Holy Spirit Province

Solidarity with the poor and the marginalized is an integral part of Franciscan spirituality and one of the priorities of the Order of Friars Minor. St. Francis of Assisi not only loved Christ who was poor but he also loved Christ in the (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 2 October, 2020
Across Canada, there are many types of schools: private, public, specialized, denominational, and so on. All of them meet a need based on the families that they serve. Among denominational schools, some are called Catholic in acknowledgement of their history. And then there (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 9 July, 2020
Fear and honour, praise and bless, give thanks and adore the Lord God Almighty in Trinity and in Unity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Creator of all. (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 6 June, 2020
A Story of Art and Theology In impeccable French, Fr. Donald MacDonald, OFM, agrees to talk about his university career: 50 years devoted to teaching at Newman Theological College in Edmonton. At the age of 84, he is on the threshold of retirement. “I (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 30 May, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! May our hearts be in celebration on this Easter day, for Christ has risen! At the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic that is costing the lives of so many women and men across the globe—and forcing billions (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 11 April, 2020
Let us pray also for all those who suffer the consequences of the current pandemic, that God the Father may grant health to the sick, strength to those who care for them, comfort to families and salvation to all the victims who have (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 10 April, 2020
Brother Michael Perras is what you would call a good guy. Friendly, open, kind, simple. You would want him as a friend. And for good reason. He likes people and likes to be of service. He listens to others. Arms wide open. His (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 9 April, 2020
Covid-19 pandemic, an unknown virus till it struck the planet earth has turn the world upside down and brought the world to standstill. The virus has spread to almost all corners of the universe causing thousands of deaths and thousands infected. The life (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 9 April, 2020
Where: St. Francis Friary 8106 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, AB When: Thursday, February 20 at 5:00pm until Sunday, February 23 at 1:00pm. For More Information or to Register: Please inquire or register with Brother Carlos Ona, OFM, by calling him at 780-476-2338 (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 13 January, 2020