As Catholics prepare to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, a voice from Edmonton is inviting the faithful to rediscover a spiritual giant whose quiet life still speaks with urgency today. Ian Mahood—a lawyer and former seminarian—is the author of Prince, Patron, and Patriarch: The Litany of St. Joseph and…
Rev. Jim Stenberg, CSB, a member of the Congregation of St. Basil and chaplain at St. Joseph’s College at the University of Alberta, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Father Jim was ordained on March 16, 2001, at St. Anthony’s Church in Edmonton by Cardinal…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton played a significant role in the worldwide Synod on Synodality, hosting hundreds of listening sessions and gathering thousands of responses as part of the Catholic Church’s global reflection on its mission and communal life. Launched in 2021 by Pope Francis and continuing under Pope Leo XIV,…
With the amount of technology that exists, the use of it impacts couples and is an important topic to consider. In 2025, St. Carlo Acutis, who died at age 15 in 2006, was declared a saint.[1] St. Carlo is known as the “saint of the internet” and “used his technological…
For Fran Lucas, the Catholic Women’s League of Canada is more than a parish organization—it is a national voice for faith and social justice. After nearly four decades in the League, including serving as national president from 2021 to 2023, Lucas believes the organization’s future lies in continuing its advocacy…
Create Your Legacy! You’re invited to an Archdiocese informative session on Wills & Estates — because protecting your family and faith, what matters most, starts with a plan. Join us for an engaging and practical presentation with: • Lisa Robichaud, Stewardship and Fund Development lead • Financial expert John Kok…
The twinned parishes of Resurrection and Assumption in Edmonton welcomed nearly 300 faithful for a two-day parish mission held March 1 and 2, featuring members of the Queenship of Mary Sisters from Ontario. Sister Philomena and Sister Catherine served as the main speakers for the mission, which focused on learning…
After nearly two decades of devoted priestly service in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, Father Francis Mariappa, SAC, prepares to begin a new chapter of ministry in India, carrying with him deep gratitude for the people and parishes that have shaped his Canadian journey. Father J.R. Muthuswamy, pastor of Our Lady…
The 2025 Together We Serve annual appeal raised $1,470,459 of its $1.54 million goal and distributed almost $1.4 million to Catholic organizations in the Archdiocese, Canada and abroad. This year’s campaign also marked a significant milestone, as the annual appeal has now raised more than $20 million in total since…
This past year, a series of Will and Estate planning workshops titled “Creating Your Legacy” brought together parishioners eager to learn how they can make a lasting impact on the life of the Church. Hosted by Lisa Robichaud, Stewardship and Fund Development Lead, the four workshops focused on helping individuals…