Catholic Archdiocese Of Edmonton

• Edmonton’s Indigenous church reopens for Pope’s visit next week

  The sound of drums loudly played outside of Edmonton’s Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples Sunday, parishioners anxiously waited to go inside for the church’s grand opening.

  Features

  Jul 17, 2022
  
• Security measures starting to ramp up in Edmonton ahead of Pope Francis’ visit

  Recently installed fences and cameras outside the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton are just one of the many security measures that will be in place for the Pope's upcoming visit.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2022
  
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• Tickets for free Papal Mass at Commonwealth Stadium available Wednesday

  Those wanting to attend the Mass, which is set to take place on July 26 at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium, must register for tickets, although the event is free.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Pope John Paul II statue vandalized with red paint at Edmonton church

  A statue of Pope John Paul II outside the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in north-central Edmonton was vandalized with red handprints late Saturday night.

  Crime

  Jun 27, 2021
• Catholic priest who married Janet and Wayne Gretzky dies from COVID-19 complications

  Rev. Mike McCaffery died Monday evening "due to possible complications related to COVID-19." He was 85.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2021
• Hate crime committed at Catholic church in Edmonton: police

  Edmonton police have laid two charges against a 25-year-old man in connection to a hate crime at Edmonton's Santa Maria Goretti church.

  Crime

  Jan 1, 2021
• Edmonton priest released from duties after discovery of past sexual assault allegation

  Sylvio Lacar is a retired priest who was regularly serving at St. Theresa's Parish in Ma-Me-O Beach and at St. Theresa's Parish in Mill Woods.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2020
• Catholic masses in Alberta to resume as early as June 1

  Although places of worship were permitted by the province to resume physical gatherings on May 14, Catholic churches have yet to reopen.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
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• Alberta’s relaunch sees restrictions eased on places of worship: ‘Such a blessing’

  As restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta begin to ease, places of worship can now begin to offer in-person services to more people.

  Canada

  May 14, 2020
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• Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton joins TikTok social media video app

  The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton decided to join TikTok after noticing a drop in engagement on other social media sites like Instagram.

  Tech

  Mar 9, 2020