Chief Wilton (Willie) Littlechild, internationally known human rights lawyer and advocate for truth and reconciliation, is the first indigenous recipient of the Kevin Carr Christian Leadership Award from Newman Theological College. Chief Littlechild was born and raised on the Ermineskin Cree Nation. He is a residential school survivor, a former…
Introduction Good evening, everyone, and welcome! I am delighted to have this occasion once again to gather together with you all as members of this exciting and dynamic Archdiocesan family. I want to express right away my personal thanks to each and every one of you. Thank you for the…
As Albertans, we offer joyful thanksgiving for the gift of Catholic education. More than 180,000 students are educated in Catholic schools across Alberta. We give thanks for Catholic education, where students learn about the dignity of all persons, created in the image of God and called to live in Christ…
“Remember the past with gratitude, to live the present with enthusiasm and to look forward to the future with confidence.” – St. John Paul II[1] Only a few days ago, we celebrated Thanksgiving. This holiday is frequently a time when you turn your attention to the things that you are…
The Catholic faith community of southeast Edmonton has been a growing and vibrant community since the early 1970s. Our mission has not changed since those early days: to actively live the Gospel through discovering the Spirit alive within our parishioners. St. Theresa parish continues to be a place where diversity…
Red Mass 2024 Homily [Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 1; James 2:14-18; Luke 11:5-13] Our “Red Mass” occurs this year with the Thanksgiving Day weekend on the immediate horizon. This is the first time, in my memory at least, that this coincidence of events has occurred. This affords us the opportunity, in…
Be it Done: Living in the Word A Call to the Clergy and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton Introduction On May 10th, 1959, at just two weeks of age, I was taken by my parents to our parish church to be baptized. It is without question the best…
We have launched our Pastoral Priorities of Worship, Witness and Service which will guide us as Catholic community over the next three years. Deacon Gem Mella, diaconal formation lead for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, shares the markers that Christ gives us for recognizing his Real Presence. Thank you Deacon Gem!…
We have launched our Pastoral Priorities of Worship, Witness and Service which will guide us as Catholic community over the next three years. Dr. Troy Davies, CEO of Catholic Social Services, shares his thoughts on The Eucharist in Our Lives, challenges and triumphs. Thank you Dr. Davies! Learn more about…
Until 10 years ago, during Holy Mass most of us gave to our parish – and at least nine “second collections” after Communion – by writing a cheque or placing currency into the collection basket. When floods, fires or other emergencies hit, we were again invited to dig deep to…