Karl Pierzchajlo is one of three men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on July 22 at St. Joseph’s Basilica. He will be assigned to Annunciation, his home parish in Edmonton, where he and his family have been active members for many years. There are currently 36 permanent deacons…
Our Lady of Victory Camp (OLVC) has officially launched its 2025 season on July 5, welcoming a record 430 young people from across the Archdiocese of Edmonton for five weeks of faith-filled summer programming. The camp is held at Gull Lake in Lacombe County. OLVC offers overnight camp for students…
Amelito \’Ali\’ Perez 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. Ali will be assigned to his home parish, St. Augustine in Ponoka,…
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…