iN THE NEWS

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 60th, An 800th, Solemn Professions
and More
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Bob Mokry in Marrakech, Morocco Read >

Franciscans celebrate 100 years
in western Canada
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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)


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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Download our Centenary Newsletter here


 
 
   
 

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. 

More (plus photos)>>>


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FRANCISCANS OF WESTERN CANADA

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

(780) 944-9976