archdiocesan coat of armsArchdiocese of Grouard-McLennan
   
   
   
   

The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

Welcomes You!

 
   
   
   
   
What's new:
   
   
   
  • "Finding God in Unexpected Places" a retreat for men and women facilitated by Allen Forsberg at St. Joseph's Church in Grande Prairie (January 28, 2012) and Peace River (March 3). More details here.
 
   
   
   
  • February 10th: Archbishop's Dinner in Manning, AB. Guest speaker: Archbishop G. Pettipas. Topic: The legacy of the many Sisters who have ministered in our diocese over the past 100+ years. Tickets available at the Chancery Office in McLennan (780.324.3002) or at the parish office in Manning (780.836.3125). Deadline: February 1, 2012.
 
   
   
   
  • Employment Opportunity: Our Lady of Peace Parish in Peace River, AB, seeks to hire a Parish Administrative Assistant. Click here for more details.
 
   
   
   
  • Formation for Eucharist: February 11 and March 31 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. at the Catholic Conference Centre in Peace River. These days aim to help us deepen our understanding and appreciation of the Eucharist in our lives and to rediscover this rich treasure of our Catholic faith. Facilitated by Deacon Gerald and Sister Louise. Cost is $10 (lunch). Please register with Sr. Louise at 780.624.9211.

 
   
   
   
  • Join us for the 2012 Catholic Conference: Open Wide the Doors . . . Welcome the New Evangelization. Held on March 9-10, 2012 in Calgary, the Catholic Conference brings together speakers from across the province exploring topics ranging from marriage, faith and culture to pastoral and palliative care and inter-church relationships. The keynote speakers at this year’s conference are Archbishop Gerard Pettipas and Steve Angrisano.  For more information and to register for the 2012 Catholic Conference please visit www.acsta.ab.ca.
 
   
   
   
  • Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers Summer Training Seminars 2012: Training, support, and resources for youth ministers, teachers, catechists, parish workers and other ministers in Western Canada. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. July 16 - 22, 2012. Download the brochure here: www.wcacym.ca or email Sr. Maybelle, MACE, at summerseminar@wcacym.ca
 
   
   
   
  • Employment Opportunity: Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert, AB, seeks to hire an Executive Director. Click here for more details.
 
   
   
   
  • Help restore the most significant historical site in the Archdiocese! Grouard's St. Bernard Church was completed in 1902 under the direction of Bishop Emile Grouard. It is now in dire need of repair. The St. Bernard Mission Church Restoration Committee solicits your financial support of this project. Details and pledge sheet are now available online.
 
   
   
 
  • From Archbishop Pettipas:
 
   
   
 
  • Most Recent Monthly Letter (January 1, 2012)
   
 
  • On Sunday, September 25th, 2011, Archbishop Pettipas delivered this talk at a banquet and meeting of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, their wives and invited guests in Fairview at St. Thomas More Church hall. The topic was the proposed move of the Chancery offices to Grande Prairie.
   
 
   
 
  • Instruction on the Eucharist (January 18, 2011) (Eng) (fr)
   
 
                           "Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus"
   
   
 
   
   
  • Parish and Parishioners Survey Results, Autumn 2008. Click here.
 
   
   
   
  • From the pen of Fr. Joseph Jacobson here.
 
   
   
   
 
   

 

Archbishop’s Residence-Archevêché
210, 1st Street West - 210, 1ère rue ouest • P.O. Box 388 - C.P. 388 • McLennan, Alberta, Canada  TOH 2LO
Phone: (780) 324-3002                            Fax: (780) 324-3952
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