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Uniting in ministry

Pastoral Ministry Month provides opportunity for growth and collaboration in archdiocese Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light On the morning of Nov. 20, the heavy overnight snowfall did not stop faithful from across […]

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A pilgrimage of healing

As she prepares for the Indigenous delegation to Rome, Angie Crerar hopes to find forgiveness and reconciliation for her people Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Angie Crerar has lived a life inspiring […]

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Being present

With the anniversary of his nomination on November 30th, Archbishop Gerard Pettipas reflects on his 15 years as an archbishop Q: Looking back, does it seem like it has been fifteen […]

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‘Finally the homeless have a home’

After many months of restoration work, missionary priest is able to settle into his parish and rectory Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light When Fr. John Basiimwa arrived at his new parish home […]

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Bringing history to light

Archdiocese has high hopes that Indian Residential Schools project will be a positive step towards reconciliation Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Archbishop Gerard Pettipas can still recall the painful yet heartfelt and […]

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Among saints and scholars in Belgium

In this article, seminarian Ryan Beaupre reflects on his past year studying in Belgium, earning a masters in theology Ryan BeaupreNorthern Light I know it is a strange thing to […]

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Walking on Sacred Ground Together

Open discussion at St. Joseph’s provides an opportunity for conversation and healing by Fr. Remi Hebert, C.Ss.R.Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Grande Prairie I believe it is a powerful […]

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Preservation through song

Grouard man preserves his language and traditions through Cree hymns By Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Through his passion for music, Manny Chalifoux has found a way to keep the Cree language […]

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Revitalizing the Girouxville Pilgrimage

With new dynamics as an archdiocesan event, locals hope to see a strong future for historic pilgrimage The light of the sun slowly departed and was replaced by the light […]

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Fostering faith through Vacation Bible School

Parent-led initiative brings a joyful side of the Church to small children By Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Jamie Schoorlemmer looks over the grounds of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, where some children […]

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