 2024…
Encountering the sick and needy, St. Brother André Besette’s trust in St. Joseph was strong and unwavering — so strong that it led him to offer a healing oil — a gesture of faith that everyone is invited to practice. “Brother André had a profound faith in St. Joseph and…
Homily [Joel 2: 12-18; Psalm 51; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18] With this mass of Ash Wednesday, we enter the holy season of Lent. To lead us into its deepest meaning, allow me to share with you a chance meeting I had on Sunday with a little three-year-old…
We are in the early days in the transition to a new Archbishop after Archbishop Richard Smith was appointed the Archbishop of Vancouver. This process has been in place and used for centuries. We continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will provide us with a shepherd who will bring…