On July 22, 2025, three men will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Deacon Arden Playford, who has served as a deacon for two years, reflects on his journey to the diaconate and shares words of wisdom for those discerning their vocation or preparing for…
Over a thousand families from across Canada gathered for the 27th Catholic Family Life Conference. Many traveled in camper vans and trailers for the opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow in their faith together at the Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage site. Hosted by Catholic Family Ministries, the event ran from…
In gratitude and honour of the St. Joseph’s parish community in Three Hills, a final and historic Mass will be celebrated on July 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. This occasion marks the end of an era for a parish that has been at the heart of Catholic life in the…
A group of 36 young pilgrims are preparing for a life-changing journey to Rome, set to take place from July 24 to Aug. 8 as part of the Jubilee of Hope. This pilgrimage, a hybrid study-abroad program offered by Newman Theological College, blends prayer, study, and cultural exploration into one…
On June 16th, 1675, St. Margaret Mary, a Visitation nun, was praying near Jesus in the tabernacle in Paray-le-Monial, France.[1] While she was praying, she experienced Jesus’ most significant apparition when he shared “the mysteries of his heart and requested the inauguration of what would become the Solemnity of the…
Are you practising, faithful Catholics who want to share the joy of Catholic marriage? Have been married for five years or more? Couples married in the Catholic Church are invited to become part of our Marriage Formation Ministry Team. Formation for Service to Marriage and Families is to support Pastoral Priority Three…
Catholic Social Services (CSS) recently hosted its sixth annual demonstration Pow-wow on June 12— an event that celebrates Indigenous culture, tradition, and fosters community connections. The event, held at Grovenor School, reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to meaningful reconciliation through education, celebration, and relationship-building. The pow wow received funding from…
In his address to the Centesimus Annus Foundation, Pope Leo XIV argued that the poor are a treasure to both the Church and humanity, offering perspectives that are “often dismissed, yet crucial for seeing the world through God’s eyes.” ”Give voice to the poor” – Pope Leo XIV Society of…
In an “instant” culture where convenience often outweighs sacrifice, choosing the path of selflessness can seem counterintuitive. But Noah Kungel and Kagen Kieftenbeld, two seminarians from the Archdiocese of Edmonton, are challenging that idea by swapping their books for fire gear this summer. Entering religious life is often misunderstood as…
Father John Hesse celebrates 70 years as a priest on June 4, 2025. At 93, Father Hesse is the longest serving priest in the Edmonton Archdiocese. \”I find that mainly you’re happiest if you just pray a day a time,\” Father John said, reflecting on seven decades of ministry. \”I…