Family Life Conference Twenty-fifth Anniversary Homily [2Kings 4:8-12a, 14-16; Psalm 89; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42] It is a blessing to gather with you this morning as we mark the 25th anniversary of the Family Life Conference. For a quarter-century, this gathering has sought to encourage and support Christian families…
Rene Mella is one of three men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate in the Archdiocese of Edmonton on July 8 at St. Joseph\’s Basilica. There are 32 deacons in the Edmonton Archdiocese. In this interview, he shares his formation journey and hopes for the future. Rafael “Rene” Mella…
Learning to pray is a lot like learning to speak. In the same way as we learned to speak by copying what we heard others say, we can learn a lot about prayer by imitating what others who have a healthy prayer life. This is why the disciples asked Jesus…
It brings us great joy to announce that the Catholic Community in Edmonton will gather once again for the Archbishop’s Dinner on October 6, 2023, Friday, 5 p.m. at the Edmonton Convention Center. This event is a wonderful opportunity for Catholics to come together, celebrate community milestones, and inspire each…
Homily [Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33] Recently, I was made aware of something rather surprising that had occurred in an episode of a popular TV game show. It even caught the attention of national media. Contestants were asked a question about the Lord’s prayer. They were presented…
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton are asked to continue to keep the healing and reconciliation journey with Indigenous Peoples of This Land close in prayer, through the intercession of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, as we dialogue and walk together on the path ahead. The Archdiocese of Edmonton, in partnership…
Homily [Exodus 19:1-6a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 9 :36-10 :8] Over the last number of weeks, the attention of our province, country and even world has been drawn to the extraordinary number and size of wildfires that have been impacting Alberta and other regions of Canada. When they flare…
Three priests in the Archdiocese of Edmonton are celebrating 25 years of priesthood. Father Murray David Kuemper has been a part of the formation team at St. Joseph Seminary since 2022. Born in Yorkton, Sask., he attended St. Pius X Seminary in Saskatoon and St. Peter’s Seminary in London Ont.…
On June 9-11, Archbishop Richard Smith made a pastoral visit to Grande Cache and Susa Creek From his arrival to his departure, there was great excitement and joy in having His Grace visit with much thanksgiving and appreciation. Archbishop Smith celebrated Mass at the Holy Cross church in Grande Cache,…
Brian Chalker once wrote that “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Chalker is reminding us that certain people we encounter will only be with us for a moment, some will become friends with us for a limited period, while still others can become…