For Barbara Riley, a lifetime of volunteer service began with a few simple words spoken in a small rural church in Manitoba. During National Volunteer Week from April 19–25, her story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of service rooted in faith and compassion. As a young girl…
Amanda Achtman hosted an Archdiocese of Edmonton forum on April 21 that brought together personal testimonies and Catholic perspectives on aging, disability, suffering, and end-of-life care, as debate continues in Canada over the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). “Is Life Always Worth Living?: Responding to the Rise of…
At a time when many young adults are searching for purpose and connection, two young Catholic filmmakers are inviting viewers to rediscover meaning in Jesus Christ through their short film. Joshua Reinhart of Lloydminster and Christopher Connelly of St. Paul created Choices, a 10-minute film, shot over four days in…
Catholics across Alberta are urged to respond with conviction and compassion as end-of-life issues grow more urgent. During Hope and Dignity Activation Week, Amanda Achtman will lead efforts to equip the faithful to prevent euthanasia and encourage hope, especially in the most vulnerable among us. Activation Week will include public…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton will host a weeklong series of events this April featuring Canadian speaker and pro-life advocate Amanda Achtman, as part of an Archdiocesan “Activation Week” focused on promoting hope, human dignity, and compassionate responses to end-of-life challenges — an issue receiving renewed attention in light of new…
At St. Joseph’s Basilica this Easter, as the Church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Saleshni Kumar stepped into new life — her journey shaped by hardship, searching, and ultimately, surrender to faith. Thirty-four people were received into the Catholic Church at St. Joseph’s Basilica during the Easter Vigil alone—up…
Caelen Begg didn’t start looking for Catholicism—he started by testing what he believed. At 26, he was confirmed this past Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil and now works in IT after leaving his role preaching and pastoring youth at a Protestant church. Thirty-four people were received into the Catholic…
This morning during our Eucharist we will be invited to renew our baptismal promises. Even if we were here last night at the Easter Vigil, it doesn’t hurt us to do so a few times – even every day as part of our personal prayers. We spent the forty days…
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! The Easter season, which lasts 50 days from Easter Sunday until Pentecost, is a time of joy, excitement, trust, mercy, and peace. Even if you are in the midst of struggles in your lives, how can you and your spouse live out this…
In his first Easter message as Archbishop of Edmonton, Archbishop Stephen Hero reflects on the blessings and challenges of his early months in ministry. Grateful for the opportunity to encounter the faithful across the Archdiocese, he points us to the central truth of Easter: Christ has died and is risen…