His Holiness, Pope Francis, completed his apostolic journey to Canada from July 23rd – July 29th, 2022. On this “pilgrimage of penance”, he made a series of public statements regarding Indigenous reconciliation and healing. Each of the Holy Father\’s statements is linked below: Address of the Holy Father: Meeting with…
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 24 July 2022 \”In old age they will still bear fruit\” (Psalm 92:15) Dear Friends, \”In old age they will still bear fruit\” (Ps 92:15). These words of the Psalmist are glad tidings, a…
Looking together at the themes of mercy, healing and reconciliation, members of the choir carefully chose music to support Pope Francis\’ journey to walking together at his Papal Mass taking place at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on July 26, 2022. The choir will play a pivotal role not only in…
Julia Kozak is an Indigenous artist and dancer. Organizers for the Papal Visit approached her to create a design for the Holy Father to wear during his celebration of the Holy Mass in Edmonton. She discerned along with her husband Adam how to bring forth her gift of talent and…
July 26, 2022 at Commonwealth Stadium. More information is available here. ETS will provide Park & Ride service between Commonwealth Stadium and a variety of Park & Ride sites for the Papal Mass. ETS bus routes 2, 3 and 101, as well as the Capital Line LRT, run near Commonwealth…
iyiniwak okiskêyihtamowiniwaw (Indigenous Peoples Experience) Fort Edmonton Park and the City have collaborated to offer the Indigenous Peoples Experience for free on July 25 & 26, 2022 over the Papal Visit. We invite you to visit the award-winning Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park. Gather and explore life through the diversity…
Following extensive restoration work after a fire in 2020, the church and its parishioners are ready to come together and welcome Pope Francis to Edmonton. After an Indigenous delegation from Canada travelled to Rome to invite the Holy Father to visit the Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, the…
Archbishop Smith opens the doors for the rededication of the newly rebuilt Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, the first liturgy to take place inside since the fire 2 years ago. The long-awaited ceremony took place on Sunday, July 17. 2022, attended by hundreds of joyful parishioners, led by…
Anywhere you go that hockey is played, the number 99 is synonymous with greatness. The number 99 was the number that belonged to Wayne Gretzky, who is universally recognized as the greatest player to ever play the game. Here in Edmonton, where Gretzky won four Stanley Cups and achieved incredible…