Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Mission Hill in St. Albert last weekend to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary as they have for nearly 90 years. The St. Albert Pilgrimage centers around an outdoor Sunday Mass celebrated by Fr. Jack Herklotz, OMI. Pilgrims came from across the Archdiocese to join in…
As night fell, the grounds of the Skaro Shrine were lit by thousands of handheld candles as pilgrims processed in reverent silence. Many knelt in adoration as they followed the carrying of the Blessed Sacrament, surrounded by glowing lights, soft hymns, and heartfelt prayer. The vigil concluded with a final…
On August 11, priests from the Diocese of Talibon in the Philippines took the stage at St. Vital Parish in Beaumont for the final Canadian stop of their North American tour. Performing as Jeduthun: The Singing Boholano Priests, the group used music to raise funds for rebuilding efforts back home,…
As they have since time immemorial, thousands came from across North America to Lac Ste Anne. It’s an annual event that draws Indigenous and non-Indigenous pilgrims alike to its sacred waters. “I like to just pull up a chair and sit all day. .Everyone comes for the same reason: Healing…
Fr. Roger Niedzielski was invited to speak about the joys and challenges facing Canadian Catholic youth in a rare and important meeting with the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life “I thought maybe it’d be a small espresso chat. But it turned into something much deeper; a real conversation with…
Thirty-six young pilgrims start their journey to Rome as part of the Jubilee of Hope. Led by Fr. Roger Niedzielski, the group\’s chaplain, the pilgrimage is a hybrid study-abroad program offered by Newman Theological College. As part of their journey, pilgrims will be reflect on their experience and how it…
Three new permanent deacons – Ali Perez, Karl Pierzchajlo, and Kevin Keech – have been welcomed into the Archdiocese of Edmonton at St. Joseph’s Basilica. The July 22 ordination Mass, attended by hundreds, brought together the families of the candidates, members of the clergy, and the wider Archdiocesan community in…
As you spend time in nature this summer, you may notice the various types of beauty that exist. You can see different types of flowers, trees, birds, animals, fields, grasses, hills, mountains, sun sets or sun rises, changes in the moon, or the sky. You may be reminded of how…
Nearly 100 campers and youth helpers joined together for five days of faith, fun, and friendship as Corpus Christi Parish hosted its annual youth summer camp, Journeying with Mary as Pilgrims of Hope. According to Deacon Gem Mella and Fr. Benoj Makkollil CMI (Corpus Christi Parish Priest) , the July…
Kevin Keech is one of three men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on July 22 at St. Joseph’s Basilica. Bishop Paul Terrio, retired bishop of the Diocese of St. Paul, will be the principal celebrant. Kevin will be assigned to his home parish, St. Francis Xavier in Camrose,…