PAPAL VISIT UPDATES
The Vatican release further details of Pope Francis’s visit to Canada here.
Tickets for the Papal Mass at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton can be reserved on Wednesday, July 6th, at papalvisit.ca. Learn more here.
Volunteer for the Pope’s upcoming visit here.
Donate to help the Catholic Church in Canada pay for the papal visit here.
PILGRIMAGES AND RETREATS IN 2022
Eleske Pilgrimage will be held this July. Details here.
The Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage is returning this summer. Learn more and how to volunteer here.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR CAMP ST. MARTIN
Are you looking for a great way to grow closer to Christ this summer? After two years Camp St. Martin is finally re-opening and we are now accepting registrations for the 2022 camp season! Click here to register online and join us – as a camper or a volunteer. Dates are included on the poster.
Download and print the PDF registration form here.
Registration only for Family Camp here.
Camp Donation Form here.
Apply for “Campership” Sponsorship/Assistance here.
This Catholic summer camp provides a week of fun, adventure, friendship and spiritual growth for young people across the archdiocese. The three week camp includes a variety of activities from short talks and workshops, water games, campfires, praise and worship music, daily Mass, adoration and “desert time”. All of these activities are directed towards the mission and rule of life of Camp St. Martin: “To facilitate an encounter with Christ in the context of Christian community.”
Learn more at https://www.campstmartin.ca/ or contact info.campstmartin@gmail.com
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BISHOP’S LETTER ON LIFTING DISPENSATION
The Bishops of Alberta and Northwest Territories will lift the dispensation for Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation on Pentecost – Sunday June 5th.
Please read the full letter and decree from Archbishop Pettipas. (English) (French) (Decree)
RECENT LETTERS:
The CCCB detail the dates and places Pope Francis will visit in Canada this July.
The CCCB offer information on the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Rome. (English) (français)
NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY:
The Archdiocese is hiring a full-time Youth Minister!
Click here to learn more!
NEW VIDEO:
Archbishop offers reflection for Catholic Education Week
Livestream of 2022 Chrism Mass
Métis Delegates Touched by Meeting with Pope Francis:
View our Facebook livestream as Archbishop Pettipas joins Pope Francis and bishops around the world for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Closing Mass for the Archdiocesan Year of St. Joseph:
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, CSsR gives a heartfelt homily at the funeral Mass for his brother Roger Pettipas, from St Theresa’s Church in Halifax:
Sisters in our Archdiocese share their stories on the World Day for Consecrated Life:
A new video series: ‘Ask the Archbishop’
To submit questions for this series, please contact Kyle at 780-532-9766 or via e-mail at comdirector.agm@outlook.com
View the latest episodes of ‘Ask the Archbishop’ here.
View more video messages from the Archbishop here
MORE RECENT LETTERS
Pope Francis’s Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
March letter from the Archbishop (English) (français)
Letter on protocols in our churches as of March 1st, 2022 (Updated on March 4th, 2022)
Update from the office of the Vicar General on the Rite of Election, Chrism Mass, and other important dates this month
Letter from the Archbishop on the recent report on ground penetrating radar in Grouard
Letter from the Archbishop on the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund and our Ash Wednesday Collection
(English) (français)
December letter from the Archbishop (English) (français)
OUR PRIESTS REFLECT ON THE PANDEMIC: Read this summary report based on our priests pandemic experiences
The CCCB announce the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples for 2021 (English) (français)
Read the Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories’ letter on Catholic Education Sunday
November letter from the Archbishop (English) (français)
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas’ letter to the Indigneous chiefs and councils in our region on Pope Francis’ announced visit to Canada.
Archbishop 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.
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
THE ANNUAL ARCHBISHOP’S DINNER
The archived stream of our Archbishop’s Dinner can be viewed on our Facebook page. It was a very entertaining night!
PILGRIMAGE: Watch the video recap of our recent Archdiocesan Pilgrimage in Girouxville here.
MORE NEWS
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)
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.