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Rite of Election Mass celebrated in McLennan

This year’s Rite of Election Mass was celebrated on Sunday, March 9th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. This Mass helps us welcome catechumens and candidates across the […]

Rite of Election coming up in McLennan

Rite of Election coming up in McLennan In many cathedrals around the world, a special Rite is celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent called the Rite of Election. For a […]

Letter on the postponement of Camp St. Martin

From the office of the Vicar General/Chancellor:Read this letter as a PDF here. February 21, 2025 Dear Youth, Parents, Faithful of the Archdiocese, After much deliberation and discussion at the […]

Fr. Emmanuel Ekanem preparing for Chaplaincy with the Canadian Armed Forces

Fr. Emmanuel Ekanem preparing for Chaplaincy with the Canadian Armed Forces From the Office of the Vicar General & Chancellor Msgr. Charles Lavoie:Download this letter as a PDF here. February […]

CCCB share annual report on the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund

The CCCB have prepared a new video, annual report and press release detailing some of the projects the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund have helped so far across Canada. It is a […]

Ash Wednesday Collection to continue raising funds for healing and reconciliation

The Archdiocese’s Ash Wednesday Collection, taking place this year on Wednesday, March 5th, will continue to raise money for healing and reconciliation programs in our region. The Archdiocese has pledged […]

Archbishop Pettipas commemorates 18 years as archbishop

Jan. 25th, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, is the anniversary of Archbishop Gerard Pettipas’ ordination and installation as Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan. The ceremony was held on Jan. […]

Fr. John Vizza appointed to Interdiocesan Tribunal

Fr. John Vizza appointed to Interdiocesan Tribunal From the Interdiocesan Tribunal of Edmonton: Archbishop Richard Smith is pleased to appoint Rev. Fr. John J. Vizza, M.Div., MCL, JCL, MS (Psychology) […]

Archbishop’s Dinner a delightful night for all

Our 2024 Archbishop’s Dinner was a roaring success, held this year at the Holy Family Catholic Conference Center in Peace River and hosted by the parishes of Deanery 2 (Fairview, Peace River, Grimshaw and Manning). […]

Sister Bélanger of Girouxville passes away at 95

Sister Bélanger of Girouxville passes away at 95 On Oct. 13th, Sr. Laurette Bélanger, a Sister of Providence from Girouxville who served in communities in our archdiocese and in Edmonton, […]