Western Bishops Annual Meeting
The Catholic bishops of Western Canada will meet for their annual meeting, held in Vancouver, B.C.
The Catholic bishops of Western Canada will meet for their annual meeting, held in Vancouver, B.C.
Wednesday, Feb 15, 7:45 p.m. Tranquille Hall at St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Practical Evangelization At the end of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus entrusts the Church with the Great Commission: “Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations.” For many, the task of evangelization might seem overwhelming, even impossible. But there are some practical strategies that […]
The Way of Holiness Retreat Center in Hinton is hosting this catechetical retreat from Feb. 17th-Feb. 20th, offering this prayerful and insightful retreat to help Catholics grow deeper in their faith. This retreat is facilitated in part by persons from our archdiocese. Full details on poster.
9th “Annual” Mardi Gras Masquerade It’s back! Save the date: Friday, Feb. 17, 7 - 10 pm Tranquille Hall, St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie Full costume or just a mask, all ages welcome! Games, draws, bouncy castle, snacks, dancing and more! Fun for all ages. Free tickets available after all Masses beginning January 28/29. […]
Welcoming refugee family to Grande Prairie, brought through sponsorship between St. Joseph Church and the Archdiocese.
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis are hosting a ministry workshop at St. Rita's Parish in Valleyview on Feb. 18th, from 9:45 am to 1:00pm. See further details on the poster:
St Mary's CWL in Beaverlodge next meeting on Saturday, Feb.18/2023. This will be the Annual General Meeting. Meeting starts at 10AM, finishing before noon and will be followed by potluck lunch. We welcome and encourage all members to come and join us! Thanks !
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Sunday, February 19th Immediately after the 11am Mass St. Mary's Church in Beaverlodge Cost by donation You are welcome to donate household items, crafts, food items etc. for silent auction.
Family Day Event at St. Rita's Church Hall in Valleyview - Feb. 20th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Everyone is welcome! Includes free hot dogs and refreshments, games and prizes, fish pond, doughboys, popcorn, family bingo and door prizes! See Facebook poster.
Meeting of Parish council at St. Joseph Church in Spirit River, 7:30 pm Feb. 21st
The Archdiocese’s Ash Wednesday Collection, coming up on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, will continue to raise money for healing and reconciliation programs in our region. The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan has pledged to raise $165,000 as part of the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund established by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. In order to meet our pledge, the […]
Check out this Come and See for the Franciscans of Canada, taking place at the St. Francis Friary in Edmonton from Feb. 23rd-26th. Register by e-mailing friardan47@gmail.com. Open for men 18 to 40.
Curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
Meeting among representatives from church communities in Deanery 2 Holy Family, Grimshaw
Catholics Returning Home - If anyone in your life has been away from the church and expressed thoughts such as “I’ve been hearing a lot about the Pope” “I’m anxious about the future” “I need to reconcile with the past” “I know I need to change something in my life ...” “For years now, I […]
Join us for food and drinks, and a discussion on Scripture and the Faith with Ignite – Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie – on Feb. 23rd Intended for Catholic adults aged 18-35. 7:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Grande Prairie 7:45 p.m. – Bible and Beer at Better Than Fred’s in Grande […]
Soup, Reflection, Stations of the Cross- Lenten Fridays 5:15 pm: meatless soup & buns served by CWL in Tranquille Hall. Donations will go to Development & Peace 6 pm: Reflection organized by the Social Justice Committee 7 pm: Stations of the Cross in the church. Join us for all 3 or whatever your time allows. […]
St. Mary's Soup and Stations Please join us for Soup and Stations of the Cross on every Friday during Lent at 6 PM beginning with a light meal in the church hall followed by prayers of the Stations of the Cross. St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge Everyone is welcome! * Starts February 24, 2023 and continues […]
The CWL of St. John the Baptist Cathedral parish in McLennan will meet at the local Seniors' Club on Feb. 24th at 7:00 pm.
The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council will meet via Zoom, featuring priests, religious and lay persons from across the archdiocese.
The rite of election for those being baptized and confirmed at Easter will be held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. Sunday, Feb. 26th. All candidates across the archdiocese are asked to attend.
Bible study for Wednesday, March 1st at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie 9:30 - 11 am, Ladies Bible Study, St JPII Rm 7:45 pm, Bible Study, Tranquille Hall
CEFFA, in collaboration with the Northwest francophone school authority is offering to our francophone community a retreat with Bishop Pierre Goudrealt at Saint Anne Parish on March 1st. "CEFFA is pleased to invite you to a Lenten retreat led by Bishop Pierre Goudreault, Wednesday March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paroisse […]
For this upcoming evening of Lenten reflection, Catholic professor and podcaster Hugh Hunter will provide a talk and presentation on the philosophical proofs for the existence of God. The evening begins with Mass at 6 pm at St. Rita's Church in Valleyview, March 2nd. All are welcome! Full details on poster:
Eucharistic adoration will be available on Friday, March 3rd from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm in the St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. A priest will be available for confessions until 11:00 am.
Soup, Reflection, Stations of the Cross- Lenten Fridays 5:15 pm: meatless soup & buns served by CWL in Tranquille Hall. Donations will go to Development & Peace 6 pm: Reflection organized by the Social Justice Committee 7 pm: Stations of the Cross in the church. Join us for all 3 or whatever your time allows.
St. Mary's Soup and Stations Please join us for Soup and Stations of the Cross on every Friday during Lent at 6 PM beginning with a light meal in the church hall followed by prayers of the Stations of the Cross. St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge Everyone is welcome! * Starts February 24, 2023 and continues […]
World Day of Prayer 2023, March 3, 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10407 100 St Grande Prairie This international ecumenical Christian Laywomen’s initiative is celebrated annually on the first Friday in March. This year’s prayer “I have heard about your faith” Ephesians 1:15 - 19, is written by the women of Taiwan. Everyone is […]
All people working in Pastoral ministry in Deanery 3 are invited to come to St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie on Saturday, March 4th at the Tranquille Hall - 10am to 1pm. The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will offer a special workshop for all those working in ministry.
March student Art show and lunch at Immaculate Conception Church in Sexsmith. The event takes place this weekend following the 11am mass on Sunday March 6, 2023. This month we are featuring our grade5's and grade 7's of St. Mary's Catholic School! All are welcome.
Celebration of First Reconciliation Sunday, March 5 Please pray for all our children who will be receiving this precious sacrament of healing next Sunday. 1:30 pm: St. Catherine, Holy Cross, St. Clement, Parish-based 3:30 pm: St. Gerard, Louis Riel, St. Kateri, Mother Teresa
The archdiocese's finance council will meet on March 7th to discuss a variety of financial concerns related to the archdiocese and its churches, hosted in Grande Prairie.
Anointing and Healing Mass on the first Tuesday of the month, Feb. 7th at Our Lady of Good Counsel in High Level. Please contact the parish for further details and confirmation.
Introductory event for a series of workshops for the Catholic clergy of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan, hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. Held at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River on March 8th. 9:30-3:30 pm See the full schedule of events for Diocesan Clergy Study Days here.
Curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
There will be a card and games night at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie on Thursday, March 9th. Keith Redl and Family are providing Beef on the bun, with perogies, coleslaw and dessert. Supper will be from 5 to 7pm Cards and Games to follow until 9 pm. Everything is by donation. All donations […]
St. Mary’s Soup and Stations Please join us for Soup and Stations of the Cross on every Friday during Lent at 6 PM beginning with a light meal in the church hall followed by prayers of the Stations of the Cross. St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge Everyone is welcome! * Starts February 24, 2023 and continues […]
Soup, Reflection, Stations of the Cross- Lenten Fridays 5:15 pm: meatless soup & buns served by CWL in Tranquille Hall. Donations will go to Development & Peace 6 pm: Reflection organized by the Social Justice Committee 7 pm: Stations of the Cross in the church. Join us for all 3 or whatever your time allows.
Ignite - Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie - will take part in Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie at 7pm, followed by a movie night in the JPII Room of the church. All adults aged 18-35 are welcome to join us.
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will offer a Lenten Mission/Outreach program at Our Lady of Good Counsel in High Level from March 11th-12th. The program will discuss the Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Please contact the parish for further details.
Peace River Region Men's Conference will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (in the Tranquille Hall) on Saturday, March 11th. 9am-3pm Featuring talks from Kevin Walker, Chris Chiasson, Daniel Jodoin, Travis Chabot and Pat Deluca. Tickets can be purchased after Sunday Mass from Feb. 25-26th, March 3-4th or via Eventbrite (check […]
The seminarians with St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton will be hosting their Trivia Night Fundraiser, both in person and online, on March 11th at 7pm. Details can be found on the events GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/sjstrivia). Please donate and support our seminarians!
Archbishop’s monthly Sunday Mass in McLennan – Sunday, March 12th at 10:30 am
March 12, after the 11AM Mass - Parish Breakfast by Knight of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus will host a parish breakfast after Sunday morning Mass at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Peace River. Mass begins at 11am.
This project to make modest dresses to help vulnerable girls begins on Monday, March 13th at the Legion in McLennan, 1:00-3:00 pm. Volunteers are asked to bring all supplies and materials for sewing and cutting dresses. This project will continue every second Monday afterwards until the dresses are complete.
Next St. Mary's Church in Beaverlodge PPC Meeting March 14, 2023 5 PM in the church meeting room.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie CWL monthly meeting, Tuesday, March 14, begins with Mass at 7 pm in the church. Discussing CWL Bake Sale on March 25/26. K of C monthly Meeting, Tuesday, March 14, 7:30 pm, Liguori Hall.
The Parish Pastoral Council of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan will met on Tuesday March 14th at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room in the old chancery building next to the cathedral.
Thurs, March 16, following 7 pm Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie. The Prayer Team prays for all types of healing: mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and even for someone not present through a proxy. Attend Mass and stay for prayer.
Soup, Reflection, Stations of the Cross- Lenten Fridays 5:15 pm: meatless soup & buns served by CWL in Tranquille Hall. Donations will go to Development & Peace 6 pm: Reflection organized by the Social Justice Committee 7 pm: Stations of the Cross in the church. Join us for all 3 or whatever your time allows.
St. Mary’s Soup and Stations Please join us for Soup and Stations of the Cross on every Friday during Lent at 6 PM beginning with a light meal in the church hall followed by prayers of the Stations of the Cross. St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge Everyone is welcome! * Starts February 24, 2023 and continues […]
Saturday, March 18, 10 am - 12 noon and Wednesday, March 29, 1 - 3 pm. @ St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie in the Tranquille Hall Join us for this spiritual exercise on one or both dates. Drop in (no registration). No cost, but a food bank donation would be most appreciated.
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will offer a Lenten Mission/Outreach program at St. Peter Celestin Church in Slave Lake on March 19th. The program will discuss the Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Please contact the parish or the OEC office for further details.
Sacramental preparation classes will begin on Sunday, March 19th for the St. John the Baptist Cathedral parish community. The meeting will begin before Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.
A pancake breakfast in honour of St. Patrick's Feast Day will be held after 10am Sunday Mass on March 19th at St. James Church in Manning.
After Sunday Mass, the Our Lady of Good Counsel CWL invite you for muffins, coffee and fellowship. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, High Level March 19th, after 10:00 am Mass
À venir : Dimanche prochain, le 19 mars après la messe : Assemblée générale avec rapport financier suivie d’un diner à la fortune du pot. Next Sunday March 19th , you are all invited to stay after mass for the general assembly and financial report followed by a POT LUCK brunch. St. Anne Parish, Falher […]
The Rycroft CWL will host a Potato Bake fundraise at Rycroft Community Hall on Sunday, March 19th - 5:00 pm Bake sale and 50/50 raffle and door prizes also included $10 per person $25 per family
Celebrating Grande Prairie's parish patron Saint Joseph, on Monday, March 20 (The feast day is March 19, however, since it falls on a Sunday during Lent it has been formally moved to the 20th). "We will begin with Mass in the church followed by a meal and talent show in Tranquille Hall. Free tickets for […]
Feast of St. Joseph (celebrated on Monday, March 20) 7:30 PM Mass - full Mass with Powerpoint, music and refreshments after Mass. Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River
Reconciliation service for Lent, Wednesday, March 22nd at 3:00 pm. Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
Curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
Lenten reconciliation service for students of St. Mary's Catholic School in Beaverlodge.
Join us for food and drinks, and a discussion on Scripture and the Faith with Ignite – Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie – on March 23rd Intended for Catholic adults aged 18-35. 7:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Grande Prairie 7:45 p.m. – Bible and Beer at Better Than Fred’s in Grande […]
Catholic Family Ministries will host their annual Men of Integrity Conference from March 24-25th Learn more at https://catholicfamilyministries.com/
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will offer a Lenten Mission/Outreach program for teachers at Glenmary High School in Peace River on March 24th. The program will discuss the Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Please contact the OEC office for further details.
Soup, Reflection, Stations of the Cross- Lenten Fridays 5:15 pm: meatless soup & buns served by CWL in Tranquille Hall. Donations will go to Development & Peace 6 pm: Reflection organized by the Social Justice Committee 7 pm: Stations of the Cross in the church. Join us for all 3 or whatever your time allows.
2023 Men of Integrity Conference – March 24-25, Holy Family Parish, St. Albert 'A Call to Battle: Strengthening the Family Through the Sacred Heart' Men of Integrity, this is your 'Call to Battle'. Join us and learn how to arm yourself against the enemy we can't see, who is intent on destroying our faith and […]
St. Mary’s Soup and Stations Please join us for Soup and Stations of the Cross on every Friday during Lent at 6 PM beginning with a light meal in the church hall followed by prayers of the Stations of the Cross. St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge Everyone is welcome! * Starts February 24, 2023 and continues […]
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will offer a Lenten Mission/Outreach program at St. Thomas More Church in Fairview from March 25th-26th. The program will discuss the Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Please contact the parish or the OEC office for further details.
Lenten retreat, Saturday, March 25, 9:45 am - 3:30 pm in Tranquille Hall, St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie Explore God's invitation to each of us to come experience His indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Cost $10 / person (covers materials and lunch) To register, contact Jean-Marc, 402guene@telus.net Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17.
First Communions will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Sunday March 26th, 10:00 am.
Good Friday Dramatization of Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie Calling all young adults! Be a part of this powerful re-enactment of Christ’s final journey to the cross. Rehearsals begin March 26. Please contact Erin at lynche@telus.net
March 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm This project to make modest dresses to help vulnerable girls begins on Monday, March 13th at the Legion in McLennan, 1:00-3:00 pm. Volunteers are asked to bring all supplies and materials for sewing and cutting dresses. This project will continue every second Monday afterwards until the dresses are complete.
Monday, March 27, 7 pm St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie We will begin with a Penitential Service followed by individual reconciliation. There will be a number of priests present from the archdiocese. Please join us for this precious healing sacrament.
Priests of the archdiocese will meet to discuss the things that concern to their ministry and communities. March 28th, Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River
A Lenten reconciliation service will be offered at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Girouxville on March 28th at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, March 18, 10 am - 12 noon and Wednesday, March 29, 1 - 3 pm. @ St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie in the Tranquille Hall Join us for this spiritual exercise on one or both dates. Drop in (no registration). No cost, but a food bank donation would be most appreciated.
Soup, Reflection, Stations of the Cross- Lenten Fridays 5:15 pm: meatless soup & buns served by CWL in Tranquille Hall. Donations will go to Development & Peace 6 pm: Reflection organized by the Social Justice Committee 7 pm: Stations of the Cross in the church. Join us for all 3 or whatever your time allows. […]
St. Mary’s Soup and Stations Please join us for Soup and Stations of the Cross on every Friday during Lent at 6 PM beginning with a light meal in the church hall followed by prayers of the Stations of the Cross. St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge Everyone is welcome! * Starts February 24, 2023 and continues […]
Calling all students in grades 7-9: you're invited to Discovery! Join us for an overnight retreat at St. Joseph High School from March 31st- April 2nd, 2023. Learn more and register here: https://saintjoseph.ca/discovery/
Archbishop’s monthly Sunday Mass in McLennan – Sunday, April 2nd at 10:30 am
First workshop for Diocesan Clergy Study Days - "Chapter 1 - House of Prayer: Remembering Our Identity and Purpose" Held before the Chrism Mass celebration at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan Diocesan Clergy Study Days are a series of workshops for the Catholic clergy of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan, hosted by the Office […]
Parishioners from throughout the archdiocese are invited to join with His Excellency Archbishop Gerard Pettipas and all clergy for this special Mass in the life of the Church. Our yearly Chrism Mass will celebrated at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 4th. At this Mass, the clergy will […]
Lenten Reconciliation at St. Mary’s Beaverlodge 6:00PM – 7:00PM, 7:40PM – 8:00PM Wednesday, April 5th
An ecumenical Way of the Cross will be held with all church communities in Beavelodge on Good Friday, April 7th. Begins at 10:00 am. Starting from St. Mary’s (Host Church) and closing at United Church, Beaverlodge, followed by refreshment thereafter at St. Luke’ s Anglican Hall.
Good Friday Dramatization of Stations of the Cross Calling all young adults! Be a part of this powerful re-enactment of Christ’s final journey to the cross. Rehearsals begin March 26. Please contact Erin at lynche@telus.net