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Enduring the flames

Priests and parishioners hold to faith as wildfires ravage their communities On the morning of May 13th, ash two inches thick had blanketed the northern Dene Tha reserve of Chateh, […]

Read More June 27, 2023

The loss of St. Bernard’s

Grouard community mark the loss of historic church Father Bernard Akum’s voice was audibly shaken and exhausted as he recounted the painful loss of St. Bernard Church in Grouard. The […]

Read More June 22, 2023

Sacramentum: To put on Christ

Sacramentum: The Baptismal Garment Sacramentum explores the sacraments of the Catholic Church – the depths of their meaning, history, and, above all, the impact they have on each of us […]

Read More June 13, 2023

All in God’s time

Helen Ford has found a renewed strength and trust in God through her life-changing year As she prepares to depart from a 13-month hospital stay, Helen Ford has had a […]

Read More June 5, 2023

Arts, crafts and catechesis

St. Mary’s students learn about the Faith through monthly art project St. Mary’s Catholic School is providing a unique and tactile way for students to encounter the Faith. Since last […]

Read More June 1, 2023

Archbishops offers message on loss of Grouard church

Download this letter as a PDF here or watch the video version here. 23 May 2023 My dear parishioners, priests and all peoples of our region, On May 22nd, one […]

Read More May 24, 2023

Alberta bishops share letter on upcoming election

Alberta bishops share letter on upcoming provincial election The Catholic bishops of Alberta have written a collective letter titled “Making an Informed, Moral Choice” offering Catholic principals and guidance on […]

Read More May 16, 2023

Sacramentum: The oil that never runs dry

Sacramentum: The Holy Oils of Initiation This article is the third installment of Sacramentum, a new series by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. This series explores the sacraments of […]

Read More May 12, 2023

Finding peace in the Church

Newly confirmed Catholics reflect on their journey into Catholicism It’s been a topsy-turvy journey into the Catholic Church for Michelle Peters. Through a series of life-changing challenges, such as the […]

Read More May 11, 2023

New video: Divine Renovation in Grouard-McLennan

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis produced this video on the Clergy Study Days program currently underway in our archdiocese. It is based on Fr. James Mallon’s book “Divine Renovation: […]

Read More May 1, 2023