2021 PASTORAL MINISTRY MONTH:
Click here to learn about the events and retreats for this year’s Pastoral Ministry Month!
NEW JOB LISTING:
The Archdiocese is seeking a full-time assistant to the Financial Administrator. Details here.
NEW LETTERS:
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas reflects on some recent important updates from the Archdiocese and the Church at large. (English) (français)
The Catholic Bishops of Canada offer an unequivocal apology to the Indigenous peoples of Canada. (English) (français)
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas’ letter to our priests and parishioners in regards to exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccines.
UPDATE OF OUR COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Please read the latest letter from Archbishop Pettipas on COVID-19 regulations in our parishes.
More details on our COVID-19 protocols
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PILGRIMAGE: Watch the video recap of our recent Archdiocesan Pilgrimage in Girouxville here.
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MORE RECENT LETTERS FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
LETTER: Archbishop Pettipas addresses the recent church fire in Fox Lake
LETTER: Archbishop Pettipas reflects on saying ‘I Love You’
Have you planned your St. Joseph’s Pilgrimage yet this year? Click here for more details
MORE NEWS
LETTER: Letter from Archbishop Pettipas on Mass protocols after the lifting of restrictions on July 1st.
Decree: Dispensation from Sunday Obligation – in effect until the end of August 2021, will be reevaluated then.
NEW LETTER: Archbishop Gerard Pettipas offers his thoughts on the recent discovery at the site of Kamloops Indian Residential School.
(Read the Archbishop’s 2008 apology here)
The CCCB announce a delegation of Indigenous people will meet with Pope Francis to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing. (English) (français)
The CCCB issue statement following the recent discovery of children’s graves at the former Kamloops Residential School. (English) (français)
Our new May newsletter is available here.
The CCCB offer a Pentecost message to the Canadian National Movements and Associations. (English) (français)
Pentecost message from Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle. (English) (français)
The Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories have released a new letter for Catholic Education Week 2021. (English) (français)
Events and information for the CCCB’s National Week for Life and the Family here.
Bishop Reporting System: The CCCB’s new Canadian Reporting System for Sexual Abuse or Cover-up by a Catholic Bishop can be accessed here. Go directly to the system here.
This service furthers our commitment to responsibility, accountability and transparency in matters of clergy sexual abuse and our commitment to facilitate healing and justice for victims-survivors.
View our brand-new and updated parishes page
Letter on the Expansion of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (8 April 2021)(français)
Archbishop Pettipas has decreed the Year of St. Joseph in the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan 19 March 2021 – 19 March 2022:
Letter to the Faithful on Vaccines from the Catholic Bishops of Alberta and Northwest Territories (30 Nov 2020)
Further Guidelines for the Celebration of Sacraments during Phase Two (effective 2020-06-19)
How you can support your parish during this difficult time (updated – PAD agreements for parishes)
Boost your faith formation: check out the resources available at our Diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis in Peace River.
Check out the Family Prayer Resources
Our Pastoral Plan for 2015-2020
Restore St. Bernard Church
Help restore the most significant historical site in the Archdiocese!
Grouard’s St. Bernard Church was completed in 1902 under the direction of Bishop Emile Grouard. It is now in dire need of repair. The St. Bernard Mission Church Restoration Committee solicits your financial support of this project.
Details and the pledge sheet are now available online.