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December 2025 edition
‘He just didn’t say ‘No’ to the Lord’
Fr. Julien Benedict Mary touched the hearts of many in Grouard-McLennan
A home for the Blessed Mother
‘Travelling Madonna’ initiative fosters devotion and prayer
Anointed to lead, called to serve
Archbishop Duval emphasizes the call to service in his first Archbishop’s Dinner
November 2025 edition
‘Thank you for my freedom’
Helen Macdonald and Sharon Biggs look back on dedicated service to refugee committee
Father Maskwa
The life and legacy of Fr. Paul Hernou continues through those he served
Grouard-McLennan CWL in 2025
President of the Diocesan Catholic Women’s League reflects on the highlights of the past year
October 2025 edition
An evening of rejoicing
Archdiocese celebrates Jubilee Year, its cathedral and its new archbishop with special Mass
Facing financial realities: Article 2
A look at financial challenges faced by our parishes
‘The goal of life is to give it away’
Persons from around the archdiocese reflect on Archbishop Pettipas’ farewell visitations
September 2025 edition
‘I’m not going to forget my people’
Thomas Wollis reflects on his ordination to the transitional diaconate
‘A hillbilly choir’
Terry Bettenson and Jan Buker find solace and strength in their unique music ministry
A parish defined by its people
Grimshaw church celebrates 100 years of life
July-August 2025 edition
The gift of presence (Part 1)
Archbishop Pettipas reflects on his more than 18 years as archbishop
Clinging to Christ
Toronto seminarians engage in intense missionary experience in northern Alberta
Facing financial realities: Article 1
A first look at the archdiocese’s growing financial challenges
June 2025 edition
Facing financial realities
Msgr. Charles Lavoie introduces a new series offering an open and transparent look at the archdiocese’s finances
‘Coming home spiritually’
Hudson Byblow recounts how a sudden move to McLennan helped him discover his true identity in Christ
Sacramentum: Veni Creator Spiritus
Sr. Connie Harkin, SSND details the gifts of the Holy Spirit, calling us to reflect upon how God bestows these gifts in our daily lives.
May 2025 edition
Sign of the Church alive
Most Rev. Charles Duval ordained as Coadjutor Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan
Workings of the spirit
Mother joins OCIA through inspiring witness of her 9-year-old son
The dignity of the person
Foundations for Life continues a long legacy of offering education on the value of life
April 2025 edition
Journeys into faith
Men of the Peace Country find meaning and purpose to their lives through the Catholic faith
History of ‘Les Recluse Missionnaires’
Contemplative order of nuns traces its humble origins to our archdiocese
Home as the heart of parish renewal
RJ Mallannao reflects on the OEC’s pastoral ministry workshops
March 2025 edition
Made for mission
Archbishop-designate Charles Duval, CSsR looks back on three decades of priesthood
To Jesus through Mary
Nettie Barr shares with local youth her journey of consecration to Mary
Continuing a legacy
Knights of Columbus hope to breathe new life into historic council
January-February 2025 edition
Small things with great love
Silver Valley parishioners offer much-needed help to support refugees
Becoming a ‘pilgrim of hope’
Slave Lake parishioner pilgrimages through Rome to begin the Jubilee Year
Wondering about God
Newly-established Catechesis of the Good Shepherd programs help children grow closer to God
