St. Martin's Catholic Church will be holding a live auction and dinner at the George D. Hall on Nov. 30th. Full Course Turkey Dinner at 5:30 pm $15 per person ages 12 and up $5 per person ages 11 and under Dessert and Coffee only - $5 Live auction starts at 6:#0 pm If you […]
Thursday, Dec. 1st: Advent Retreat for all, guided by Fr. Leo English: 5 p.m. Mass at St. Peter and Paul Church in Rycroft, soup and bun supper and retreat till 9 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jon D'or Prairie will host their annual Bingo night on Dec. 1st, beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Advent Recollection for Admins and Teachers of the Holy Family School Division, taking place at the Catholic Conference Centre in Peace River, hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. Dec. 2nd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday, December 2 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration; Mass at 7 p.m. in Spirit River
Ministry seminary hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, held at St. Rita's Parish in Valleyview. Dec. 3, 10 am- 12 pm.
St. Mary’s Catholic School students in Sexsmith will be hosting their annual students art show and lunch at Immaculate Conception Church in Sexsmith. The events will take place following 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 3rd. All are welcome.
December 3rd, at 4:00 pm. Celebrant: Fr. Cornelio “Nel” Esguerra Lunch: noon - 3:00 pm, Tranquille Hall. Please contact Tessie for details, dotgr@hotmail.com
Advent retreat at St. Rita's Church in Valleyview, Dec. 4th. 10 am-12 pm, including Mass. Hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
The Knights of Columbus will host a spaghetti dinner at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie in the parish hall. Dinner is on Dec. 4th, begining at 5 PM. Full details in poster Tickets: $10 individual $25 family
Annual Tourtière Supper at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan Sunday, Dec. 4th at 5:30 pm Adults: $20 Youth 7-12: $10 Under 7: Free Bake Sale Raffle 50/50 Santa for the littles
Confessions will be offered from Dec. 6th-9th for Advent Reconciliation Week at Rosary School in Manning, from 10 am to Noon each day.
Bi-weekly curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
Thursday, December 8 Worldwide Rosary Praying: The Immaculate Conception of BVM: 9 a.m. Solemn Rosary by Ste. Marie School at 9 a.m. in Spirit River; 9.30 Mass
Thursday, December 8 Worldwide Rosary Praying: The Immaculate Conception of BVM 6.30 p.m. Solemn Rosary in Rycroft, 7 p.m. Mass
Feast of Immaculate Conception, Thursday, Dec. 8 Join us at the 7 pm Mass at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie where the Redemptorist community will renew their religious vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Join us for this first "Evening of GrACE" at St. Rita's Church in Valleyview, on Friday Dec. 9, 7-9 PM. "It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce Valleyview's First "Evening of GrACE." It will be a book reading and signing event with our very own twice published local author and proud […]
Usher Workshop Saturday, Dec. 10, Noon - 1:30 pm, Tranquille Hall. Ushers serve our parish by assisting parishioners and helping with the collection - a great way to get involved in our parish. This meeting is for all ushers, including new people interested in learning more. Please enter through the hall entrance.
Archbishop’s monthly Sunday Mass in McLennan – Sunday, Dec, 11th at 10:30 am
Advent Recollection for St. James the Major Church in Manning. Dec. 11th 11am-12pm. Hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
On Sunday, Dec. 11th at 2:00 PM, Holy Family Catholic Church in Grimshaw will host their annual 9 Lessons and Carols for Christmas, featuring carols and lessons from the Bible. Light refreshments and snacks to follow afterwards.
Sunday, December 11 2-4 p.m. Festival of Carols in Agricultural Society Hall, Rycroft (Welcome to all Christian denominations and groups)
Monday, December 12 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas School Confessions, Ste. Marie School, Spirit River
Priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. Take advantage of this opportunity for healing on your Walk with Jesus. There will also be a Worship Evening led by Ignite young adults during Mercy Monday, December 12, from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Church. Come to Mercy Monday […]
Tuesday, December 13 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas School Confessions, Ste. Marie School, Spirit River
Wednesday, December 14 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Penitential Service and Parish Christmas Confessions at St. Peter and Paul Church in Rycroft 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Penitential Service and Christmas Parish Confessions at St. Joseph Church in Spirit River
Our Lady of Peace will be having a 3-day Advent Recollection on December 14, 15 & 16 at 6:30 PM with an evening Mass at 7:30 PM (followed by socials). The parish cultural theme which is imitated from the traditional Filipino version of "Simbang Gabi" which means Evening or Night Mass, is the first time […]
Games Night hosted by Knights of Columbus Thursday, December 15, 6 - 9 pm, Tranquille Hall at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie Browns Social House will cater beef on a bun, potato and caeser salad. Crib tournament (with trophies!) but other card games can be played. Family friendly games also available (or bring your […]
Our Lady of Peace will be having a 3-day Advent Recollection on December 14, 15 & 16 at 6:30 PM with an evening Mass at 7:30 PM (followed by socials). The parish cultural theme which is imitated from the traditional Filipino version of "Simbang Gabi" which means Evening or Night Mass, is the first time […]
St. Mary's Catholic School in Sexsmith will hold a Christmas concert on Dec. 15th at 6pm
Our Lady of Peace will be having a 3-day Advent Recollection on December 14, 15 & 16 at 6:30 PM with an evening Mass at 7:30 PM (followed by socials). The parish cultural theme which is imitated from the traditional Filipino version of "Simbang Gabi" which means Evening or Night Mass, is the first time […]
Advent reconciliation program at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan, beginning at 7 pm on Friday, Dec. 16th.
Advent Reconciliation Service Monday, December 19, 2022, 6:30pm St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge Fr. Michael and Fr. Leo will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Bi-weekly curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
Blue Christmas Mass Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30 St Anne Parish In our Christian faith, Christmas time is an important and joyous period of preparation for the birth of Jesus, our Savior. However, it can also be a time of sadness for anyone who has lost a loved one during this passed year. You are […]
Christmas concert at Ste. Marie School in Spirit River Wednesday, Dec. 21st - 7 p.m.
An Advent Mass will be held for St. Mary's School in Sexsmith on Dec. 22nd at 10am
Held at Rosary School in Manning on Dec. 22nd, begins at 10 a.m.
Join us for food and drinks, and a discussion on Scripture and the Faith with Ignite – Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie – on Dec. 22nd. 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 […]
Holy day of Obligation for all Catholics in Canada
Celebrate the new year with His Grace Archbishop Pettipas! The Archbishop’s Levee will return this January 1st, hosted from the chancery office in Grande Prairie. This event will offer all people the chance to meet and converse with Archbishop Pettipas as we look ahead to 2023. The office will be open from 10:30 am to […]
Curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
Archbishop Pettipas will be in Deanery 1 to meet with priests and parishioners to discuss Church Fully Alive.
Potluck Dinner at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Girouxville Sunday, January 8th, 2023 Begins at 11:30 am
Come Lord Jesus is a weekly scripture study program in need of leaders to run this group from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie. From the letter by Fr. Remi Hebert, CSsR: leader’s workshop on Sunday, January 8, 7 - 8:30 PM, JP II Room (upstairs in the parish offices). If you decide to […]
The Catholic bishops of Western Canada will be together for this retreat in Mission, BC, from Jan 9-13th.
General meeting for the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Girouxville Wednesday, January 11th at 10:00 am
K of C Games Night, Thursday, January 12, 6 - 9 pm. Tranquille Hall at St Joseph Catholic Church Games night second Thursday of every month. Join us for crib, cards or family friendly games. Coffee, tea and Subway cookies provided. Cost is by donation to support local charities. Gift cards draws from Browns Social […]
Parish council meeting at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River Jan. 12th at 7:00 pm.
Archbishop’s monthly Sunday Mass in McLennan – Sunday, Jan. 15th at 10:30 a.m.
Youth Mass, Potluck and Bingo Sunday, January 15, 2023 Beginning with the celebration of Mass at 11AM Followed by potluck and a fun game of kid's bingo! Win prizes! St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, AB
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.
A planning meeting for 2023's Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie is schedule for Jan. 17th at 6:00 pm, meeting at the St. John Paul II Room in the church. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 10-14
Beginning Wednesday, January 18 at 7:45 pm in Tranquille Hall at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie. Contact the parish office to register. You must download and print the pdf document for this series and bring it to the first session - no materials are provided. Please provide your email when you register so we […]
Curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
Too Deep for Words: A reflection time for men and women who are looking for hope in the midst of grief and loss. January 21, 2023 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, beginning with mass. St. Mary's Church and hall, 1107 1st Avenue, Beaverlodge, Alberta. Get full details and registration info here. Registration deadline is January […]
The Archbishop will preside at Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Cadotte Lake.
St Joseph Catholic Church at 7:00 pm
Please come to St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 pm as we pray for unity with our Christian brothers and sisters. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.
Priests of the archdiocese will gather to discuss a variety of concerns affecting their parishes and communities. Jan 24th, Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River
Fr. Emmanuel Ekanem (OEC) and his team will conduct a one-day event of faith filled activities at St. Mary’s School in Beaverlodge on January 26, 2023 Please pray for the success of this event. We are looking for Volunteers to help cook and serve hotdogs to students at lunch-time for this event. Please contact Fr. […]
An interdenominational ecumenical prayer service for Christian unity will be held in St. Peter & Paul Church in Rycroft on Thursday, Jan. 26th at 7:00 pm. All are requested to attend and to invite friends and community members from other churches.
Join us for food and drinks, and a discussion on Scripture and the Faith with Ignite – Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie – on Jan. 26th. 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 […]
St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton will be holding a Come and See weekend from January 27-29. Men who are open to discerning religious life and the priesthood are encouraged to join for this weekend. It will offer a first-hand experience of seminary life and allow you to meet with men who are well into their […]
Ecumenical Service of Prayer for Christian Unity Friday Jan 27 St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge 7:00PM. All are welcome.
Ultreya, January 27 from 7 - 9 pm, St Joseph Catholic Church. Calling all Cursillestas to join us for an evening of fellowship. Witness talk by Elias Marin.
Come celebrate the joy of community! Enjoy an evening of dancing, refreshments, music, and good company. Held at the Tranquille Hall in St. Joseph Catholic Church Friday, Jan 27th 7pm-11pm Semi-Formal Attire Tickets $15 Please purchase tickets by January 20th to ensure enough time for planning/preparations. Contact Beata @ 780-814-5065 for tickets or visit Eternity […]
Archbishop Pettipas will be in Deanery 5 to meet with priests and parishioners on Church Alive.
Archbishop Pettipas will be in Deanery 3 to meet with priests and parishioners to discuss Church Fully Alive.
Ladies Bible study, held at the St. John Paul II room from 9:30am -11 am, Feb. 1st 7:45 pm - Bible Study in the Tranquille Hall
Archbishop Pettipas will be in Deanery 4 to meet with priests and parishioners to discuss Church Fully Alive.
Curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.
Session for the study of Theology of the Body, with video and discussion at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Beaverlodge. Begins Feb. 2nd at 5:00 pm
February 2- Candlemas mass with blessing of candles at 7:00pm followed by socials and snacks Our Lady of Peace in Peace River
St. Joseph's Country Ham Dinner Friday February 3, 2023 Open to all parishioners and the community of St. Joseph's in Grande Prairie Tranquille Hall Dinner will be served 5:30 to 8:00pm All are welcome Full details here Tickets on sale January 21 and 22 January 28 and 29 After all masses Email patdeluca9@gmail.com For more […]
Workshop for General Ministries by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis - Feb. 4th 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for Deanery 1 churches. Held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. A potluck will be held after the seminar.
Saturday February 4th at 12:00pm Sunday February 5th at 3:30pm Cineplex Grande Prairie Please note: 1 - Theater ONLY has 110 seats 2 - If Presales sell quickly ... they may add additional times MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE, a documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus, tells the inspirational story of one of the […]
Next Youth Mass & Potluck Meal Sunday Feb 5, 2023 Following the 11:00 AM Mass. St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge All are welcome to join us for Potluck meal and youth activity
An art show by students at St. Mary's Catholic School in Sexsmith will be held at Sexsmith's Immaculate Conception Church after 11 am Mass - Sunday, Feb. 5th.
Saturday February 4th at 12:00pm Sunday February 5th at 3:30pm Cineplex Grande Prairie Please note: 1 - Theater ONLY has 110 seats 2 - If Presales sell quickly ... they may add additional times MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE, a documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus, tells the inspirational story of one of the […]
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.
Ignite - the Catholic young adults ministry of Grande Prairie - will be hosting a bowling social event following Mass and Adoration at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie, beginning at 7pm. Join us there for further details! Join Ignite's Facebook group here.
CWL Spring Spiritual Workshop at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bezanson on Feb 11/2023. Starts with registration at 9:30 AM. Speaker: Fr Ed Ehrer. $20 to join, includes lunch. Car pooling encouraged. More info: call Mia KG 780-354-2108 View the event poster here.
A special feast day Mass and blessing of the sick will be held for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Girouxville, Feb. 11th. This day also commemorates the World Day of the Sick. A rosary and opportunity for confession begins at 1:30 pm followed by Mass […]
Archbishop Pettipas will preside at the Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Girouxville. (Feb. 11th, 1:30 pm)
Archbishop’s monthly Sunday Mass in McLennan – Sunday, Feb. 12th - at 10:30 am
February 12- Knights of Columbus filipino brunch after 11am mass Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River
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.
