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Just like a home monastery
Goodfare couple have preserved former church as home chapel for past 20 years When most churches close down, their fate is typically the same. No longer open to the public […]
Read More December 6, 2022
The life of Bishop Emile Grouard, OMI
As part of this year’s Archbishop’s Dinner, Archbishop Pettipas gave a talk on the life of Émile Jean-Baptiste Marie Grouard, the missionary priest who became the first bishop of the […]
Read More November 22, 2022
Archdiocese shares new annual report
The Archdiocese has prepared a new annual report for all of its many churches and peoples. It offers an open and transparent look at the whole of our diocese and […]
Read More November 11, 2022
Alberta-NWT Bishops share letter for Catholic Education Sunday
This Sunday, Nov. 6, is Catholic Education Sunday. Please read this important letter from the Catholic bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories on the vital role of Catholic schools […]
Read More November 4, 2022
No longer a doubting Thomas
As he enters his sixth year of formation, Thomas Wollis reflects on his vocational journey In the months leading up to his high school graduation, Thomas Wollis was riddled with […]
Read More October 28, 2022
Walking together towards reconciliation
Angie Crerar and Archbishop Pettipas reflect on the meaning of reconciliation at church event Angie Crerar can still recall being a young girl in the Northwest Territories, staring at a […]
Read More October 25, 2022
Archbishop’s Dinner coming up on Nov. 4th
Mark your calendars! Our annual Archbishop’s Dinner will once again be livestreamed from our Facebook page. This year’s dinner is at 6:30 pm on Nov. 4th. (Please note: You do […]
Read More October 21, 2022
Bringing back the momentum
After two summers without camp, Camp St. Martin returns with one of its best years yet For high schooler Julia Gawlak, Camp St. Martin has been a life-changing experience – […]
Read More October 13, 2022
Remembering Father Wieslaw Szatanski, OMI
We pray for the eternal rest of Fr. Wieslaw Szatanski, OMI, who passed away on Sept. 22 in Canmore at the age of 57. He was a dedicated priest who […]
Read More September 30, 2022
Archdiocese shares Synod Report
The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan has released its full synthesis report, based on the synod gatherings held across the archdiocese earlier this year. The report was penned by our synod team […]
Read More September 21, 2022