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…
Come spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. After a temporary closure due to COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Edmonton’s Corpus Christi Chapel of Perpetual Adoration (located at St. Andrew’s Centre) has re-opened. Adorers are welcome to drop in throughout the day, but are also encouraged to sign up for…
Homily [Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm 147; 1Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-59] It has been a while since I last visited the parish, and I am delighted to return. As I looked forward to this visit, I have been recalling to mind some features of life here in Grande Cache. In this…
“Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character and character produces hope.” – St. Paul, Romans 5: 3-4 On June 29th, we will be celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. As we reflect on the journeys they took in their lives and their faith, paths which ultimately led to their…
On June 3 and 4, Archbishop Smith made a pastoral visit to Blessed Sacrament Parish in Wainwright, Alberta. On Saturday, June 3, Archbishop Smith celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation for 32 candidates and then spent the afternoon visiting two senior’s homes in the Wainwright community, where he administered the Sacrament…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton has announced it has contributed $3.2 million as part of the national Indigenous Reconciliation Fund to support and advance healing and reconciliation initiatives with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples. The Catholic Bishops of Canada have committed, in their dioceses, to raising $30 million over five…
If something is important enough to us, we make time for it. It is amazing (and a little maddening for my wife) how I can always find time during the hockey season to watch, listen to, follow on Twitter, and otherwise keep myself up to date with all the happenings…