A message to the faithful on the passing of Pope Francis
Archbishop Richard Smith reflects on the life and legacy of Pope Francis today, Easter Monday. He asks us to pray for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father who died April 21, 2025.
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Pope Francis led with openness and sensitivity
His Holiness, Pope Francis, a man who gave his life to God and led the Catholic Church died on Easter Monday April 21. He was 88. The Pope was admitted to hospital on February 14, 2025, after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days. Pope Francis’ clinical situation…
Happy Easter from Archbishop Richard Smith
In the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, a brilliant light has exploded into the world – God’s light, the light of His love. This light exposes to our sight the destiny of eternal life now open before human history because Jesus has conquered the power of death. This…
Father Les Drewicki had the ‘heart of a true shepherd’
Memories and reflections continue to pour forth as friends, family and parishioners remember the life and legacy of Rev. Les Drewicki, beloved pastor for more than 45 years in the Archdiocese. “More than anything, he loved us all — the people of this parish — with the heart of a…
Father Les Drewicki was beloved pastor for more than 45 years
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…
2025 Solidarity Sunday: Turn Debt into Hope
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…
Nicene Creed series: Worshipping God with your mind and heart
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…
UPDATED: Development and Peace brings message of social justice
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…
Melissa Guzik: How to Journey as a Couple during Lent
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…
Father John Vizza answered the call to the priesthood years after hearing it
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…