Now is the time for the parish community of St. Michael’s to intercede to their patron saint, for the sake of their own community and the whole world, Archbishop Richard Smith said during a visit to the Leduc parish.. “Call upon your patron saint, Saint Michael. Our society and world…
From portraits of Jesus to St. Mother Teresa to the words of Scripture, students from the 10 school divisions in the Edmonton Archdiocese share their God-given talents as a way to build Catholic culture and community in our Archdiocese. Over 150 students, parents and educators gathered on May 7 for…
“Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.” – St. Francis de Sales[1] The month of May is considered to be a month dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary. “In Ancient Rome, May was dedicated to Flora, the goddess…
Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year B Pastoral Visit to Saint Michael Parish, Leduc Homily [Acts 10:25-26; 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; 1John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17] As part of my pastoral visit, I met Saturday morning with representatives of the various groups active here in the parish. It gave me…
Father Kris Schmidt is a priest for the Archdiocese of Edmonton and he currently serves as the pastor for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Camrose. He grew up in St. Albert, attending Holy Family Catholic Church and he entered St. Joseph’s Seminary at age 21 in 2008. He was…
Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year C Homily [Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22; 1John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8] I visited a few of our Catholic schools in the city this past week. In one, the principal took me into a classroom for students with special needs. Their project was to hatch chicks…
Father Mahendren “Mahesh” Rathinasamy is a Pallottine priest who serves within the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He is currently pastor for St. Peter in Villeneuve, St. Catherine in Calahoo, St. Emerence in Riviere Qui Barre, and St. Charles in Mearns. Father Mahesh grew up in Thoothukudi, India, and studied at St.…
Father Ora McManus recently passed away on Feb. 13, 2024. He served for the Archdiocese of Edmonton during the 1960s. He was 93. Born 18 September 1930 in Sydney, N.S., Father McManus attended St. Joseph’s Seminary from 1953-1957. He was ordained for the Archdiocese of Edmonton at St. Ninian Cathedral…
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B Fiftieth Anniversary of the St Matthew CWL Council Homily [Acts 4:7-12; Psalm 118; 1John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18] I am grateful to the St. Matthew CWL council for their kind invitation to join them in the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their charter.…
Father Paul Moret is a priest for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He currently serves as the pastor for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Spruce Grove. He grew up in Edmonton and his childhood parish was St. Joseph’s Basilica. Father Moret entered seminary in 1983 at the age of 22 and…