Past Announcements
Father Paul Kavanagh Elected Archdiocesan Administrator for the Archdiocese of Edmonton
Sunday, May 25 2025
Subsequent to the installation of the Most Reverend Richard Smith as Archbishop of Vancouver this past 23 May 2025, the College of Consultors of the Archdiocese of Edmonton elected the Reverend Paul Kavanagh as Archdiocesan Administrator of Edmonton, as required by Canon Law (c. 421 §1). His term began immediately following his election. Father Kavanagh will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Archdiocese until a…
Invitation from the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, The Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary, to all the Catholic Faithful in Canada on the Occasion of the Conclave to Elect the 267th Success of Saint Peter
Monday, May 05 2025
This Wednesday, May 7th, 133 Cardinals from across the world will gather in a solemn assembly to begin the process of electing a new Pope—the 267th Successor of Saint Peter. This process, known as a conclave, takes place behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel. The term conclave comes from the Latin cum clavis, meaning "with key," symbolizing a place that is securely locked.…
Statement by the Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary, and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy
Monday, April 28 2025
28 April 2025, Ottawa - As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, I join all Canadians in offering my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to the victims, families, and all those impacted by the violence that occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver this past weekend, during one of the most joyful and special gatherings of the Filipino community. I invite all of the…
Statement to the Catholic Faithful by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the 2025 Federal Election
Wednesday, April 23 2025
In this Jubilee Year of Hope 2025, as we prepare for a federal election in Canada, it is essential that, as citizens and Catholics, we reflect on the challenges currently facing our nation with a spirit of hope and a vision for a better future. In a free and democratic society, all those eligible to vote have not only a right, but also a responsibility…