The 106th annual Skaro Pilgrimage was celebrated between August 14-15. Thousands of people gather each year at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at Skaro, Alberta for the annual Skaro Pilgrimage, which is held in celebration of the Assumption of Our Lady on August 14-15. The shrine was built in 1919…
It is wonderful to be back here at Skaro for our annual pilgrimage on the vigil of the Solemnity of the Assumption. For more than 100 years, the people of God in this local area and beyond have come to this holy place, moved to do so for three principal reasons.
On a sweltering July 17, 2024 evening in Indianapolis’ cavernous Lucas Oil Stadium – home to the NFL Colts – 50,000 faith-filled Catholics dropped to their knees in unison. The most holy Blessed Sacrament, exposed in an exquisite four-foot, 20-pound, papally-blessed golden monstrance had entered the arena and Eucharistic Adoration…
Thanks be to God it appears that Our Lady of Lourdes church is still standing, based on the wildfire map provided by the Municipality of Jasper. We cannot confirm the extent of internal damage at this point, as the town remains evacuated and Parks Canada is assessing the area. We…
In hearing news of the devastating fire that is taking place in Jasper, Archbishop Richard Smith offered prayers on behalf of the Catholic community: “Today is indeed a very sad day and I wish to convey my sorrow, solidarity and support to the people of Jasper and the parish community…
An exact digital replica of the famed Our Lady of Guadalupe image is in the Archdiocese for the foreseeable future thanks to the passion and the national ministry of an Edmonton woman. Christine Foisy-Erickson founded the Mi Casa ministry to lead people to Christ through Our Lady of Guadalupe. Since…
As we mark two years since Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, the Archdiocese of Edmonton continues to support and advance healing and reconciliation programs with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples. “The anniversary of the Holy Father’s penitential journey is a reminder that we are walking together on the…
Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne 2024 Homily [Sirach 44:1,8,10-15; Psalm 132; Matthew 13:16-17] Over the last number of years, I have had the great blessing of sitting down many times with Indigenous Peoples in a sharing circle, or in what I have also heard referred to as a listening…
Second Anniversary of the Visit of Pope Francis to Lac Ste Anne Liturgy of the Word Homily [Ezekiel 36. 24-28; Ephesians 4. 1-6; Matthew 18. 15-20] Two years ago, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, set foot on this holy site. We gather to commemorate that historic moment, thank God for…
Amazing. Spiritually Amazing! As my wife Dada and I await for our flight home (in spite of likely delays), these words summarize what we feel in our hearts: were not our hearts burning! The July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress not only packed with the announced 60,000 pilgrims, but also profoundly…