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Rolheiser: Naming the present moment
May 24, 2022
Not everything can be fixed or cured, but it should be named properly. Richard Rohr said that. James Hillman suggests something similar when he wrote that a symptom suffers most when it doesn’t know where it belongs. Where does our present moment belong vis-à-vis our faith in God and the relevance of our churches? Are […]
Landry: We are given an indelible spiritual mark on our souls
May 24, 2022
One lasting image from Toy Story 2 is found on the bottom of cowboy doll Woody’s boot. There, you would find the name ‘Andy’ written in permanent marker. Andy writes his name on the feet of most of his toys as a sign/reminder that they are his and he cares for them. In the movie, […]
Statement on the anniversary of the findings at the Kamloops Residential School
May 23, 2022
It is with great sadness that Canada’s Catholic Bishops wish to recognize the one-year anniversary of the shocking reports from the site of the former Kamloops Residential School. These triggered a painful and lasting reminder of the ongoing legacy of suffering caused by Canada’s residential school system. Over the last year, the Catholic Church’s […]
Rosary for the Family
May 19, 2022
In preparation for the 10th World Meeting of Families (WMF), the CCCB Standing Committee for Family and Life is hosting a live and nationwide Rosary for the Family via Zoom Webinar. The virtual event will take place on Sunday, 19 June 2022 at 1 p.m. and will be facilitated by several families from across the […]
Father Frank Stempfle was one of the longest serving priests in Canada
May 16, 2022
Father Frank died May 13 at age 95. The Vigil Prayers will be held at St. Joseph’s Basilica on May 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Basilica on May 21 at 10 a.m. The post Father Frank Stempfle was one of the longest serving priests in […]
Edmonton to be hub of Pope’s journey of healing, hope and reconciliation
May 13, 2022
Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. The Holy Father will visit three cities in Canada: Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. “The Holy Father is coming to meet with Indigenous Peoples of this land on a pilgrimage of healing, reconciliation and hope.” – Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith, the national […]
Archbishop Smith: Everyone involved in Catholic education is called to be a Gospel witness
May 10, 2022
Catholic Education Week will celebrated May 23-27. The theme this year is Rebuild, Renew and Restore Together. Alberta’s bishops will each read the Gospel of the day and provide reflection for an audience of students, teachers and families. Video: Archbishop Smith reflects on the Gospel reading for Monday, May 23. Calgary Bishop William McGrattan celebrate […]