“Like St. Paul, change your life and become a ‘new creature.’”- Pope Francis[1] Happy New Year! As the calendar year switches over, people often take time to reflect on changes they would like to make during the upcoming year and may make New Year’s resolutions. One of the solemnities the…
For more than a decade, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has carried out a Catholic outreach ministry to communities living north of the Arctic Circle through the North of 60 Project. Rooted in compassion and solidarity, this initiative reflects the Vincentian call to walk alongside those in need—no…
Father Josephin Raj (JR) Muthuswamy marks a significant milestone this year: 20 years of devoted service in the priesthood. On July 16, 2025, he began his current role as Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Peace in Innisfail, where he continues to provide pastoral care, sacramental guidance, and leadership to…
Born in Tehakoy, Kerala, India, Rev. Linoose Bivera was ordained on December 28, 2015 for the Diocese of Vijayapuram and has faithfully served the Church in parish ministry and in several diocesan leadership roles. He began his ministry as Associate Pastor of St. Joseph’s Basilica on November 28, sharing dedication,…
Rev. Thomas Puthupparampil marks a significant milestone this year in his ongoing ministry. Since December 1, 2012, he has served as Chaplain at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and other health facilities on an on-call basis, providing spiritual care, comfort, and support to patients, families, and staff. In addition, since July…
Rev. Liju Jose marks a life of devoted service to the Church, guided by pastoral care, spiritual leadership, and a deep commitment to the communities he serves. Since July 5, 2023, he has been serving as Pastor of St. Augustine in Ponoka and St. Stephen in Lacombe, where he continues…
“May you never lack courage and dedication in proclaiming the good news of Jesus, particularly to children, so they may grow up sensing that God loves them and has great dreams for them.” Pope Leo XIV to Catechists for the Jubilee Year of Hope The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd…
As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas, we are pleased to share a special message from Archdiocesan Administrator Fr. Paul Kavanagh to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. In this brief video, Fr. Paul reflects the spirit of the season with words of gratitude, hope, and…
This summer, I had an incredible opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to Italy with the Saint Francis Xavier Chaplaincy from Calgary. The primary motivation for this pilgrimage was the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, held from July 28 to August 3. However, despite most of the events being in…
Christmas is magical for children. At least, it was for me. The anticipation was almost more than my little heart could take. Among all the decorations on the tree, one unique “ornament” always captured my attention more than any of the others. It had a prominent place among the trimmings…