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Being present
With the anniversary of his nomination on November 30th, Archbishop Gerard Pettipas reflects on his 15 years as an archbishop Q: Looking back, does it seem like it has been fifteen […]
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‘Finally the homeless have a home’
After many months of restoration work, missionary priest is able to settle into his parish and rectory Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light When Fr. John Basiimwa arrived at his new parish home […]
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Bringing history to light
Archdiocese has high hopes that Indian Residential Schools project will be a positive step towards reconciliation Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Archbishop Gerard Pettipas can still recall the painful yet heartfelt and […]
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Among saints and scholars in Belgium
In this article, seminarian Ryan Beaupre reflects on his past year studying in Belgium, earning a masters in theology Ryan BeaupreNorthern Light I know it is a strange thing to […]
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Walking on Sacred Ground Together
Open discussion at St. Joseph’s provides an opportunity for conversation and healing by Fr. Remi Hebert, C.Ss.R.Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Grande Prairie I believe it is a powerful […]
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Preservation through song
Grouard man preserves his language and traditions through Cree hymns By Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Through his passion for music, Manny Chalifoux has found a way to keep the Cree language […]
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Revitalizing the Girouxville Pilgrimage
With new dynamics as an archdiocesan event, locals hope to see a strong future for historic pilgrimage By Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light The light of the sun slowly departed and was […]
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Fostering faith through Vacation Bible School
Parent-led initiative brings a joyful side of the Church to small children By Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Jamie Schoorlemmer looks over the grounds of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, where some children […]
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Intentional living
Young Catholics in archdiocese find their faith deeply nurtured at St. Therese Institute By Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light After graduating high school three years ago, Emily Bourke was uncertain of what […]
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Water to the fire
Peace River pastor saves local parish from arson attempt Kyle GreenhamNorthern Light Fr. Nel Esguerra had to put his years of firefighter training to the test to protect his parish […]
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