Bishop David: Catholic Schools and Inclusivity

February 2, 2016 Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Glory be to Jesus Christ! Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,             Re:      Catholic Education – A Call to Action I am writing to you today as a call to action.  Over the past many months, Alberta has been...

Year of Mercy Column: In the Garden with God

Author: Peter Yaremko During this Jubilee Year of Mercy the Church offers us a general pardon, an indulgence that is open to all, and the possibility to renew our relationship with God and neighbor. It’s an opportunity to deepen our faith and to live with a renewed...

Year of Mercy Column: “His Mercy Endures Forever”

Author: Peter Yaremko In announcing the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis drew our attention to Psalm 136, where the phrase “His mercy endures forever” is repeated no less than 26 times. By one count, this refrain appears in the Bible 41 times. Why is this refrain...