Simple Economy
Article by Josiah Neufeld, Christian Week
Simon House Becomes Home to Battle Addiction

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St. Michael’s Retreat Hosts BikaThon
Read story from the Archdiocese of Regina website

Franciscan vocations come to fruition
Read story from the Western Catholic Reporter

Four Jubilarians and a Retreat

Simple Vows an Encouraging Tradition

A 60^th, An 800^th, Solemn Professions
and More Read >

Bob Mokry in Marrakech, Morocco Read >

Franciscans celebrate 100 years
in western Canada Read >

Staying focused on providing theological education
Former president (Fr. Don MacDonald, OFM) cautions against being caught up in a wave of nostalgia.
Read article (Western Catholic Reporter)

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   More than 1000 attend Centennial Gala
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On October 3^rd, 2008, the Franciscans of Western Canada, properly known as Christ the King Province, celebrated their 100^th anniversary in western Canada with a gala dinner at the Northlands Agricom in Edmonton, Alberta.  The event arrived after months of preparations by the Centennial Gala Steering Committee, led by Teresa Haykowsky and Tim Spellicey, as well as by many others who assisted behind the scenes to raise money from sponsors and to promote and sell tickets for the one time only event.
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Newman Convocation Address by Don MacDonald, OFM

Valedictory Address by Armand Mercier, OFM
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Gala: Young Franciscans say 'Thank You'. Pierre Ducharme, OFM

Franciscan torch passing to a new generation Fire keeps burning as followers of Francis celebrate 100 years in West.  
From the Western Catholic Reporter

The Franciscan resurgence
New friars mean new life . . . and new expenses From the Western Catholic Reporter
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Provincial Archives of Alberta's 24th Annual Film Night High School Historical
Friday April 17, 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm Dir: Joseph Santley; Eddie McDougall;  Government of Alberta More >>>
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Western Catholic Reporter:
Fort Sask. Begins Centennial Celebrations >>>

Fort Record:
Local church hits century mark in city >>>

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Read the full article here
Related Article (From Victoria Times Colonist)     
Suddenly, it's cool to become a friar
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Discernment Week a Joy
They came from Vancouver, Saskatoon, Calgary, Leduc, and Edmonton.  On January 23, 2009, they came to spend a weekend at the franciscan house of formation in Edmonton, Alberta.  

Dubbed a “live in” by franciscan brother James Rodrigo OFM, the weekend offered as a many as 8 men the opportunity to see first hand what the franciscan life is all about. 
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FRANCISCANS OF WESTERN CANADA

Province of Christ the King 8106 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta , T5H 3S1

(780) 944-9976