A study of Bible & soul
20 November 2024
Northern Light is the official magazine of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan, printed and delivered monthly to its subscribers across the archdiocese and wider Alberta. Every issue is jam-packed with in-depth articles, colourful photospreads, and many other insightful features. It is a great resource for staying in touch with the many things happening across our churches and faith communities.
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A month of ministry
Toronto seminarians gain an intimate look at missionary life through their experience in Grouard-McLennan
Surprised by Joy
Andrea Bator of Grande Prairie reflects on her experiences discerning religious life
The message of choosing life
Beaverlodge celebrating annual walk for life for over 40 years
Seeing God’s guiding hand
Ignatian Exercises with Peace Retreats prove spiritually fruitful for parishioners
‘For the local church’
Thomas Wollis reflects on his pastoral internship in the mission community of Wabasca
At peace, at home
Cameroonian priest reflects on his decision to permanently make his home with the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan
Remembering Sister Georgette
Parishioners reflect on the life and legacy of a nun who dedicated much of her life to faith formation in the archdiocese
‘Gifted to give’
Brylle Buenaventura hopes to fulfill his vocational calling as a missionary priest
Offering meals and offering hope
St. Joseph food ministry provides a way for parishioner to honour his son
Planting seeds of hope
Franciscan Missionaries of Hope reflect on their time serving the Canadian north
Joining our suffering to Christ
As euthanasia becomes a more pressing issue in our country, Msgr. Charles Lavoie reflects on the importance of our Faith in cherishing life to its natural end
Into full communion
Grande Prairie family finds strength through faith as they prepare for baptism
‘It has all paid off’
Wilfred and Rosemarie Willier reflect on a lifetime of faith together
Open to whatever God gives me
RJ Mallannao reflects on his decades long journey towards the priesthood
Not the hand, just the instrument
Rocky Okimaw is an example of devout faith for his parish and community
A ministry of presence
High Prairie pastor uses new training in ministry to sick and elderly
‘First we must make them saints’
Ste. Marie School in Spirit River spark students’ curiosity on All Saints Day
The search for the 99
Workshops held to renew youth ministry efforts in the archdiocese
‘We are present’
After four years of hard work, Girouxville parish nears completion of its new church stairs
A holy oasis away from the world
First-time counsellor recounts his transformative experience at Camp St. Martin
The strength to rebuild
Little Red River community celebrate one-of-a-kind pilgrimage after devastating wildfire
The loss of St. Bernard’s
Grouard community mark the loss of historic church
Enduring the flames
Priests and parishioners hold to faith as wildfires ravage their communities
All in God’s time
Helen Ford has found a renewed strength and trust in God through her life-changing year
Finding peace in the church
Newly confirmed Catholics reflect on their journey into Catholicism
A look back at Catholic cooperativism
Evens Lavoie is a living link to St. Isidore’s unique history of cooperative farming
A century of church life
Donnelly’s Catholic community hold centennial celebration for their church
Just like a home monastery
Goodfare couple have preserved former church as home chapel for past 20 years
Walking together towards reconciliation
Angie Crerar and Archbishop Pettipas reflect on the meaning of reconciliation at church event
‘This is how it was’
Senior who altar served at cathedral’s consecration Mass reflects on its more than 70 year history
