In hearing news of the devastating fire that is taking place in Jasper, Archbishop Richard Smith offered prayers on behalf of the Catholic community: “Today is indeed a very sad day and I wish to convey my sorrow, solidarity and support to the people of Jasper and the parish community…
An exact digital replica of the famed Our Lady of Guadalupe image is in the Archdiocese for the foreseeable future thanks to the passion and the national ministry of an Edmonton woman. Christine Foisy-Erickson founded the Mi Casa ministry to lead people to Christ through Our Lady of Guadalupe. Since…
As we mark two years since Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, the Archdiocese of Edmonton continues to support and advance healing and reconciliation programs with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples. “The anniversary of the Holy Father’s penitential journey is a reminder that we are walking together on the…
Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne 2024 Homily [Sirach 44:1,8,10-15; Psalm 132; Matthew 13:16-17] Over the last number of years, I have had the great blessing of sitting down many times with Indigenous Peoples in a sharing circle, or in what I have also heard referred to as a listening…
Second Anniversary of the Visit of Pope Francis to Lac Ste Anne Liturgy of the Word Homily [Ezekiel 36. 24-28; Ephesians 4. 1-6; Matthew 18. 15-20] Two years ago, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, set foot on this holy site. We gather to commemorate that historic moment, thank God for…
Amazing. Spiritually Amazing! As my wife Dada and I await for our flight home (in spite of likely delays), these words summarize what we feel in our hearts: were not our hearts burning! The July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress not only packed with the announced 60,000 pilgrims, but also profoundly…
Father Adam Lech has retired from his most recent role as chancellor of the Archdiocese, and from active ministry for nearly 50 years. Father Philip Creurer, currently the judicial vicar, has accepted to assume the role of chancellor, in addition to his current duties. Both Fr. Adam’s retirement and Fr.…
Pilgrims from the ‘Four Corners’ from all walks of life —babies, children, youth, young adults (massive numbers of them), adults and the elderly gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium ‘to place Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at the centre of our lives’ to quote Bishop Andrew Cozzens. Bishop Cozzens of Crookston,…
Dr. Jo-Ann Badley, a former professor at Newman Theological College, has been appointed interim president of NTC while the search continues for a full-time president. “It is a surprising turn of events to have this opportunity to serve Newman College again. I hope I can provide strong interim leadership as the…
Homily [Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24; Psalm 30; 2Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43] Today we shall ask God’s blessing upon a new cemetery at Our Lady of Mercy parish here in Enoch. Setting land aside for the holy and merciful purpose of burial is a sign of great love and…