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Welcome to the website of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Thank you for your visit. We gladly invite you to join us on the exciting venture of friendship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who is our Life. Transformed by His truth and love, we find hope and joy by living in His Word.

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Father Ora McManus served in Camrose, taught at St. Joseph’s Seminary

Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B 50th Anniversary of the St. Matthew CWL Council

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Paul Moret shares how he became a priest and what prudent discernment looks like

Archbishop calls for the Gospel to permeate every corner of our lives during parish visit

Catholic Education Week May 5-10 2024

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Roger on fearing your vocation and becoming a priest in his hometown of Edmonton

Archbishop Smith celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday and Sacraments of Initiation during parish visit

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Nilo on his vocation from the Philippines to Canada

Archbishop Smith washes feet of Catholic Social Services community members on Holy Thursday

Reflecting on the Divine Mercy: A Transformative Journey Toward Marital Trust

Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Thursday 2024

Archbishop Smith preaches at parish visit on the witness of St. Dominic Savio as an answer to cultural division

Be Not Afraid: Sister Zoe on becoming a religious sister at 21 and taking action in discerning your vocation

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Blust on his vocation and being drawn to the Traditional Latin Mass

Archbishop Smith speaks of eternal “homecoming” at pastoral visit to St. John Bosco Catholic Church

Father Ora McManus served in Camrose, taught at St. Joseph’s Seminary

Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B 50th Anniversary of the St. Matthew CWL Council

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Paul Moret shares how he became a priest and what prudent discernment looks like

Archbishop calls for the Gospel to permeate every corner of our lives during parish visit

Catholic Education Week May 5-10 2024

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Roger on fearing your vocation and becoming a priest in his hometown of Edmonton

Archbishop Smith celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday and Sacraments of Initiation during parish visit

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Nilo on his vocation from the Philippines to Canada

Archbishop Smith washes feet of Catholic Social Services community members on Holy Thursday

Reflecting on the Divine Mercy: A Transformative Journey Toward Marital Trust

Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Thursday 2024

Archbishop Smith preaches at parish visit on the witness of St. Dominic Savio as an answer to cultural division

Be Not Afraid: Sister Zoe on becoming a religious sister at 21 and taking action in discerning your vocation

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Blust on his vocation and being drawn to the Traditional Latin Mass

Archbishop Smith speaks of eternal “homecoming” at pastoral visit to St. John Bosco Catholic Church

Father Ora McManus served in Camrose, taught at St. Joseph’s Seminary

Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B 50th Anniversary of the St. Matthew CWL Council

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Paul Moret shares how he became a priest and what prudent discernment looks like

Archbishop calls for the Gospel to permeate every corner of our lives during parish visit

Catholic Education Week May 5-10 2024

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Roger on fearing your vocation and becoming a priest in his hometown of Edmonton

Archbishop Smith celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday and Sacraments of Initiation during parish visit

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Nilo on his vocation from the Philippines to Canada

Archbishop Smith washes feet of Catholic Social Services community members on Holy Thursday

Reflecting on the Divine Mercy: A Transformative Journey Toward Marital Trust

Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Thursday 2024

Archbishop Smith preaches at parish visit on the witness of St. Dominic Savio as an answer to cultural division

Be Not Afraid: Sister Zoe on becoming a religious sister at 21 and taking action in discerning your vocation

Be Not Afraid: Fr. Blust on his vocation and being drawn to the Traditional Latin Mass

Archbishop Smith speaks of eternal “homecoming” at pastoral visit to St. John Bosco Catholic Church

Upcoming Events

Through events and initiatives, we encourage you to
join us as we grow in faith as an Archdiocesan community.

Through events and initiatives, we encourage you to join us as we grow in faith as an Archdiocesan community.

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Watch Vocation Rally talks⬇️ Watch Be Not Afraid ⬇️ Watch Upfront With The Archbishop⬇️

Last June, we had the pleasure of filming the voca

Last June, we had the pleasure of filming the vocation story of Fr. Paul Moret, on site at Fr. Paul's current parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Spruce Grove. Fr. Paul's story was captured for Episode 10 of our weekly Be Not Afraid vocation series.

Here's a glimpse of behind the scenes for filming Fr. Paul's story. Head to the link in our bio to watch his full story.
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A couple weeks ago, a representative from our Miss

A couple weeks ago, a representative from our Mission Advancement staff (Andrew Ehrkamp, Communications Lead) made a visit St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leduc.

The purpose of these visits - which occur with different parishes throughout the year - is to hear from parish staff and parish council members about how the Archdiocese can better support their parish and to share with the parish about different resources that the Archdiocese has created to help parishes flourish!

Thank you to Fr. Matthew Kunnel, CMI, pastor, and Jim McMullen of St. Michael’s parish council for a lovely visit!

Please pray for all of our parishes and their leadership, for the work they are doing in sharing the Gospel and building up the Kingdom of God!

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Not my will, by thy will be done, Lord. Watch Fr

Not my will, by thy will be done, Lord.

Watch Fr. Kris Schmidt's full talk on vocation at link in bio. Contact Fr. Kris at the link in bio to learn more about vocations in our Archdiocese.
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From where? Watch the full talk from Dr. Ryan To

From where?

Watch the full talk from Dr. Ryan Topping from our February 2024 Archdiocesan Vocations Rally at link in bio.
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“Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the ha

“Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38)
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Excerpt from Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations, 2024:

“To young people, and especially those who feel distant or uncertain about the Church, I want to say this: Let Jesus draw you to himself; bring him your important questions by reading the Gospels; let him challenge you by his presence, which always provokes in us a healthy crisis.

More than anyone else, Jesus respects our freedom. He does not impose, but proposes. Make room for him and you will find the way to happiness by following him. And, should he ask it of you, by giving yourself completely to him."

Painting: by Jules Breton, circa 1857.
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He will give you the strength Watch episode 9 of

He will give you the strength

Watch episode 9 of Be Not Afraid at link in bio

On priesthood and loneliness. Watch Episode 9 of

On priesthood and loneliness.

Watch Episode 9 of Be Not Afraid with Father Paul Moret at link in bio.

Last weekend, Archbishop Smith made a parish visit

Last weekend, Archbishop Smith made a parish visit to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and surrounding community. He confirmed 55 youth at St. John the Evangelist, spent time with staff and patients at Miseriacordia Hospital and visited both St. Rose of Lima Junior High and @st.paul_ecsd
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Be not afraid! Watch Episode 10 with Fr. Paul More

Be not afraid! Watch Episode 10 with Fr. Paul Moret at link in bio.
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This Sunday, April 21, is World Day of Prayer for

This Sunday, April 21, is World Day of Prayer for Vocations! What is the call of the Lord on your life?

Watch Fr. Kris Schmidt's full talk at link in bio.
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Prepare for World Day of Prayer for Vocations and dig deeper into your own vocation by watching Fr. Kris Schmidt's keynote talk from the 2024 Archdiocese of Edmonton Vocations Rally, hosted in this past February at St. Joseph's Cathedral Basilica by the Archdiocese of Edmonton and the Benedict XVI Institute of @ntcedmonton

Fr. Kris Schmidt is the Director of Vocations for our Archdiocese.

St KATERI Tekakwitha, pray for us! Listen to the f

St KATERI Tekakwitha, pray for us! Listen to the full episode at link in bio.
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"a Polish priest and his dog" Fr. Roger Niedziels

"a Polish priest and his dog"

Fr. Roger Niedzielski shared the story of his vocation to the priesthood with us on Episode 9 of the Be Not Afraid vocation series. Watch his episode at the link in our bio.

Photo 2 - on the set of Episode 9 of Be Not Afraid in Stettler, Alberta
Photo 3 - Fr. Roger sharing his vocation story at the 2024 Archdiocese of Edmonton Vocations Rally, cohosted with @ntcedmonton
Photo 4 - Father Roger elevates the Holy Eucharist during a time of worship for @catholic_yeg
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Photos 3 and 4 courtesy of @prairie.catholic
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