Being thirsty without access to something to drink is a horrible feeling. Your mouth is parched, you feel uncomfortable, sometimes your lips are dry and maybe cracked, and you seek something to drink. However, once you receive that drink, it tends to feel refreshing and even relaxing. Giving drink to…
The St. Thomas More Parish Refugee committee started from a group of 30 parishioners who came together in 2014 with one conviction: Faith should not only be spoken, it should be lived. On Oct. 4-5, we celebrate the Jubilee of Migrants. Read the Holy Father\’s message. Locally, what started as…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2025 Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples National Indigenous Parish Our Father and Creator, we acknowledge all the gifts we have received from you. We especially acknowledge the gift of children which points towards a future of hope. We express our…
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 is a solemn day to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Rooted in the Catholic call to repentance and reconciliation, this day invites…
I was born on October 6, 1934, in Barrhead, Alberta. Early in life, I was inspired by St. John Eudes, founder of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, (1641) a missionary priest who devoted himself to helping vulnerable women. His community came to Edmonton in 1912, and their mission…
This 2025 Jubilee Year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, which developed the Creed. To mark the occasion, the Archdiocese of Edmonton has launched “I Believe,” a catechesis series in partnership with St. Joseph’s College (University of Alberta) and Newman Theological College. The “I Believe” series, livestreamed…
Christ-King Catholic Church, Stettler celebrated its 75th Anniversary on Sunday, September 21 with seating to capacity and overflow into the adjacent parish hall via livestream. A luncheon and program followed at the Stettler Community Hall. Father Jim Corrigan presided over this Jubilee celebration along with our current pastor, Fr. RK…
NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY Sept. 30, 2025 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, I invite all members of our Archdiocesan community to pause and reflect on the legacy of residential schools, the painful history endured by…
In Loving Memory of Rev. Leonard “Len” Alexander Gartner (April 9, 1936 – September 12, 2025) Born in Macklin, Saskatchewan to Adolph and Anna Gartner. Fr. Len was ordained on May 28, 1961, at Our Lady of the Prairies Parish in Daysland, AB, by Archbishop Anthony Jordan, OMI. Throughout his…
Reports to: Executive Director Status: Permanent Full Time PDF of Job Description Purpose We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Director of Marketing & Development to lead and advance the ministry’s marketing and fundraising efforts. This role carries responsibility for the overall strategy, management, and success of the department, with the…