Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage 2023
Lac Ste. Anne ShrineLac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage July 21-27, 2023 Learn more here.
Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage July 21-27, 2023 Learn more here.
All are invited to participate in the Triduum (Three-day special devotion) Masses from Tuesday, September 5 to Thursday (on Thursday, in Rycroft), September 7 and for the special Mass on September 8, at 7 pm in Spirit River, as it is the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary. The Statue of Our Lady will be kept […]
The Religious Superior of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy will be visiting our archdiocese on Sept. 13th, meeting with Archbishop Gerard Pettipas in Grande Prairie. Several SMMM religious priests serve our archdiocese.
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan will have their annual informational meeting. This meeting includes reporting on the financial statements of 2022, updating information about the performance of the Archdiocese’s pooled investment fund, reviewing certain policies and presenting the new and amended policies for parishes from 2022. This meeting will be at […]
Commissioning of Staff of St. Stephen’s School & staff from other schools that come to our Church October 1st 2023 @ 10:00 am Mass At the celebration of baptism, we pledge ourselves to nurture one another in the faith. You, as teachers, leaders, and assistants, carry a particular joy and responsibility. You were chosen from […]
The Youth Ministry Leadership Workshop in the Archdiocese The General Workshop Session date is October 14th 2023. It is an online session via zoom, taking place from 9:45 am to 12:00 pm. Click here to register. All adults interested in ministry for youth and youth adults are welcome to attend. We invite all parents, ministry […]
For the first time since 2019, we will have a public Archbishop’s Dinner – hosted this year by Deanery 1 and held at the Ecole Providence School in McLennan on Nov. 3rd. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, followed by the dinner at 6:30 pm. Afterwards, Archbishop Pettipas will give a talk and presentation on the topic: “What makes a church a cathedral”. A silent auction with donated […]
Archbishop Pettipas will attend this online meeting with the CCCB Committee for Family and Life.
El Shaddai Grande Prairie chapter will have a Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 17th - 2:00pm-6:00pm Talks will be given by Fr. Charles Duval, CSsR and Fr. Joseph Horo, CSsR St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tranquille Hall
Archbishop Pettipas will celebrate Christmas Masses and confirmations in the communities of Little Red River Cree Nation: John D'Or Prairie, Fox Lake, and Garden River
Retreat for the Catholic bishops of Western Canada.
Our online Archbishop's Dinner is coming up on January 26th! We will stream this year's dinner on our YouTube and Facebook page, beginning at 6:00 pm. The archbishop will cook a meal from his home kitchen, play a trivia game with viewers, and be joined by special guests. We hope you will tune in! Alongside the dinner, we also have an online auction fundraiser with items donated by parishioners across […]
The Knights of Columbus are hosting the upcoming Faith in Action Men's Conference at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie, from Jan. 26th-27th. All men are welcome! "This event will inspire and empower you to live out your faith in practical ways. With engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful discussions, this conference is a must-attend […]
Rite of Election Mass, February 18th, 1:00 pm St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan All parishioners are invited to join His Grace Archbishop Pettipas to the Rite of Election Mass for catechumens preparing to be received into the Catholic Church this Easter through the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, CSsR […]
Installation of new pastor Rev. Hansel Nwachukwouji, SMMM serving Girouxville, Eaglesham and Tangent church communities Mass and installation will be celebrated by Archbishop Pettipas
This Men’s Cursillo is a 3 day retreat weekend beginning on Thursday evening, March 7, until Sunday afternoon, March 10. During the weekend, there will be talks (given by different Cursillo community members), discussion, sharing, prayer, lots of laughter and good food. Our goal is to help you to know that you are loved by […]
Archbishop Pettipas will be in Muenster, Saskatchewan for retreat of clergy from Keewatin-LePas March 11-14
Chrism Mass, March 26th, 7:30 pm St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Parishioners from throughout the archdiocese are invited to join with His Excellency Archbishop Pettipas and clergy for the Chrism Mass, held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral on Tuesday, March 26th. At this special liturgy, the clergy will renew their commitment of service […]
This Women’s Cursillo is a 3 day retreat weekend beginning on Thursday evening, April 4th, until Sunday afternoon, April 7th. During the weekend, there will be talks (given by different Cursillo community members), discussion, sharing, prayer, lots of laughter and good food. Our goal is to help you to know that you are loved by […]
Save the date: I am Enough Women’s Retreat Friday, May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm & Saturday, May 4, 9 am - 4 pm. Presented by CWL.
Catholic Education Week celebrates the vital role of publicly funded Catholic schools throughout Alberta and beyond. The event this year is set for May 5 to May 10, 2024. May 9, 2024, is designated as World Catholic Education Day. As society becomes increasingly secular and religious values less prevalent, Catholic parents are in search of […]