Fr. Christopher Blust FSSP celebrates 25 years of priesthood
Today we celebrate the 25th priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Christopher Blust, FSSP, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call.
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Fr. Marc Cramer celebrates 20 years of priesthood
Today we celebrate the priestly ordination anniversary of Fr. Marc Cramer, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Born on February 12, 1970, Fr. Marc was ordained to the priesthood on June…
Fr. Maurice Joly celebrates 70 years of priesthood
Today we joyfully celebrate the remarkable 70th priestly ordination anniversary of Father Maurice Joly, OMI, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call. Fr. Maurice was born on July 5th, 1929, in St.…
Clergy Transfers and Assignments for 2026
With gratitude for the Clergy Personnel Committee’s work, I am pleased to announce the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, effective July 15, 2026 (unless otherwise noted). I express deep gratitude to the Clergy of the Archdiocese for their ministry,…
In Memoriam: Father Stanisław Błaszkowski
We join the faithful in mourning the passing of Rev. Stanisław Błaszkowski, who died on January 25, 2026, in Krotoszyny, Poland, at the age of 92. Father Stan served God’s people with unwavering dedication for 66 years of priestly ministry.…
Bishop Emeritus Paul Terrio: Biblical spirituality is the way forward
Bishop Emeritus Pau Terrio reflects on ministry, the priesthood and Catholic life as St. Joseph Seminary approaches its centennial in 2027. Bishop Terrio, ordained May 23, 1970 for the Archdiocese of Montréal, joined St. Joseph’s Seminary as a formator in…
In Memoriam: Father Leonard ‘Len’ Gartner
In Loving Memory of Rev. Leonard “Len” Alexander Gartner (April 9, 1936 – September 12, 2025) Born in Macklin, Saskatchewan to Adolph and Anna Gartner. Fr. Len was ordained on May 28, 1961, at Our Lady of the Prairies Parish…
Father John Hesse marks 70 years as a priest
Father John Hesse celebrates 70 years as a priest on June 4, 2025. At 93, Father Hesse is the longest serving priest in the Edmonton Archdiocese. “I find that mainly you’re happiest if you just pray a day a time,”…
Rev. Jake Mullin’s road to Ordination
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…
Clergy Assignments for 2025
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…