With a new academic year about to start, education is on people’s minds. Even if a return to school is not part of your fall, it can be a good time of year to reflect on the spiritual work of mercy of instructing the ignorant. “The spiritual works of mercy…
Edmonton Catholic Cemeteries is excited to share an important new development. In August 2026, ECC completed a significant expansion of Holy Cross Mausoleum, creating a beautiful new sacred space where Catholic families can honour, remember, and pray for their loved ones. The expansion includes 87 crypts, providing 123 entombment spaces,…
August 25, 2026 Dear friends at Nanaksar Gurdwara (Edmonton), Last Friday, we were shocked by the news of the violent incident that occurred at your Gurdwara in which two prominent and venerable members of your community were injured while attending their morning prayers. That such an attack could take place…
“Sixty some years ago, when I was a child, my family would pack the picnic basket and drive out to St. Albert for the annual pilgrimage Sunday,” recalled Fr. Jack Herklotz, OMI, pastor of St. Albert Parish. “It was an event; we would meet friends and relatives who made the…
Our faith teaches us that his blessed Mother, free from sin and always faithful in living the Gospel through the hardships of her life, followed Jesus’ own journey to the heavens, body and soul.
St. Rose of Lima is a small, country church in the little town of Onoway, about 60 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. In the heart of this small town, farming community, she has stayed, quietly strong, resilient and steady for 100 years. When we begin to think about the course of…
Known and loved by many, Mary Molloy was the person you could always count on. Whether it was a committee, fundraising campaign, church initiative or project that needed someone to step forward, Mary was ready to help. On August 5, Mary passed away peacefully at the Edmonton General Hospital Continuing…
After nearly two decades of welcoming workers, visitors and worshippers in the heart of downtown Edmonton, St. Benedict Chapel held its final Mass at City Centre mall on Aug. 12. Following the final Mass, the Blessed Sacrament was removed from the chapel and the sanctuary light was extinguished, marking the…
When we baptize an infant, the priest normally meets the parents and godparents at the door of the church and asks the little one’s name. The implication is that the child is still a stranger and not yet a member of Christ’s Body the Church. Christ’s people don’t know this…
Today we celebrate the 35th priestly ordination anniversary of Rev. Felix Kusamba, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Born on March 3, 1963, in Yuki, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Fr. Felix was ordained to the priesthood on August 11,…