Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Saturday, June 13, the The aspirants and wives in the Diaconal formation program attended an introduction to indigenous ministries one day session at Our lady of Guadalupe Parish at Muskeg Lake first nation. Deacon Harry Lafond Taught us to sing The Lord of mercy in Cree. After that the group smudged Before praying the liturgy of the hours. The day included discussion, presentations, land-based training in local medicinal plants as well as a showcase of their food forest- An Orchard that grows a variety of berries and fruits. It was a great Day for all who attended.

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

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“She shows us the ingredients of an apple pie and helps us find the apples.” With this catchy image, parishioner Sandra Lachance described the resourceful gifts of Sr. Rosemary Kitavi in her ministry on the Big River First Nation Reserve (formerly known as Whitefish).  From experience Sr. Rosem...

05/28/2026

The MAiD Safeguards Petition asks the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan to implement two safeguards, similar to those already in place in other Canadian provinces.

First - Prohibit unsolicited offers of MAiD to any patient.
Second - Protect healthcare providers who choose not to aid in the provision of MAiD from professional or legal repercussions.

To access the petition please click on the following link: https://www.padiocese.ca/pastoral-care

05/28/2026

On May 28, 2026, at 12:00 noon Rome time, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Rev. Father Kenneth Thorson, O.M.I. as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Prince Albert. For more information and a message from Bishop-Elect Ken Thorson, O.M.I. go to www.padiocese.ca/bishop-elect
The press release from the Vatican link: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2026/05/28/260528c.html

05/27/2026

Clergy Enculturation Day

On Tuesday, May 26 Priests, Deacons, and Sisters from across the Diocese met at Sturgeon Lake F. N. to participate in a traditional sweat. It was a great day of learning, praying, informing friendships with food and fellowship. Many thanks to AJ and Jake Felix and all those who assisted in setting up the sweat.

05/25/2026

Out now! In his first encyclical “Magnifica humanitas”, on the Church’s social doctrine in the era of Artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and .

Read the Encyclical Here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html