Fr. Roger Niedzielski was invited to speak about the joys and challenges facing Canadian Catholic youth in a rare and important meeting with the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life “I thought maybe it’d be a small espresso chat. But it turned into something much deeper; a real conversation with…
Thirty-six young pilgrims start their journey to Rome as part of the Jubilee of Hope. Led by Fr. Roger Niedzielski, the group\’s chaplain, the pilgrimage is a hybrid study-abroad program offered by Newman Theological College. As part of their journey, pilgrims will be reflect on their experience and how it…
Three new permanent deacons – Ali Perez, Karl Pierzchajlo, and Kevin Keech – have been welcomed into the Archdiocese of Edmonton at St. Joseph’s Basilica. The July 22 ordination Mass, attended by hundreds, brought together the families of the candidates, members of the clergy, and the wider Archdiocesan community in…
As you spend time in nature this summer, you may notice the various types of beauty that exist. You can see different types of flowers, trees, birds, animals, fields, grasses, hills, mountains, sun sets or sun rises, changes in the moon, or the sky. You may be reminded of how…
Nearly 100 campers and youth helpers joined together for five days of faith, fun, and friendship as Corpus Christi Parish hosted its annual youth summer camp, Journeying with Mary as Pilgrims of Hope. According to Deacon Gem Mella and Fr. Benoj Makkollil CMI (Corpus Christi Parish Priest) , the July…
Kevin Keech is one of three men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on July 22 at St. Joseph’s Basilica. Bishop Paul Terrio, retired bishop of the Diocese of St. Paul, will be the principal celebrant. Kevin will be assigned to his home parish, St. Francis Xavier in Camrose,…
Karl Pierzchajlo is one of three men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on July 22 at St. Joseph’s Basilica. He will be assigned to Annunciation, his home parish in Edmonton, where he and his family have been active members for many years. There are currently 36 permanent deacons…
Our Lady of Victory Camp (OLVC) has officially launched its 2025 season on July 5, welcoming a record 430 young people from across the Archdiocese of Edmonton for five weeks of faith-filled summer programming. The camp is held at Gull Lake in Lacombe County. OLVC offers overnight camp for students…
Amelito \’Ali\’ Perez is one of three men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on July 22 at St. Joseph’s Basilica. Bishop Paul Terrio, retired bishop of the Diocese of St. Paul, will be the principal celebrant. Ali will be assigned to his home parish, St. Augustine in Ponoka,…
On July 22, 2025, three men will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Deacon Arden Playford, who has served as a deacon for two years, reflects on his journey to the diaconate and shares words of wisdom for those discerning their vocation or preparing for…