In a few short weeks, Indigenous delegates from across Canada are scheduled to meet with Pope Francis in Rome as part of the ongoing journey toward healing and reconciliation. The meetings, beginning March 28, are an opportunity for Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, residential school survivors, and youth to share their…
Father Carlos Nunez, pastor of Our Lady of the Angels parish in Fort Saskatchewan, reflects on the Scripture readings for Sunday, March 13, the Second Sunday of Lent.
With the review now complete, and the implementation of changes arising from it, I have no hesitation in endorsing Development & Peace, its Share Lent campaign, and its active presence in the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Father Dean Dowle, pastor of St. John the Evangelist parish, celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass with local students from St. Paul Elementary School in Edmonton. In this video, the students share what Ash Wednesday means to them and what they are giving up for Lent.
Pope Francis announced that Ash Wednesday (March 2) will be a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine. \”I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war,” he said. Read…
Mike Landry I bought my first car, a blue-and-rust-coloured 1982 Mercury Lynx, from a classmate’s brother, who happened to be a mechanic. I thought “Mechanic’s car? It must be in great shape!” And for a few months, it was. But in late December of 1999, I was driving home from…
I call upon all people of good will to not ignore the suffering of the Ukrainian people, brought on by Russian military aggression. We are a people who love peace. And precisely for that reason we are ready to defend it and fight for it. Today we call out in prayer to the Almighty Creator, with a special appeal for wisdom for those entrusted with making important decisions for society, in whose hands lies the fate of humanity. We ask the Heavenly Father for assistance in restoring a just peace on Ukrainian land.
Father Roger explores connections between video games, the gospel\’s lessons, and and our own personal connections with the world. As Lent approaches, Father Roger Niedzielski asks: What are the good dividends in my heart? As we interact, what are the good or bad things we gather into our heart, and…
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am sharing this information with you on behalf of The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, and in prayerful support for the Ukrainian people. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada has partnered with the Canadian branch of the Papal charity, The Catholic Near East Welfare…
7 PM is time for St. Joseph Seminary\’s Trivia Livestream on March 11 and you\’re invited! You can join us at the Ad Gentes Trivia Night livestream link: Help others join the fun by sharing, downloading or printing the event Poster: Event Poster.pdf Support us with this Gofundme link:…