Posted on 9/28/2021 12:58 PM By CAEDM Webmaster
In this short video, Archbishop Richard Smith responds to the national apology issued by the Canadian Bishops, as well as a nation-wide collective financial commitment to support healing and reconciliation initiatives for residential school survivors, their families, and their communities.
Posted on 8/30/2021 2:17 PM By CAEDM Webmaster
Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you,
I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand (Isaiah 41:10).
Posted on 8/27/2021 1:00 PM By CAEDM Webmaster
The abuse of Indigenous peoples is a dark chapter in the history of Canada and of the Catholic Church. This two-part webinar series is a brief reflection on the history of the residential schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the long road towards Healing and Reconciliation. This educational video is presented by Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith, Deacon John Brown, Cardinal Thomas Collins - the Archbishop of Toronto - and Neil McCarthy, the director of communications for the Toronto Archdiocese.
Posted on 8/19/2021 4:15 PM By Alan
Archbishop Richard Smith has been reaching out to leaders in the Polish, Indigenous and Jewish communities of Edmonton in regards to recent events at Our Lady Queen of Poland parish.
Archbishop Smith has also reached out to parishioners themselves. The Archbishop is scheduled to meet privately with a delegation from the parish. The meeting will address next steps and to work through these trying times.
The Archdiocese of Edmonton is also working with the Edmonton Police Service.
Posted on 6/27/2021 9:09 AM By CAEDM Webmaster
Chief J. Wilton "Willie" Littlechild and Archbishop Richard Smith met this week in Maskwacis, and are offering this joint statement on the Kamloops Residential School discovery, and on reconciliation.
Chief Littlechild is a former Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations. He was also a commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a member of the 1977 Indigenous delegation to the United Nations, and worked on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He is a recipient of the Order of Canada, Alberta Order of Excellence, and Queens Counsel.
Posted on 6/7/2021 3:40 PM By Alan
Exclusive interview with Chief Wilton "Willie" Littlechild and Archbishop Richard Smith on reconciliation.
Chief Littlechild, former Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, attended 3 different residential schools over a span of 14 years.
He was also a commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a member of the 1977 Indigenous delegation to the United Nations, and worked on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
He is a recipient of the Order of Canada, Alberta Order of Excellence, and Queens Counsel.
Posted on 6/4/2021 2:22 PM By Alan
We must acknowledge the role played by Catholic organizations in the residential school system. I recall my own testimony to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, given on behalf of the Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories:
“We apologize to those who experienced sexual and physical abuse in residential schools under Catholic administration. We also express our apology and regret for Catholic participation in government policies that resulted in children being separated from their families, and often suppressed Aboriginal culture and language at the residential schools.”
Posted on 5/6/2021 3:07 PM By Alan
We look forward to the time when we can all worship together, in person. Respecting these restrictions will get our community to that point sooner rather than later. To promote consistency and hopefully avoid as much confusion as possible, the following restrictions will be in effect in all parishes of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton regardless of regions and number of cases in regions.
Posted on 4/23/2021 12:30 PM By Alan
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and following upon the counsel of Alberta Health Services, the Board of Trustees of the Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage Site has unanimously taken the decision to hold the 2021 pilgrimage virtually, as was done in 2020. The pilgrimage this year will not take place in person.
Posted on 3/31/2021 10:42 AM By Alan
“The Lord is Risen!” is the acclamation of all Christians at Easter.
Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith said there’s a risk of taking for granted the message of extraordinary, sure hope that is contained in those words.
Over the past year as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re looking for signs of hope. However, it is nowhere near the explosive potential in those words “The Lord is Risen”. All that Christ asks of us is that we have faith in Him and the untold power of his love.
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