Homily [Isaiah 61: 1-3d; Psalm 27; Romans 8: 31b-35, 37-39; John 15: 9-17] As I begin this homily, allow me before all else to express, on behalf of everyone present here or joining via livestream, heartfelt sympathy to Benny and Annette, to Alice, and to the nieces and nephews and…
Recently, in a discussion during one of the online youth meets, one of the youth at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Sherwood Park said, “Don’t you all feel like our church is on fire!” To which many showed signs of agreement and to be honest … I laughed.…
Rev. Don Stein, a beloved pastor for more than six decades in the Edmonton Archdiocese and in Canada’s North, died on Feb. 22, 2021. He was 86. Donald Stein was born on June 4, 1934, in the Calder neighbourhood of northwest Edmonton. Stein attended Sacred Heart, St. Edmund, St. Alphonsus…
ARCHBISHOP IN DIALOGUE is a new digital platform for the Archbishop of Edmonton to teach the Catholic faith in an engaging manner, using thoughtful conversations with a variety of guests from all walks of life. Each episode will be presented in long form video and audio podcast formats, and viewers/listeners will be invited to comment.
Mission Leadership – Divine Worship February 16, 2021 Dear Parishioners, In his Message for Lent 2021, Pope Francis writes: “During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the “living water” of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and…
Homily [Genesis 3: 9-24; Psalms 90; Mark 8: 1-10] The annual mass that I celebrate here at the mausoleum normally takes place just prior to Christmas, as you may know. This year, COVID kept that from happening. Clearly, it still is hampering our efforts to be together for the Eucharist.…
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the Journey through Lent offers an introduction to the season and reflections on Gospel readings of each Sunday in Lent. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has produced this new series for Lent 2024. The links to the videos will also be available on the CCCB…
It’s often little gestures that can have the biggest impact. It may be helping a senior with technology so they can have a virtual call with family, helping a patient with dementia at mealtime, or resolving an issue from the complex to the simple. In all those cases, the act…
Archbishop Richard W. Smith shares his message for this year\'s World Day of the Sick, which will take place on February 11, 2021.
Archbishop Richard W. Smith shares his message for this year’s World Day of the Sick, which will take place on February 11, 2021: For pandemic-related information, including messages from Archbishop Smith and faith resources, visit our Covid Updates page.