Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Smith as the Archbishop-designate of Vancouver. Several farewell events are planned in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. On May 1 from 3-5 p.m., a come-and-go open house will be held at Newman Theological College. All are welcome. At 7 p.m., join us as we gather in prayer and…
Homily [Acts 4:1-2; Psalm 118; 1Peter 1:3-9; John 21:1-14] Since the announcement of his death, countless reminiscences of Pope Francis have been shared around the globe. In this homily, I offer three of my own, together with the prayer that the aspects of the Holy Father’s papacy they elucidate will…
Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples held a special dedication ceremony to unveil and bless its new stained-glass window—an artistic representation of resilience, reconciliation, and unity through Indigenous and Catholic symbolism. The window’s central image, a vibrant tree representing the Sacred Heart community, was inspired by Pope Francis’s 2022…
A memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will be held on Friday, April 25 at 12 p.m. at St. Joseph\’s Basilica. Archbishop Richard Smith will be the celebrant. Mass will be livestreamed on Facebook (facebook.com/archedmonton/live at the scheduled time) and YouTube. In…
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St. Michael’s Choir School (SMCS), one of Canada’s most distinguished choral institutions, will join the parish community of St. Joseph’s Basilica in Edmonton for the celebration of the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The boys of SMCS will lend their voices to the liturgy, offering a rich…
Archbishop Richard Smith reflects on the life and legacy of Pope Francis today, Easter Monday. He asks us to pray for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father who died April 21, 2025.
His Holiness, Pope Francis, a man who gave his life to God and led the Catholic Church died on Easter Monday April 21. He was 88. The Pope was admitted to hospital on February 14, 2025, after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days. Pope Francis’ clinical situation…
In the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, a brilliant light has exploded into the world – God’s light, the light of His love. This light exposes to our sight the destiny of eternal life now open before human history because Jesus has conquered the power of death. This…
Memories and reflections continue to pour forth as friends, family and parishioners remember the life and legacy of Rev. Les Drewicki, beloved pastor for more than 45 years in the Archdiocese. “More than anything, he loved us all — the people of this parish — with the heart of a…