Dr. Jason West, the longest-serving president in the history of Newman Theological College, has informed its board of governors of his intention to resign as president and return to the teaching staff. Dr. West also announced his plans to take a yearlong sabbatical, pending the successful search for an interim…
Jesus beckons to all of us with the simple words “Come, follow me.” “For the Sake of the Call” is a 3-part series, written by Mike Landry, which shares the testimonies of people from the Archdiocese of Edmonton who have heard and answered this call to follow Jesus Christ and…
Mass of Priestly Ordination of Deacon Jake Mullin Homily [Numbers 11:11b-12, 14-17, 24-25a; Psalm 84; 1Peter 5:1-4; John 21:15-17] Tonight, the Archdiocese of Edmonton gathers in a spirit of profound thanksgiving and great joy. We rejoice in the gift of a new priest, who will lead and serve the people…
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Sacrament of Confirmation Homily [Genesis 3: 8-15; Psalm 130; 2Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1; Mark 3: 20-35] Fans of the Edmonton Oilers are more than a little excited these days. Rightly so. We have a chance at winning the Stanley Cup for the…
Missionary zeal and closeness to the poor remain as the burning heart of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the order of priests and brothers who founded the Archdiocese of Edmonton and were essential to the evangelization of the Canadian West. Between May 13-17, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Lacombe Canada…
Jesus beckons to all of us with the simple words “Come, follow me.” “For the Sake of the Call” is a 3-part series, written by Mike Landry, which shares the testimonies of people from the Archdiocese of Edmonton who have heard and answered this call to follow Jesus Christ and…
Eucharistic processions happened all across the Archdiocese of Edmonton on the Feast of Corpus Christi, on June 2. To see photos of these processions across the Archdiocese, see here. Enjoy the following reflection from Joyce Labella, a parishioner at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Edmonton. This was an opportunity…
“Love is never something ready made, something merely \’given\’ to man and woman, it is always at the same time a \’task\’ which they are set. Love should be seen as something which in a sense never \’is\’ but is always only \’becoming\’, and what it becomes depends upon the…
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Sacrament of Confirmation Homily [Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26] Rumour has it there’s a hockey game tonight. Game 6! It takes place on the same day that we are gathering to celebrate Corpus Christi…
On Monday, May 20, 2024, Father Gilles passed away at the age of 92 years. He is survived by the members of his religious community, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate; his sister, Louise Desharnais, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Father Gilles was predeceased by his parents,…