“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:43-44 At many points of your life, if not daily, you experience struggles because of your interactions…
The St. Agnes parish community in Mayerthorpe gathered with grateful hearts Sept. 13 to celebrate the completion and blessing of our new hall, rectory, office, coffee room, and other renovated spaces. This journey began with a remarkable gift. In August 2018, our parish received a very generous bequest from the…
Encounter School of Ministry-Edmonton Campus is now one of 54 satellite campuses worldwide. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, Encounter School of Ministry offers a dynamic two-year, part-time, training program designed to teach, equip, and activate disciples of Jesus to demonstrate the love of God…
St. Matthew Parish in Edmonton celebrated the inaugural gathering of its Youth Group on September 12, welcoming 30 teens, eight youth leaders, parents, and volunteers. The morning was filled with joy, laughter, faith, and fellowship as we took an exciting first step toward forming young people who are confident witnesses…
Priests from across the Archdiocese are gathering in Kananaskis from September 7–11 for the annual Priests’ Spiritual Retreat, a time of prayer, reflection, fraternity, and spiritual renewal. This year’s retreat will be led by Most Rev. Erik Varden, Bishop of the Diocese of Trondheim, Norway, who will guide the priests…
The 100 years of faith we celebrate this year began long before the building of the first Catholic Church in Rocky Mountain House. Between 1841-1875 Oblates arrived at the Hudson Bay Trading post in Rocky Mountain House and the first Mass was celebrated there on October 5, 1845, by Fr.…
Behind the walls of the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre (EYOC) are young people—between 12 and 18 years of age—whose lives have often been marked by trauma, instability and profound challenges long before they entered the justice system. The EYOC houses approximately 20 to 35 youth awaiting trial, including repeat offenders—often…
If you live in St. Albert, chances are you know where the Star of the North is. You may even have been here for a retreat, a meeting, a reception or another event. But I wonder how many people really know what the Star is—and what happens here. That’s why…
The jubilee celebrations in Vermilion brought together parishioners, families, community leaders and friends in a joyful gathering marking 50 years since the dedication of Holy Name Parish Church and 100 years of St. Columba Parish in Clandonald. The Aug. 23 celebration was filled with warmth, faith and community spirit, beginning…
Today, September 1, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Rev. Gordon Anthony Cook, OMI. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on November 27, 1943, Fr. Gordon was ordained to the priesthood on September 1, 1996, at St. Mary Parish in Prince George, B.C., by Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI.…