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The Grouard-McLennan CWL in 2025

President of the Diocesan Catholic Women’s League reflects on the highlights of the past year By Linda VandenbergNovember 2025 As Diocesan President, the experiences of this past year were plentiful. […]

‘Thank you for my freedom’

Helen Macdonald and Sharon Biggs look back on dedicated service to refugee committee After many decades of hard work and dedication, Helen Macdonald and Sharon Biggs are stepping back from […]

An evening of rejoicing

Archdiocese celebrates Jubilee Year, its cathedral and its new archbishop with special Mass Every pew of the St. John the Baptist Cathedral was full, with people gathered together for a […]

Facing financial realities: Article 2

A look at financial challenges faced by our parishes In Article One, we did our best to present the financial reality the archdiocese faces – past, present and a little […]

‘A hillbilly choir’

Terry Bettenson and Jan Buker find solace and strength in their unique music ministry St. Augustine famously proclaimed that to sing is to pray twice. Two musicians who live out […]

A parish defined by its people

Grimshaw church celebrates 100 years of life On August 30th Holy Family Catholic Church in Grimshaw celebrated its centennial anniversary – marking 100 years of life for the parish community. […]

‘I’m not going to forget my people’

Thomas Wollis reflects on his ordination to the transitional diaconate As he donned his moccasins and lay prostrate on his buffalo pattern blanket, Thomas Wollis wanted to show his deep […]

The gift of presence (Part One)

Archbishop Pettipas reflects on his more than 18 years as archbishop As he prepares for his retirement this fall, Most Rev. Gerard Pettipas is looking back on his tenure as […]

Clinging to Christ

Toronto seminarians engage in intense missionary experience in northern Alberta For the second summer in a row, a group of Toronto seminarians have been given a first-hand look at missionary […]

A celebration of hope for families and youth

RJ Mallannao reflects on the recent Jubilee celebration held for Deanery 2 On May 24, 2025, the sun shone brightly, but it was the light of faith that truly illuminated […]