Archbishop Richard Smith reflects on 18 years as the shepherd of the Edmonton Archdiocese. His Grace takes us from the moment he received the call that he was appointed to the Archdiocese of Vancouver back through the greatest joys and challenges during his time in Edmonton. Archbishop Smith shares his…
As we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Sunday, May 11, Rev. Jake Mullin, the newest ordained priest in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, shares the story of his life journey. Father Jake currently serves as the associate pastor at St. Theresa\’s parish in Mill Woods. He was ordained…
Father Lawrence Frizzell, an associate professor of Judaeo-Christian studies at Seton Hall University and director of its Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies, has died. He was 86. Please see an in-depth autobiographical interview with Father Lawrence Frizzell from 2024. Read Father Frizzell’s obituary. The Funeral Mass will be held on May 8…
On behalf of the faithful, we thank the priests serving in the Archdiocese of Edmonton for their ministry. We are also profoundly grateful for those priests whose terms of service are concluding, and offer our prayerful best wishes as they move to their new assignments in the coming months. We…
Homily [Genesis 1:26-2:3; Psalm 90; Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Matthew 13:54-58] The story is told of a priest who loved to preach about the importance of going to confession. So determined was he to speak on this topic that he would find a way in every homily, regardless of the…
Archbishop Richard Smith, Archbishop-designate of Vancouver, shares his support for all who are grieving after the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver on April 27. The Filipino community and its supporters are invited to a vigil Mass Friday, May 2 at Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Parish and St. Mary\’s…
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…