Fr. Christopher Blust FSSP celebrates 25 years of priesthood
Today we celebrate the 25th priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Christopher Blust, FSSP, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call.
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Archbishop Hero receives pallium from Holy Father
On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, we rejoice as Archbishop Stephen Hero received the pallium from Pope Leo at the Vatican, together with metropolitan archbishops from around the world. This joyful celebration marks an important milestone in his ministry as Archbishop of Edmonton. Today also marks the 26th…
Fr. Marc Cramer celebrates 20 years of priesthood
Today we celebrate the priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Marc Cramer, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Born on February 12, 1970, Fr. Marc was ordained to the priesthood on June 19, 2006. Throughout his ministry, Fr. Marc has faithfully served…
Fr. Maurice Joly celebrates 70 years of priesthood
Today we joyfully celebrate the remarkable 70th priestly ordination anniversary of Father Maurice Joly, OMI, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Fr. Maurice was born on July 5th, 1929, in St. Paul, Alberta. Drawn to a life of service in the…
Seminarians Daniel Salé and Andrew Sheedy to be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
We are pleased to announce that Archbishop Stephen Hero will ordain Daniel Salé and Andrew Sheedy to the Transitional Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Please join us for this special Mass and keep Daniel and Andrew in your prayers as they continue their journey toward the priesthood. Almighty God,…
Fr. Miroslav Kostarzewski celebrates 20 years of priesthood
Today we joyfully celebrate the 20th priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Miroslav Kostarzewski, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call.
Deacon Stan Kroetsch’s strong “Yes” to our Lord turned the ordinary into extraordinary
Deacon Stan Kroetsch passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on August 20, 1945, in Killam, Alberta, Stan married the love of his life, Darlean, on February 5, 1966. Stan Kroetsch was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on July 4, 2008, by Archbishop Richard Smith.…
Fr. Martin Nguyen, O.P. celebrates five years of priesthood
Today we joyfully celebrate the priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Martin Nguyen, O.P., giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Fr. Martin was born on August 19, 1974, in Saigon, Vietnam. Drawn to a life of service in the Church, he entered…
Fr. Jan Sobkowicz celebrates 25 years of priesthood
Today we joyfully celebrate the priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Jan Sobkowicz, giving thanks to God for his faithful service to the Church and his many years of dedicated pastoral ministry. Fr. Jan was born on May 10, 1958, in Leżajsk, Rzeszów, Poland. Responding generously to God’s call, he pursued…
6th annual MCI Summit explores Artificial Intelligence through Catholic Social Teaching
The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton was honoured to host the 6th Annual Mission Collaboration Initiative (MCI) Summit on May 28–29, 2026, bringing together Catholic leaders from across Alberta to explore one of the most significant questions facing society today:How should the Church navigate Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Age through…