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Local family invests everything into founding global Catholic media mission
November 29, 2023
A Vegreville family has started a media ministry focused on making Catholic prayer and the Holy Mass accessible to people of all languages throughout the world. The Little Goodness YouTube channels have garnered more than 10 million views since their launch in 2019, with viewers from more than 90 countries tuning in to livestreams of […]
Long-awaited celebration with Archbishop at “undaunted” Innisfail parish after tragic loss
November 28, 2023
Over the weekend of November 26th, Archbishop Smith made a pastoral visit to the community of Our Lady of Peace in Innisfail, Alberta. This was an especially significant visit, as this was the first time that the community has been able to celebrate in person with Archbishop Smith, after the rebuilding of their Our Lady […]
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 27, 2023
Homily [Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23; 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46] As I drive from my place of residence in Edmonton to our diocesan offices, there is a traffic circle I have to navigate. Sometimes these are called roundabouts. Not for the faint of heart. Traffic enters the circle in double lanes from multiple directions, […]
Catholic Survey on Medical Assistance in Dying
November 16, 2023
The Archdiocese of Edmonton invites you to participate in a survey on Medical Assistance in Dying. We are hoping to understand the general sentiments of Catholics on this very important topic. Your responses will assist us in understanding the lived experience, determining future course of action, and addressing concerns. MAiD is a legal framework in […]
Prepare your hearts and marriages through the hope of Advent
November 15, 2023
“The season of Advent, restores this horizon of hope, a hope which does not disappoint for it is founded on God’s Word. A hope which does not disappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! He is faithful! He does not disappoint! Let us think about and feel this beauty.” –Pope Francis[1] On Dec. 3, the […]
St. Gregory the Great parish in Holden to close
October 31, 2023
With great sadness, the Archdiocese of Edmonton accepts the decision of the St. Gregory the Great community to close the Catholic parish in the village of Holden. The parish community is very fraternal and faith-filled. However, in the last few years, the population of Holden and surrounding area has dwindled and that has affected Mass […]
You are called to help get your spouse to heaven
October 25, 2023
“You cannot be half a saint. You must be a whole saint or no saint at all.” ~ St. Thérèse of Lisieux On Nov. 1, the Church celebrates All Saints’ Day, a day where we honour all the saints throughout history who have gone before us to heaven. The origin of All Saints’ Day dates […]