The Archdiocese of Edmonton will welcome a first-class relic of Pope St. John Paul II this October, offering the faithful an opportunity to pray before a sacred reminder of the saint’s life, suffering, and witness to Christ. The relic, Ex Sanguine, is a fragment of the blood-stained cassock St. John…
This speech was delivered on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and is published with the permission of Candida Shepherd, on behalf of the parish council at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples – the national Indigenous parish in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Tan’si Archbishop Hero, Dear Friends…
Good evening, everyone. Thank you, Fr Paul and Cindy, for your introduction. I’m humbled by your kind words. I’m still getting used to seeing myself on screen and on so much social media. We have a very good communications department. I think at this moment that I’m now on four…
This past spring here in Edmonton the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops organized a knowledge-sharing symposium with experts in the Doctrine of Discovery. As you may know, Call to Action #47 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls upon all levels of government in Canada – federal, provincial, territorial, and…
October 1, 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As Albertans prepare to participate in the referendum on October 19th, we invite the Catholic faithful to approach this civic responsibility with prayer, an informed conscience, and sincere concern for their neighbours. As your bishops, we offer these reflections to…
Father Paul Moret, pastor Holy Trinity parish in Spruce Grove, reflects on how Fulton Sheen, who is being beatified today, became part of his own faith journey. “He had such an insight into people, into things of faith, and was able to reach people in such a marvelous way. And…
Sometimes, a special parish project becomes much more than simply finding an object. It becomes a journey filled with faith, friendship, patience, unexpected challenges, and the generous help of many people. Such was the journey to bring a statue of our patron saint, St. Matthew, to the parish in Rocky…
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Onoway, and our own Rev. Thomas Puthupparampil, welcomed Archbishop Stephen Hero to celebrate our Centennial Mass – 100 years of faith in Onoway. The Aug. 30 Mass was attended by many parishioners as well as community leaders and dignitaries. The Knights of Columbus…
“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…