Telus Livestream moves to new Channel
Our livestreamed masses from St. Joseph's Basilica will now be found on Channel 877 on Telus Optik TV.
Our livestreamed masses from St. Joseph's Basilica will now be found on Channel 877 on Telus Optik TV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There has been considerable media coverage and discussion following the reports from Kamloops, B.C. This FAQ sheet is intended to provide some context and address some frequently asked questions about this important issue and residential schools within the Archdiocese. Read More |
Do you have a Loved One in Hospital?
When you can't visit the hospital, here's a link by which you can send wellwishes to patients. Your kind words of encouragement will be delivered by the volunteers of Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health facilities.
albertahealthservices.ca/info/wellwishes.
When you can't visit the hospital, here's a link by which you can send wellwishes to patients. Your kind words of encouragement will be delivered by the volunteers of Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health facilities.
albertahealthservices.ca/info/wellwishes.
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Podcast: I will not treat the gifts of God as pointless
Sunday as a day of rest is no longer culturally normative, and we often treat it as a second Saturday. As Catholics, what does it mean to actually rest on the Lord's Day? Do sports count as work? What if I own a business? This week we talk about whether we need to change our behavior to better witness to how we live out our Sundays as Christians. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host, Jenny Connelly, in conversation with Archbishop Richard Smith. |
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Mark your calendar!
Join us for the first LIVE recording of Archbishop Smith's new podcast, Upfront with the Archbishop! His Grace's conversation with our podcast host, Jenny Connelly, will be recorded in front of a live audience at Newman Theological College. Archbishop Smith will also be taking questions from the audience, so bring your questions and bring a friend! Stay tuned for more details (including the topic of this live conversation!). |
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Podcast: A Beggar's Heart
"What I want to do today is…reflect a little bit on the state of the Church that we live in, and how that affects us and how we live our faith here in this parish in the universal Catholic Church. So, to start with, the priesthood, the state of the priesthood in our Archdiocese." |
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The new campaign video for Together We Serve premiered this week, with a strong message from His Grace and many of our local beneficiaries: Together we CAN achieve the Mission given to us by Jesus Christ. Watch it now and share it with with your friends!
As of the end of August, we were more than halfway to our goal of $1.5 million. Many parishes are already close to reaching their 2022 Parish Targets. To find out how your parish is doing, check the August Monthly Report on the Together We Serve webpage. If you are a monthly donor or have already given your gift to Together We Serve -- Thank You! If you are discerning how Together We Serve might fit into your life of discipleship, check out the Information for Donors on the Together We Serve webpage. |
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Podcast: money, money, money
How much of your income should go to the Church? It's a fairly personal and direct question, and the answer may differ depending on the tradition you come from. This week we ask Archbishop Smith what Catholics are obligated to to give, and why. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host, Jenny Connelly, in conversation with Archbishop Richard Smith. |
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Mark your calendar!
Join us for the first LIVE recording of Archbishop Smith's new podcast, Upfront with the Archbishop! His Grace's conversation with our podcast host, Jenny Connelly, will be recorded in front of a live audience at Newman Theological College. Archbishop Smith will also be taking questions from the audience, so come prepared with whatever questions you would like to ask His Grace! Stay tuned for more details (including the topic of this live conversation!). See you live and in person on October 5. Tell your friends! |
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Podcast: "I'm just a guy!"
“It wasn’t that long ago when I was the one sitting in the pew, like you are, looking up at the priest. And so I can still remember that, until you broach that relationship, the priest can be an intimidating figure….” |
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The Together We Serve 2022 Fall Appeal will officially kick-off on Sunday, September 18, 10:30 a.m., with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith at St. Joseph's Basilica. Please join His Grace as we come together again to support our fellow workers in the vineyard as One Church, serving One Lord.
Many parishes are already well on their way to reaching their 2022 Parish Targets. Four parishes -- Corpus Christi in Consort, Queen of Martyrs and St. Alphonsus both in Edmonton, and St. Joseph in Wabamun -- have already exceeded their annual targets and seven more are close behind. In all, 48 parishes have achieved at least 50% of their targets. To find out how your parish is doing, check the August Monthly Report on the Together We Serve webpage. If you are a monthly donor or have already given your gift to Together We Serve -- Thank You! If you are discerning how Together We Serve might fit into your life of discipleship, check out the Information for Donors on the Together We Serve webpage. 
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Called to Protect
Abuse Prevention Training Friday, September 16 | 1:00 pm Virtual training session via Zoom This two and a half hour training session is mandatory for all volunteers and employees of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Read more Register |
Together in Ministry (TIM) Workshop
Friday, September 23 9:00am - noon This workshop is designed to orient new parish council members to their new ministry. Parish priests whether new or veteran are always invited to attend. As well, if you need a refresher, please join us. We will host this workshop in a hybrid format: attend in person at the Pastoral Administration Office or live via Zoom (link will be sent prior to the event). Register |
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Podcast: Shia LaBeouf and other celebrity Catholics
Who are the voices that shape and inform your Catholic faith? Mostly contemporary speakers / celebrities, or traditional voices from the past? This week we react to the buzz around celebrity conversions, like Shia LaBeouf recently, and how much weight to give the countless voices available to us throughout the internet and Church history. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host, Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith. |
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Podcast: A Beggar's Heart
How much does your Christian faith inspire your life? If I asked you after Mass, on a scale of one to ten, one being, “I’m baptized,” and ten being, “I will drop my nets and follow you Jesus wherever you want me to go,” where would you be on the spectrum? Listen |
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Landry: Calling all teachers!
Mike Landry's Just 5 More Minutes videos are great resources you can use with your religion / homeroom classes to start lively discussions about our Catholic faith. This week's video looks at our 2022-23 Division theme, Growing in the Peace of Christ, offering some thoughts on what Christ’s peace actually is...and a couple of concrete ways to grow in it. Visit Mike's website for questions, comments, or suggestions for future videos. |
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Rolheiser: A biblical formula for forgiveness
Nothing is as important as forgiveness. It is the key to happiness and the most important spiritual imperative in our lives. We need to forgive, to make peace with the hurts and injustices we have suffered so as not to die angry and bitter. Before we die, we need to forgive – others, ourselves, and God, for what happened to us in this life. Read more |
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With the launch of the 2022 Fall Appeal just around the corner, we are past the halfway mark and racing toward the finish line! If you are a monthly donor or have already given your gift to Together We Serve this year, thank you on behalf of the Catholic organizations who depend on your generosity to carry out their own mission in the world.
Visit the Together We Serve webpage to see how your parish is progressing towards its target and how you can help it get there! |
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Landry: Filling the God-shaped hole in our hearts
Mike Landry writes the human heart is designed in such a way that we have a built-in yearning for God. Some have called it a God-shaped hole, a place in our hearts which only God can fill. This is the third in a series of reflections on the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mike is Catholic Youth Camps director for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He is also chaplain for Evergreen Catholic Schools. Read more |
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Called by Name: Reflections from Camp Encounter and Ignite
In the second week of August, we four interns – Ruth, Marc, Samuel, and I – spent the week at the St. Thérèse Institute in Bruno, SK, for the Face-to-Face Ministries’ summer camp called Ignite. Ignite is a Catholic week-long camp for high school students... Read more |
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Rolheiser: Magnificat gives voice to how God responds to powerlessness of poor
A wise old Augustinian priest once shared this in class. There are days in my life when everything from the pressures of my work, to tiredness, to depression, to distraction, to flat-out laziness make it difficult for me to pray. But, no matter what, I always try to pray at least one sincere, focused Our Father every day. Read more |
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The Shroud of Turin
The Most Studied Artifact in Christendom
Discover the facts about this amazing cloth.
St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
10825 - 97 Street, Edmonton
Sunday, September 25, 2022, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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The Most Studied Artifact in Christendom
Discover the facts about this amazing cloth.
St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
10825 - 97 Street, Edmonton
Sunday, September 25, 2022, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Read more
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Landry: The Ring of Power
About two-thirds of the way through The Fellowship of the Ring, all the forces of good gather for a council. Trouble is brewing, and they lay out the dangers they and their people are facing. The situation is dire, but there is hope. If someone was to destroy the enemy’s weapon – a simple gold ring of power that has come into their possession – evil would be defeated and there could be a lasting peace. Read more 
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Our Deceased Priests
We pray in a special way for all our priests who have died in the month of September.
We pray in a special way for all our priests who have died in the month of September.
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Rev. Rémi GUERTIN
Sep. 1, 1925 Rev. William O’FARRELL Sep. 1, 1999 Rev. Gary LEE Sep. 4, 2015 Rt. Rev. Felix OTTERSON Sep. 9, 2012 Rev. Louis SERATTO Sep. 10, 1995 Rev. Augustine D. MacLELLAN Sep. 15, 1989 |
Rev. John Louis STACEY
Sep. 17, 1935 Rev. James RIETMEIJER Sep. 19, 1989 Rev. Emile COULOMBE Sep. 20, 1926 Rev. Guy CARRIERE Sep. 20, 2014 Rev. Michael MIREAU Sep. 22, 2014 Rev. Francis D. GILLIS Sep. 27, 1973 |
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
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Podcast: Let's talk
Abortion is the hot topic, and rightfully so. Even with the Church's teaching being crystal clear, it is often misrepresented. This week Jenny and Archbishop Smith are joined by Gabrielle Johnson, the Executive Director of the Alberta Life Issues Educational Society, to talk about abortion, the rhetoric around it, and what is being done locally to help women, and their babies, during a crisis pregnancy. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host, Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith. |
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Podcast: A Beggar's Heart
In this week's homily, Father Kris talks about a big hurdle that we must get over to receive the gift of faith: our pride. The Lord disciplines those He loves, but pride can keep us from accepting that discipline. When we refuse discipline we become narcissists. Listen |
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Podcast: What is sacred music?
The music played at mass can often become a lightning rod for disagreements. What instruments are most appropriate? Are hymns necessary? How do we navigate conflict? Archbishop Richard Smith is joined again by Roderick Bryce in tackling these practical questions on Sacred Music. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host, Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith |
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Please register by SEPTEMBER 6
to ensure we order enough books.
to ensure we order enough books.
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Landry: What we believe and what we do Alongside a well-read copy of the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a book that should be on every Catholic’s shelf. And it should be our first stop when we have questions about the faith (before we turn to Google.) Knowing our way around the Catechism can help us when we have questions about the faith, or when we are challenged by others on what the Church teaches and believes. Read more |
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Podcast: Two new homilies
Fr. Kris Schmidt, pastor at St. Francis Xavier parish in Camrose and Vocations Lead for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, says, “My desire is that, as a priest through my homilies, God might make Himself known to you more clearly for He is simply Beautiful.” Listen to two new homilies from Fr. Kris: Keep Your Head Up and Family Reunion. |
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Podcast: One plus a bonus!
In this week's episode, we finally sit down with Archbishop Richard Smith to debrief Pope Francis' historic visit and penitential pilgrimage to Canada. His Grace discusses the highlights and key takeaways from his insider's perspective. Want more? We are very excited to share with you a special BONUS episode with Fr. Cristino Bouvette (Papal Visit Liturgical Coordinator). We take a deep dive into the decisions made around the Papal liturgies and the elements of indigenous inculturation that happened, like smudging and praying in the four directions.
Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host, Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith. |
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Landry: Loud voices and restless hearts
With so much noise and so many voices competing for our attention, we need to be aware of who and what we pay attention to. Read more |
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Berube: Am I Giving Life?
Over the course of the past month, we at the Benedict XVI internship got our hands deeper and deeper into the work of assisting in volunteer coordinating for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada. Our work bore fruit as the Holy Father landed for his penitential visit. Read more |
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Did you know...
The Together We Serve webpage on the Archdiocese of Edmonton website is a rich source of information for donors and a treasure chest of resources for parishes. Whether you are a pastor, parish TWS coordinator, or the person responsible for your parish bulletin, you will find everything you need to plan, promote and report progress on your parish campaign -- including small-space bulletin ads (like the one on the left) that can be tucked into an open corner of your bulletin. Check it out today! Visit the website |
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What is Together We Serve?
Together We Serve is an annual appeal in the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton. It was launched in 2014 to simplify giving by combining recurring special collections in parishes and inviting Catholics to work together to serve those in need at home, in Canada, and abroad. Together We Serve shows both Catholics and those around us that we are all one Church, acting together to advance the Mission given to us by Jesus Christ. Why do we need an annual appeal? Don't we already give to the Archdiocese through our parish giving? Catholics are obligated to “assist with the material needs of the Church, each according to his or her own ability” (ccc 2043). That is why every parish has a regular collection during Sunday Mass, a portion of which goes to support the Pastoral and Administration Office of the Archdiocese. At both the parish and Archdiocesan levels, these funds pay for salaries, facilities, contracted services and other material needs of the Church. Together We Serve is a unique opportunity for all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Edmonton to work together to support our fellow workers in the vineyard, by giving generously and joyfully to Catholic causes that are outside the immediate needs of our parishes and Pastoral Office. Click below for more answers to your questions about Together We Serve. Read more |
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I was in prison and you visited me (Matthew 25:36b)
Are you interested in being the hands and feet of Jesus in Edmonton and area prisons? There are 5 prisons in the Edmonton area. Edmonton Maximum Security Institution, Edmonton Institution for Women, Edmonton Remand Centre, Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre, Edmonton Young Offenders Centre, and Red Deer Remand Centre. Currently there is a need for musicians to help out at Mass/Celebrations of the Word at Edmonton Maximum Security Institution and Edmonton Institution for Women. All other prisons are always accepting volunteers.If you have a heart to show compassion to incarcerated women and men, have strong boundaries, and an active faith life, contact: Darryl Tymchuk, Supervising Chaplain for Alberta Provincial Prisons, at 780-221-5620, or email. |
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September 10, 17 & 18
Space is limited, so register early! Call the parish office at 780-960-0135 or register on our parish website. Register |
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Save the date! September 10
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Podcast: Who is Archbishop Smith?
In this week's episode, we get to know a little bit more about Archbishop Richard Smith. His Grace shares his personal testimony on how he came to the faith and his call to the priesthood. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host, Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta. |
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Rolheiser: Why is there something instead of nothing?
The Belgian theologian Jan Walgrave, who directed my doctoral thesis, was a true intellectual and a rare one. True, in that his thought naturally, instinctually gravitated towards the huge philosophical questions of essence and existence. Why are we here? Who are we really? Read more |
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Podcast: You can be part of history!
Leading up to the Papal visit to Canada next week, Archbishop Richard Smith wants to let Catholics know how they can and should engage with this historic moment in the life of the Church in Canada and the country. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where we discuss the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith Listen |
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Landry: The Pope is more than a celebrity
Anywhere you go that hockey is played, the number 99 is synonymous with greatness. The number 99 was the number that belonged to Wayne Gretzky, who is universally recognized as the greatest player to ever play the game… Read more |
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Podcast: What makes sacred music sacred?
What music is appropriate for mass? Is there a right and a wrong to what songs and styles get played? Roderick Bryce, Music Director at St. Joseph Basilica, joins us as we dive deep into what the Church teaches about sacred music. What makes it so sacred, anyway? In this episode, part 1 of our discussion, we get into the official teaching and principles. In part 2 (to be released in a couple weeks) we get into some practical questions. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where we discuss the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith Listen |
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Podcast: Instructions for Disciples
"Coming to know God's Word in our lives is a bumpy and sometimes complicated road. I know this because it is true in my life," says Fr. Kris Schmidt, Mission Formation Lead for parishes in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. "My desire is that, as a priest through my homilies, God might make Himself known to you more clearly for He is simply Beautiful." Listen |
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Rolheiser: Coping with our own souls
We have many photographs of Therese of Lisieux. Her sister Celine loved using a camera and took many photos of Therese, but there’s an interesting thing to note in those photos. Read more |
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Together We Serve reaches 40% of goal
As of June 30, Together We Serve has achieved 40% of its $1.5 million goal, or $604,116. Thank you for your support! We know this has been an overwhelming year for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. After two years of pandemic-restricted life, most parishes are simply trying to recover pre-pandemic participation and giving levels. At the same time, many Catholics have given generously to the Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Fund, the Papal Visit to Canada, and to relief efforts in Ukraine. You might be asking yourself: Why should I give to Together We Serve? The Together We Serve Annual Appeal in the Archdiocese of Edmonton was launched in 2014 to simplify giving by combining special collections in parishes and inviting Catholics to work together to serve those in need at home, in Canada, and abroad. Other than a small administration cost (7%), all funds raised go to our fellow workers in the vineyard, including Catholic Social Services, St. Joseph Seminary and (this year only) rebuilding Sacred Heart Church. Together We Serve shows both Catholics and those around us that we are all one Church, acting together to advance the Mission given to us by Jesus Christ. Donate |
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Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples was damaged by fire, sustaining serious damage which requires rebuilding and upgrades. Sacred Heart church was designated as a national Indigenous Parish in 1991. It serves indigenous peoples and settlers as natural hub for Catholic reconciliation work in the Edmonton area.
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The campaign to rebuild Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples offers each of us a unique and privileged opportunity to restore relationships between settlers of Canada and its First Peoples by renewing this house of prayer for all peoples. Bill Perdue and Ron Martineau from Sacred Heart parish provide a video update on the fund raising campaign.
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Podcast: The game of LIFE
Does God have one specific plan for my life? Or is it more like the LIFE board game where I get to choose between a few equally suitable options? Are these questions even helpful when discerning our vocation? So many questions, and this week we're joined again by Fr. Marc to help answer them! Fr. Marc Cramer has been the vocations director in the Archdiocese of Edmonton for 9 years, and currently is the pastor of St. Charles Catholic Church in Edmonton. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where we discuss the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. Listen |
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Rolheiser: Suicide and our misunderstandings
Margaret Atwood once wrote that sometimes a thing needs to be said, and said, said again, until it doesn’t need to be said anymore. That’s why I write a column annually on suicide, mostly saying the same things over and over again. Read more |
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Synthesis Report now available
The first phase of the process is now complete within our Archdiocese. The final Synthesis Report captures the essence of the feedback received through the listening phase of the Synod and presents a summary of the main themes that emerged. This report will be used to formulate recommendations and guide pastoral discernment into the future. Please take the time to read the report and to pray for the ongoing work of the Synod as it shifts into a next phase. A big thank you to Eugenia Pagnotta-Kowalczyk, and to her whole team, for their exceptional work leading this synodal process within our Archdiocese. Read report |
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Podcast: Why can't we keep our pastor?
What goes into deciding when and a where a priest is moved? When can a priest move be harmful for the life of a parish? What do priests think of being moved every few years? In this week's episode, Vocations Director Fr. Marc Cramer joins Archbishop Richard Smith for a frank and revealing conversation about priest moves and their impact on parishes. Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where we seek to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful, by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith |
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GrACE June newsletter: What a year it's been!
As 2021-2022 draws to a close, we thank the many Catholic leaders who have served Catholic education in Alberta. We are invigorated and inspired as we move forward from GrACE Summit 2022. We rejoice through the provincial celebrations of Catholic Education in Alberta. We pray for God’s continued blessings and ask the Holy Spirit to continue to renew all those involved in Catholic education across Alberta. Read more |
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Rolheiser: Cheap grace
There’s a tension among Christians today between those who would extend God’s mercy everywhere, seemingly without any conditions, and those who are more reticent and discriminating in dispensing it. Read more |
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Podcast: Alcohol and the Catholic life
Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where we seek to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful, by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. This week we look at the Catholic approach to alcohol, as we dive into the risk of drunkenness, the celebratory benefits of booze, as well as how Jesus used alcohol during his Earthly ministry. Stay tuned to the end when the Archbishop will answer the question: "Will we ever see the chalice return for parishioners at mass?" Listen |
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Landry: Sharing the good news
One night in mid-November 2004, the pyramid at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory was empty except for myself and my girlfriend. Though there are many different types of plants featured in the arid pyramid, I wasn’t really paying attending to any of it. I had realized that this was the opportune moment I was waiting for. It felt like my heart my beat out of my chest as I took a deep breath and began the speech I’d rehearsed countless times. Read more |
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Rolheiser: Women, inequality and feminism
There are still people everywhere who believe there’s no longer any issue regarding the status of women. Read more |
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Podcast: It's the law!
Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where we seek to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful, by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. Is there a relationship between how we worship and what we believe? This week, (just in time for Corpus Christi!) we discuss the specifics of how we receive Holy Communion, in the hand or on the tongue. It's all within the broader principle of "Lex orandi lex credendi," that is, the law of what is prayed is the law of what is believed. Stay tuned to the end when the Archbishop will answer a question on ecumenism! Listen |
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Pew collection this weekend to support Pope's visit
There will be two pew collections within the Archdiocese. The first will be, June 18-19, prior to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. The second collection will be July 23-24. Pope Francis arrives in Canada on July 24. Read more |
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Contemplative Enneagram Retreat With Sherry Dahl at PRC Sunday, August 7 to Friday, August 12 Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola: A Retreat in the Real World With Faith Nostbakken & Carol Sebastian via Zoom Second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 9:00 pm Read more |
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2022 Catholic Youth Camps Update
We are less than seven weeks away from our first day at camp this summer! 62 young people have already registered for one of our three weeks of camp: Savio Week, July 25-29 (for youth entering grades 10-12); Encounter Week, August 1-5 (for youth entering grades 4-6); and Our Lady of Victory Week, August 22-26 (for youth entering grades 7-9). Space is limited space at camp this year - we are only able to accept 22 of each gender per week (and the girls cabin at Our Lady of Victory Week is nearly full!) Don't be disappointed. Register soon! For more information, email camps@caedm.ca. Join our team! We're looking to fill out our team for the summer. If you are a young adult (camp alumni or otherwise) and would like to volunteer for a week or more at camp, please contact mike.landry@caedm.ca. Register |
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Share the Experience: Sustainable Youth Camp
Wednesday, July 6, 7-8 pm Live via Zoom Learn how Catholic youth around the world are creating strategies for change in the face of the global climate crisis. Come share in the experiences of Laura Munevar Ortiz (Alberta/NWT Youth Representative for Development and Peace-Caritas Canada) at the CIDSE Sustainable Youth Camp in Portugal this past April. Laura was one of two D&P youth who represented Canada at this international camp sponsored by CIDSE ("Coopération Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité") an umbrella organization for Catholic development agencies from Europe and North America. Register |
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Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples
Retrouvaille is a marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. Click Watch for a brief video overview. Spaces available beginning the weekend of August 12-14. For more information, email, call 587-598-4357, or visit our website. Watch |
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"Let anyone who has an ear listen..."
Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where we seek to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. In part 2 of our interview with Fr. Cristino Bouvette, Archbishop Smith and Fr. Cristino discuss reactions to the news that came out of Kamloops a year ago, remaining Catholic in the midst of scandals, and realistic hopes for the papal visit to Canada. Listen |
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New resources to help enrich your marriage
Acquiring the virtues and skills necessary for a happy and holy marriage requires work (accompanied by a lot of grace, of course!) But you don't have to journey alone. To Know, Love and Serve: A Path to Marital Fulfilment is a book and workbook developed by registered psychologists, Melissa Guzik and and Jean MacKenzie to assist Catholic couples in working towards this lofty goal. We will be sharing insights from To Know, Love and Serve once a month in the WINDOW. Watch for more to come! Read more |
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Landry: We are given an indelible spiritual mark on our souls
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. Read more |
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Rolheiser: Naming the present moment
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? Read more |
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Father Cristino Bouvette: Residential schools, reconciliation and the Catholic priesthood
Fr. Cristino is a born and raised Albertan, ordained for the Diocese of Calgary on June 22, 2012. He served as a seminarian and associate pastor in a number of parishes before taking up his current role as Vicar for Vocations and Young Adults in July, 2017. Since then he has helped to establish the St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy for university students and young adults in the Diocese of Calgary. He oversees that growing project based out of St. Mary's Cathedral. Given his unique perspective, Fr. Cristino was recently interviewed by CJAD radio in Montreal. In this eight minute interview, he shares how he reconciles his vocation with his Indigenous identity, his thoughts on the Holy Father's visit, and a message for those who are struggling with their faith. Listen to interviewThis week in Up Front with the Archbishop podcast we sit down with Fr. Cristino Bouvette to talk about the legacy of the Canadian residential schools within his family, the Church's relationship with Indigenous people, and his perspective on the past year as an Indigenous Catholic priest. Listen to podcast |
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Elder Abuse Resources and Supports (EARS)
EARS provides support, assessment and referral as well as information and presentations to elderly adults who are at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect. Contact Catholic Social Services at 780-477-2929 to schedule an Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention presentation in your parish. Read more |
Special thanks to the Synod Feedback Discernment Committee that met on Saturday, May 28. These volunteers spent the day reviewing close to a thousand entries of Synod feedback. They were tasked with organizing the feedback into themes, which will be included as part of the ten page synthesis report. The collective wisdom of the group was so greatly appreciated!
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Synod Feedback Discernment Committee:
Dr. Troy Davies Kathryn Davies Michelle Christie Carole Anctil-Michalyshy Graham Hicks Dr. Jenny Fast Colleen Rouleau Dr. Eleanor Stewart Karen Wildcat Sandra Talarico Dr. Belina Cassie Dr. Tim Cusack Terry Volk Sr. Susan Scott Mariette Huot Terry Harris Larry Kowalczyk Dr. Kharah Ross Visit webpage |
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Our Spring Campaign needs your help today!
In a year that has devastated many locally and throughout the world, we understand that you have choices to make about who you support financially. Please consider our two great Catholic institutions, St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College, as they continue to form new priests and lay leaders for our Catholic Community. Your contribution to our Spring Campaign will be greatly appreciated by our seminarians, students, and those they will serve. Read more |
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The Foundation needs your expertise and time
We are reaching out to the Window audience because we are seeking new members to join the Board of Directors at the Foundation or one of its many committees. Although we require various skills, at this time we are looking for individuals with the following experience: · Legal · Accounting · Financial Investment · Planned Giving · Major Gifts |
We also welcome other skills for our events and committees. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our executive director, Stéphane Haché, if you are interested or might know somebody that could be interested.
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The Cheerful Giver: Skinny-decaf-latte or Church?
"Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." -2 Cor 9: 7
Most people, including many Catholics, think nothing about committing to a four-year car loan or a 20-year mortgage, but are not willing to commit to even a year of giving to their Church.
They write a cheque when it doesn’t hurt to do so, or give what is in their pocket when the collection basket comes around. The Church should not be just one obligation among many or – worse – at the bottom of the financial priorities list, somewhere between “skinny-decaf-latte” and “family movie night.”
The Church, as the Body of Christ, is the source and succour of our very life and being. We should see giving to the Church as a privilege, not as a duty, and give gratefully out of thanksgiving for all that we have been given by God.
As St. Paul says:
“For your giving does not end in meeting the wants of your fellow-Christians. It also results in an overflowing tide of thanksgiving to God.Stéphane Haché
Moreover, your very giving proves the reality of your faith, and that means that people thank God that you practise the Gospel that you profess to believe in, as well for the actual gifts you make to them and to others. And yet further, people will pray for you and feel drawn to you because you have obviously received a generous measure of the grace of God.” (2 Cor 9:12-14)
If you have questions about Christian giving or fund development in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, please email donor engagement lead Stéphane Haché.
Email Stéphane
"Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." -2 Cor 9: 7
Most people, including many Catholics, think nothing about committing to a four-year car loan or a 20-year mortgage, but are not willing to commit to even a year of giving to their Church.
They write a cheque when it doesn’t hurt to do so, or give what is in their pocket when the collection basket comes around. The Church should not be just one obligation among many or – worse – at the bottom of the financial priorities list, somewhere between “skinny-decaf-latte” and “family movie night.”
The Church, as the Body of Christ, is the source and succour of our very life and being. We should see giving to the Church as a privilege, not as a duty, and give gratefully out of thanksgiving for all that we have been given by God.
As St. Paul says:
“For your giving does not end in meeting the wants of your fellow-Christians. It also results in an overflowing tide of thanksgiving to God.Stéphane Haché
Moreover, your very giving proves the reality of your faith, and that means that people thank God that you practise the Gospel that you profess to believe in, as well for the actual gifts you make to them and to others. And yet further, people will pray for you and feel drawn to you because you have obviously received a generous measure of the grace of God.” (2 Cor 9:12-14)
If you have questions about Christian giving or fund development in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, please email donor engagement lead Stéphane Haché.
Email Stéphane
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On behalf of His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, we share with you a video featuring Bishops from across the country reading the “Apology by the Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of this Land.” The video was shown during the Cardinal’s Annual Dinner, a virtual event this year, and was produced with the assistance of Salt & Light Catholic Media Foundation. |
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The Foundation of
St. Joseph Seminary & Newman Theological College The Foundation of St. Joseph Seminary & Newman Theological College is asking for your continued support to ensure that Catholic post-secondary education can continue and thrive in our communities. Exciting updates from the college and seminary are included in the Fall Newsletter, along with stories about volunteers, a bursary recipient, the Newman Golf Classic and much more. You will also find a calendar featuring our seminarians and a Christmas card to you from the leaders of our college and seminary. Read newsletter Donate |
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Catholics on Campus at MacEwan University
CCMU Facebook page Catholic Christian Outreach is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. We challenge young adults to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. CCO website |
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Rebuilding Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples was damaged by fire, sustaining serious damage which requires rebuilding and upgrades. Sacred Heart church was designated as a national Indigenous Parish in 1991. The campaign to rebuild Sacred Heart offers each of us a unique and privileged opportunity to restore relationships between settlers of Canada and its First Peoples by renewing this house of prayer for all peoples. Watch video Donate |
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Pray for seminarians
A new academic year has started at the St. Joseph Seminary with 30 seminarians from 10 dioceses. Twenty-six are living at the seminary, while five others on internship are experiencing a year of parish life. Each individual needs our prayerful support on their journey of discernment. We ask that you pray for each seminarian on a specific day and for an increase in vocations. Download calendar Printed copies of the Daily Vocations Calendar are also available at the St. Joseph Seminary reception desk or at the Archdiocese of Edmonton Mission Engagement offices. |
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Lessons in Fear
There's a lot of fear out there these days, and that's the subject of Steven's vlog this week. He reflects specifically on the biblical phrase "Fear of the Lord Your God," and explains how we can use this kind of fear to make our best and most important life decisions. For more video reflections by Steven, Father Kris, and Sister Marie Therese, check out the Grandin Media vlog playlist. |
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Omni Die Dic Mariae
Virtual Choir Seeking the beautiful in this time of pandemic? Vital Grandin Latin Mass Chaplaincy Choir has put together a virtual choir comprising of members of Vital Grandin Choir, some of who are also part of St. Andrews Gregorian Chant Choir, and members from a women's choir at St. Joseph Basilica. Enjoy their wonderful gift! |
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Left Footers: Who is the Holy Spirit?
In a special virtual episode of Left Footers, Grandin Media’s online talk show, Rev. Roger Niedzielski has a conversation with Rev. Michael Bombak about who the Holy Spirit is and what difference it makes to you. Father Bombak is pastor of the Ukrainian Catholic parishes of St. Olga in Vermilion and Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Lloydminster. More Left Footers |
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Video Blog: The Hardest Part of being a Father
There are a lot of opinions on how to be a good father. Steven Defer, father of three, asked a few of his good friends to name the hardest part of being a dad. The answers he gets are diverse, and illustrative of a central theme that runs through Scripture. See more vlogs from Steven on Grandin Media's Youtube Channel. |
