In a year filled with joy, reflection, and deep gratitude, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church marked a remarkable milestone: its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923 by the Redemptorist Fathers, the parish has long stood as a spiritual home for generations—rooted in the mission of proclaiming the Good News and serving the…
September 10, 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In preparation for the upcoming municipal election on October 20, 2025, the Catholic Bishops of Alberta encourage all Catholics to engage in the electoral process, especially in the election of Catholic school trustees. This is a matter of profound importance for…
The seven Corporal Works of Mercy provide us with “a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise [and] are charitable actions by which we help our neighbours in their bodily needs [to] respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey…
The Star of the North Retreat Centre is hosting Jesus the Gardener, a mid-week retreat led by Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, a world-renowned teacher and professor at Newman Theological College. The Sept. 23-25 retreat, available in person (live-in or commuter) or online via Zoom, offers a sacred pause amid our busy…
Are you called to accompany others on their spiritual journey? The Star of the North Retreat Centre invites applications for the role of Program Coordinator (full-time, 37.5 hours/week with flexibility, including some evenings and weekends). Rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, Star of the North is a sacred space for…
Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Mission Hill in St. Albert last weekend to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary as they have for nearly 90 years. The St. Albert Pilgrimage centers around an outdoor Sunday Mass celebrated by Fr. Jack Herklotz, OMI. Pilgrims came from across the Archdiocese to join in…
As night fell, the grounds of the Skaro Shrine were lit by thousands of handheld candles as pilgrims processed in reverent silence. Many knelt in adoration as they followed the carrying of the Blessed Sacrament, surrounded by glowing lights, soft hymns, and heartfelt prayer. The vigil concluded with a final…
On August 11, priests from the Diocese of Talibon in the Philippines took the stage at St. Vital Parish in Beaumont for the final Canadian stop of their North American tour. Performing as Jeduthun: The Singing Boholano Priests, the group used music to raise funds for rebuilding efforts back home,…