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On the proper reception of Holy Communion
As we prepare for the restoration of Communion from the Chalice in our archdiocese (allowed to be re-introduced as of June 2nd), the archdiocese has prepared this special video offering […]
Read More May 19, 2024
A lifetime of service
Catholic teacher Chris Flynn continues to teach well into his seventies A unique part of my job in travelling around the archdiocese, gathering stories, meeting with members of parish communities […]
Read More May 17, 2024
May 11th update on the Archbishop
May 11th, 2024 Dear Pastors, Brother Priests, Sisters and Parishioners, Since composing his May 2024 letter, Archbishop Pettipas has seen his doctor, went for blood work and it was recommended […]
Read More May 13, 2024
Archbishop’s Letter – Spring 2024
Read as a PDF in English or French Friday May 10th, 2024 Dear Clergy and Faithful of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan As most of you know, the past several months […]
Read More May 10, 2024
An Easter walk to Emmaus
Sacramentum explores the sacraments of the Catholic Church – the depths of their meaning, history, and, above all, the impact they have on each of us in our daily faith […]
Read More April 30, 2024
Offering meals and offering hope
St. Joseph food ministry provides a way for parishioner to honour his son Over the past four years, St. Joseph Catholic Church has been home to a growing food ministry […]
Read More April 30, 2024
Annual finance meeting held in Peace River
On Saturday, April 20th, the archdiocese held its annual finance/information meeting at the Our Lady of Peace parish hall in Peace River. This meeting includes a report of the financial […]
Read More April 22, 2024
April 19th update on the Archbishop
Download and share this letter as a PDF here. April 19th, 2024 Dear Pastors, Brother Priests, Sisters and Parishioners, A quick Friday update regarding Archbishop Pettipas. As mentioned in my […]
Read More April 19, 2024
Archbishop’s Decree on Reception of Holy Communion
Download this decree here April 19th, 2024 Since COVID restrictions were lifted, I have wondered and several of you have asked, “when can we restore Communion under both species?” I […]
Read More April 19, 2024
Sister from Spirit River honoured for her life of prayer and service
SISTER GEORGETTE PAYEUR1931-2024 View Sr. Georgette’s obituary card here Sister Georgette Payeur (Sister Mary of Saint-Denis of the Savior) slipped away peacefully to her Heavenly Home on March 21, 2024, […]
Read More April 15, 2024