Homily [Sirach 27:4-7; Psalm 92; 1Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45] To lead us into the teaching of our Lord in the sacred texts, I begin this homily with reference to the empty chair in the middle of the sanctuary. It is called, in Latin, the cathedra, the seat from which…
Every February, World Marriage Day and St. Valentine’s Day are celebrated. Both are occasions to honour your love for each other and God’s love for you. Throughout the year, there are also many opportunities to connect as a couple and deepen your commitment to each other. St. John Paul II…
A force of nature both inside and outside Our Lady of Angels parish in Fort Saskatchwan, longtime administrator Deb Hume has died after a short—but true to form, fierce—battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 62. “It’s a huge loss for our family. She was definitely our glue,” said Teghan Hume, one…
OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP February 25th, 2025 To the Clergy and Faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, In a communiqué from Rome dated today, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis has named me as Archbishop of Vancouver, succeeding the Most Reverend J.…
Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Richard W. Smith as the next Archbishop of Vancouver. The Vatican made the announcement on Feb. 25. “I am grateful to His Holiness for the confidence placed in me to assume this new mission, and ask for the assistance of your prayers,” Archbishop Smith…
Homily [1Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-25; Psalm 103; 1Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38] Over the past week we have all been attentive, I am sure, to the health of the Holy Father. Reports from the Vatican Press Office tell he has been suffering from a polymicrobial infection as well as double…
Fr. Kris Schmidt, pastor of St. Francis Xavier parish in Camrose, is part of a new generation of Flying Fathers. The “Harlem Globetrotters of hockey” combine faith and fun with a few antics as well. The Flying Fathers Hockey Club played two exhibition games at Elk Island Catholic Schools.…
Homily [Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 1Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26] In the course of my visit to your parish, I have had occasion to speak with many people, both young and old, about a variety of topics pertaining to the life of this parish and to the Church in…
The Nicene Creed is proclaimed every Sunday, but it’s fair to say that— 1,700 years since its formulation — few Catholics know its deep history, meaning and relevance in modern times. That’s beginning to change in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, starting with more than 1,200 people, young and old.…
Homily [Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; Psalm 138; 1Corinthians 15: 1-11; Luke 5:1-11] I am very pleased to have the opportunity, this weekend, to visit the parish of Corpus Christi. This gives me the occasion to visit the schools associated with the parish, and to meet with representatives of the many…