The Archdiocese has been receiving reports of email scammers targeting our parishioners once again. These emails look like they come from a pastor, because the scammers have created fake Gmail accounts in the pastor's name. Typically, they ask the recipient to purchase gift cards for someone in need. Please be assured that our priests NEVER email their parishioners to ask for money or gift cards. If you receive such an email, we encourage you to report it to the
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (online or at 1-888-495-8501).
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (online or at 1-888-495-8501).
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The 2026 World Day of Prayer will be hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church here in Olds at 2:00 on Friday, March 6th. This years’ service, to which you are all invited, has been written and prepared by WDP Nigeria. Please see the poster in the foyer for further details.
"I Will Give You Rest: Come" Matthew 11: 28-30 |
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New archbishop appointed The Vatican announced the appointment on November 21.
“I am very humbled and grateful for the trust placed in me to take up this new mission in the Church and to serve in a community that is close to my heart,” Archbishop-Designate Hero wrote in a letter to the people of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He will be formally installed as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Basilica.
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Potential threats to charitable status of pro-life pregnancy centres
CCCB President, Calgary Bishop William McGrattan, sent the attached letter to the federal Minister of Finance regarding potential threats to the charitable status of pro-life pregnancy centres and organizations that promote religion.
CCCB President, Calgary Bishop William McGrattan, sent the attached letter to the federal Minister of Finance regarding potential threats to the charitable status of pro-life pregnancy centres and organizations that promote religion.
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Together We Serve June Report
The 2025 TWS campaign continues to lag behind the 2024 campaign, although the difference is getting smaller. To the end of June, the campaign raised $636,789 -- 41% of its goal -- putting it $36K behind where was at this point in 2024. (In May 2025, it was $43K behind the 2024 campaign.) Three parishes have achieved or exceeded their 2025 targets and five have reached at least 80%. Great job! Six parishes have still not submitted any funds to the TWS campaign. If your parish is one of these, please remit as soon as possible. Interim allocation cheques were mailed this week to our beneficiaries who depend on TWS to carry out their essential work. Click the link below to learn more. We are working on messaging and parish resources for the Fall Appeal and will be sharing these in a TWS Tips & Tools Flocknote at the end of August. If you have specific needs to get your parish past the goal post, please let me know! |
St. Joseph's, Three Hills
In gratitude and honour of the St. Joseph's parish community Three Hills, the time has come for the last Mass to be celebrated at the church on July 9 at 7 p.m..
For more information, contact: June Kanderka by email: [email protected]
The church has been a central part of life in the area for over 90 years and the parish community is very fraternal and faith-filled. However, in the last few years, the population of Three Hills and surrounding area has dwindled and that has affected Mass attendance.
After weighing all options, the parish community presented Archbishop Richard Smith with a proposal to close the church in 1999, which was accepted. The last regular Sunday Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s in 1999.The final Mass will be an emotional occasion for those who were part of St. Joseph’s parish since the first church was built in 1922.
The current St. Joseph’s church was built in 1965 and blessed by Archbishop Anthony Jordan. The building will continue its service to our Lord through the new owner, Grace Bible School.
On May 11, 2014, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church celebrated their 90th Anniversary with Archbishop Smith. The parish is part of St. Anne of the Prairies in Trochu, and parishioners continue to be invited to attend Mass there.
In gratitude and honour of the St. Joseph's parish community Three Hills, the time has come for the last Mass to be celebrated at the church on July 9 at 7 p.m..
For more information, contact: June Kanderka by email: [email protected]
The church has been a central part of life in the area for over 90 years and the parish community is very fraternal and faith-filled. However, in the last few years, the population of Three Hills and surrounding area has dwindled and that has affected Mass attendance.
After weighing all options, the parish community presented Archbishop Richard Smith with a proposal to close the church in 1999, which was accepted. The last regular Sunday Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s in 1999.The final Mass will be an emotional occasion for those who were part of St. Joseph’s parish since the first church was built in 1922.
The current St. Joseph’s church was built in 1965 and blessed by Archbishop Anthony Jordan. The building will continue its service to our Lord through the new owner, Grace Bible School.
On May 11, 2014, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church celebrated their 90th Anniversary with Archbishop Smith. The parish is part of St. Anne of the Prairies in Trochu, and parishioners continue to be invited to attend Mass there.
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Are you practising, faithful Catholics who want to share the joy of Catholic marriage? Have been married for five years or more?
Four couples have signed up to become part of our Marriage Formation Ministry Team. Formation for Service to Marriage and Families is to support Pastoral Priority Three – Service to Marriage and Family: We are still looking for couples in the Edmonton East, Camrose, Edson, and Vegreville Deaneries. Email Pamela Benko, Parish Formation Lead. if you are interested in this ministry. Email Pamela Benko |
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Annual Appeal reaches 34% of $1.54 million goal
One parish, Lac Ste. Anne, has reached its target! Five other parishes have achieved at least 80% of their targets:
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Faith on the Frontlines: Seminarians battle wildfires
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In an “instant” culture where convenience often outweighs sacrifice, choosing the path of selflessness can seem counterintuitive. But Noah Kungel and Kagen Kieftenbeld, two Catholic seminarians from the Archdiocese of Edmonton, are challenging that idea by swapping their books for firefighting gear this summer.
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Fr. John Hesse's 70th Ordination Anniversary
to be celebrated Wednesday, June 4
Father John Hesse celebrates 70 years as a priest on June 4, 2025. At 93, Father Hesse is the longest serving priest in the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
To honour Fr. John Hesse's 70th ordination anniversary, Bishop Paul Terrio will celebrate Mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral-Basilica on Wednesday, June 4. All are invited to attend this Mass of Thanksgiving at 5:30 pm and join for a reception downstairs in the hall following the Mass.
To honour Fr. John Hesse's 70th ordination anniversary, Bishop Paul Terrio will celebrate Mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral-Basilica on Wednesday, June 4. All are invited to attend this Mass of Thanksgiving at 5:30 pm and join for a reception downstairs in the hall following the Mass.
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) at a Crossroads: Safeguarding the Human Person
Bishop McGrattan on A.I.
In Edmonton this past week, Catholic leaders from Alberta's sectors of education, healthcare, social services, and post-secondary institutions came together with the bishops for the 5th Summit of the Mission Collaborative Initiative (MCI).
This year’s summit explored Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a Catholic lens—navigating its philosophical, theological, and practical dimensions.
Dialogue and table discussions, structured around “Conversation in the Spirit,” surfaced significant insights from Catholic leaders and young adults alike. These insights are being compiled and will be presented to the Alberta bishops for further discernment and response. In summary, the bishops received the following message: .
In Edmonton this past week, Catholic leaders from Alberta's sectors of education, healthcare, social services, and post-secondary institutions came together with the bishops for the 5th Summit of the Mission Collaborative Initiative (MCI).
This year’s summit explored Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a Catholic lens—navigating its philosophical, theological, and practical dimensions.
Dialogue and table discussions, structured around “Conversation in the Spirit,” surfaced significant insights from Catholic leaders and young adults alike. These insights are being compiled and will be presented to the Alberta bishops for further discernment and response. In summary, the bishops received the following message: .
- Keep the conversation going
- We are in a revolutionary epoch of change
- The Church has something to offer
- The Church’s teaching on Christian anthropology is foundational
- Catholic institutions actively share in the Church’s mission and support the Alberta bishops