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Archbishop Pettipas reflects on the passing of Pope Francis

Dear Parishioners and Clergy of the Archdiocese, We have now all heard of the death of Pope Francis. The news media is replete with stories of him, and of […]

Priests and parishioners come together for Chrism Mass in McLennan

Priests and parishioners come together for Chrism Mass in McLennan Here are some photos from our Chrism Mass in McLennan, celebrated the evening of April 15th. Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, Archbishop-designate Charles Duval, priests and […]

Archbishop’s Letter – Spring 2025

Download this letter in English or French Dear Parishioners and Pastors, I wish all of you a blessed Holy Week. There is something very special about Holy Week: beginning […]

Made for mission

Archbishop-designate Charles Duval, CSsR looks back on three decades of priesthood On Feb. 14th Fr. Charles Duval, CSsR was appointed to be the Coadjutor Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan. When Archbishop Pettipas […]

Continuing a legacy

Knights of Columbus hope to breathe new life into historic council A revival is underway for one of the oldest Knights of Columbus councils in the archdiocese. Just in the […]

Sacramentum: Two responses to God’s mercy

Sacramentum is a series devised by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, exploring the sacraments of the Catholic Church and other aspects of parish life and Catholic devotion. In this […]

To Jesus through Mary

Nettie Barr shares with local youth her journey of consecration to Mary “To Jesus through Mary” was the famous mantra of St. Louis de Montfort, the great theologian of Marian […]

Public meeting on new church held in Grouard

On Tuesday, March 11th, the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan hosted a public meeting in Grouard, detailing our preliminary plans and designs related to the new St. Bernard Catholic Church. Architect Amy […]

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 […]