archdiocesan coat of armsArchdiocese of Grouard-McLennan
   
   
   
   

The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

Welcomes You!

 
   
   
   
   
What's new:
   
   
   
   
  • Read Archbishop Pettipas' latest letter (May 1, 2012) and his new blog.
 
   
   
   
  • Confirmation 2012:
 
   
 
  • Sunday, 3 June 2012 in Slave Lake, AB at 11:00 am
 
   
   
   
  • Paroisse Ste Anne Parish of Falher is raising funds for a new cemetery fence.  For more information, please read this letter
 
   
   
   
  • May 16: Vatican II: 50 Years Later, a talk by Fr. Roger Keeler at 7:30 pm in Tranquille Hall, St. Joseph`s Church, Grande Prairie, AB. Everyone welcome!
 
   
   
   
  • May 17: Marriage in the 21st Century, a noon-hour talk by Fr. Roger Keeler in Tranquille Hall, St. Joseph`s Church, Grande Prairie, AB. This is a BYOBL (bring your own bag lunch), but coffee and tea will be provided. Everyone welcome!
 
   
   
   
  • May 25 - 27: Youth Rally 2012 in Peace River, AB. Theme: The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive. Opening Concert: Janelle Reinhart. Guest Speaker: Ken Yasinski. Grades 7-12. Only $60, including the concert, food, lodging, and speaker! To register, call or text Marie (780.837.4452) or see here. More details here.
 
   
   
   
  • May 31: Ordination of Deacon Gerald Mendoza at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in McLennan, 7:30 p.m. Invitation can be viewed here. All are encouraged to attend.
 
   
   
   

SPRING RETREAT:  "A Day with St. Francis of Assisi"

Presenter: Roma Kosyk 

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012

Place: Camp Artaban, near Grimshaw

Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Cost: $25 includes lunch

Registration deadline: Monday, June 4, 2012

For more information see the brochure or to register please call:

Sr. Louise at 780 - 624 - 9211

 Sponsored by Peace Retreats

 
   
   
   
  • July 16 - 22: 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. Download the brochure here: www.wcacym.ca or email Sr. Maybelle, MACE.
 
   
   
   
  • 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 (May 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.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
   

 

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