Northern Light magazine


Northern Light is the official magazine of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan, printed and delivered monthly to its subscribers across the archdiocese and wider Alberta. Every issue is jam-packed with in-depth articles, colourful photospreads, and many other insightful features. It is a great resource for staying in touch with the many things happening across our churches and faith communities.

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Honouring our roots

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Enduring the flames

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The loss of St. Bernard’s

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All in God’s time

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Arts, crafts and catechesis

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Finding peace in the Church

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Steps towards renewal

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Laying the foundations

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After the example of the Good Shepherd

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Living out the call to discipleship

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A look back at Catholic cooperativism

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A century of church life

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‘Ryan, you’re going to be a priest’

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Just like a home monastery

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More stories

The loss of St. Bernard’s

Grouard community mark the loss of historic church

All in God’s time

Helen Ford has found a renewed strength and trust in God through her life-changing year

Arts, crafts & catechesis

St. Mary’s students learn about the Faith through monthly art project

Steps towards renewal

Clergy Study Days underway to enliven the missionary spirit of the archdiocese

Finding peace in the church

Newly confirmed Catholics reflect on their journey into Catholicism

Reinforcing faith

Christian men of the Peace Country gather for conference at St. Joseph’s

Laying the foundations

A look back at the role of religious women in bringing health care to the Peace Country

After the example of the Good Shepherd

As he begins his pastoral internship this spring, Paul Edo-Aranmude reflects on his vocation

Living out the call to discipleship

CWL members of the archdiocese come together for spiritual workshop

Filling the church with carols

Ben Hill hopes Christmas festival will become a growing tradition for his parish

A look back at Catholic cooperativism

Evens Lavoie is a living link to St. Isidore’s unique history of cooperative farming

A century of church life

Donnelly’s Catholic community hold centennial celebration for their church

‘Ryan you’re going to be a priest’

Through many paths of discernment, Ryan Beaupre continues following the call to priesthood

Just like a home monastery

Goodfare couple have preserved former church as home chapel for past 20 years

Walking together towards reconciliation

Angie Crerar and Archbishop Pettipas reflect on the meaning of reconciliation at church event

Bringing back the momentum

After two summers without camp, Camp St. Martin returns with one of its best years yet

No longer a doubting Thomas

As he enters his sixth year of formation, Thomas Wollis reflects on his vocational journey

‘This is how it was’

Senior who altar served at cathedral’s consecration Mass reflects on its more than 70 year history

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