December 2021

A pilgrimage of healing

As she prepares for the Indigenous delegation to Rome, Angie Crerar hopes to find forgiveness and reconciliation for her people

Uniting in ministry

Pastoral Ministry Month provides opportunity for growth and collaboration in archdiocese

November 2021

‘Finally the homeless have a home’

After many months of restoration work, missionary priest is able to settle into his parish and rectory

Bringing history to light

Archdiocese has high hopes that Indian Residential Schools project will be a positive step towards reconciliation

‘Being present’

With the anniversary of his nomination on November 30th, Archbishop Gerard Pettipas reflects on his 15 years as an archbishop

October 2021

Preservation through song

Grouard man preserves his language and traditions through Cree hymns

Among saints and scholars in Belgium

Seminarian Ryan Beaupre reflects on his past year studying in Belgium, earning a masters in theology

Welcoming the stranger

St. Joseph’s Refugee Committee continues a more than fifty year legacy

September 2021

Revitalizing the Girouxville Pilgrimage

With new dynamics as an archdiocesan event, locals hope to see a strong future for historic pilgrimage

Intentional living

Young Catholics in archdiocese find their faith deeply nurtured at St. Therese Institute

Fostering faith through Vacation Bible School

Parent-led initiative brings a joyful side of the Church to small children

July-August 2021

Water to the fire

Peace River pastor saves local parish from arson attempt

Standing the test of time

Historic church in Friedenstal commemorates its 100th anniversary this year

If you build it, they will come

High Level has big dreams of a new parish hall project

June 2021

Restored and renewed

With his parish now repaired from major flood damage, Kenyan priest reflects on his tumultuous first months in Canada

Pilgrimage for St. Joseph

St. Joseph pastors hope Catholics across archdiocese will take part in once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage

Remembering Hotel-Dieu in Whitelaw

The legacy of early Catholic health care centre in Northern Alberta continues today

May 2021

Father Feroz bids farewell

Passionate priest reflects on his three years in northern Alberta

A growing faith

Charismatic renewal group El Shaddai celebrates six years in Grande Prairie

‘It’s like a dream’

Missionary nun and Indigenous Catholic fondly remember the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

April 2021

The long way home

One family’s 20 year journey to the Catholic Church

‘It shows God is still involved’

Holy Week offers a sign of hope for parish priests