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Rev. Frederick G. Connolly was born on the 31th of January 1906 in St. John, New Brunswick to James Connolly and Margaret Hardy. He obtained his theological education at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Edmonton between 1927 and 1930 and was ordained on September 21, 1930 at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral by Archbishop Henry Joseph O’Leary for ministry in the Archdiocese of Edmonton.

After he was ordained Rev. Connolly completed post-graduate education in Rome (1930-1932) and was then appointed the position of Professor of Philosophy, Ascetics and Apologetics at St. Joseph Seminary (1932-1949). We also served as the Chaplain for the Misericordia Hospital, Rosary Hall, Faithful Companions of Jesus, and the Sisters of the Precious Blood.

During his retirement Rev. Connolly assisted various parishes in Florida. Rev. Connolly died on July 6, 1978 in the Hospital at Lake Wales, Florida.

Rev. Louis Constant Connoir was born on August 10, 1885 at Treize-Septiers, Vendee, France to Jean Caunois and Rosalie Vinet. He attended the Grand Seminary in Montreal and the Seminary of Mary Immaculate in Edmonton between 1918-1920 where he obtained his theological training. He was ordained on December 21, 1920 at the Seminary Chapelby Archbishop Henry Joseph O’Leary for ministry in the Archdiocese of Edmonton.

During his ministry he served as a missionary for Elk Point (1921-1922), Pastor in Bonnyville (1922-1923), Pastor at Fort Kent and Missions (1923-1951), and Chaplain for the Sisters of St. Anne in Victoria BC. Rev. Connoir also taught at the Jesuit College in Edmonton for a six month semester in 1921.

Rev. Connoir retired in 1965 and died on February 4, 1970 in Bonnyville. He was buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery of Fort Kent on February 7, 1970.

The Congregation of St. Basil, also known as the Basilian Fathers, is a vibrant community of priests, students for the priesthood, and lay associates. We are an apostolic community whose members profess simple vows.

Amid the turmoil and persecution of the Catholic Church during the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, a clandestine school was established by Joseph Lapierre in Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun in the department of Ardèche, in the south-central part of France. Following several years of operation, the congregation was founded in 1822 by a group of ten priests in order to ensure the continuation of the schools operating in and around Annonay, a town of about 5,000 at the time. The schools became known for their range of teaching including humanities, rhetoric, philosophy, mathematics, physics and chemistry. The members of the new group devoted themselves to Christian education, preaching, and life in community. On November 21, 1822, during the feast of the Presentation of Our Lady, the ten founders chose Joseph Lapierre as the first Superior General and St. Basil as the patron for the order.

The Basilian Fathers arrived in Edmonton at the request of Archbishop O'Leary and took over responsiblity for education at St. Joseph's College at the University of Alberta. For more information please visit http://www.basilian.org/ and http://www.stjosephs.ualberta.ca/.

The Congregation of Sisters of the Merciful Jesus was founded in 1947 by Fr. Michael Sopocko as the answer for the apparition of Jesus Christ, who ordered St. Faustina among other things, to found the new religious community. The Sisters first established themselves in 1996 in Edmonton and were closely associated with the Madonna House Apostolate. In 1999 they moved to Hobbema to assist in pastoral ministry at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Parish.

The Congrégation de Notre-Dame is a Catholic community of women religious of apostolic faith founded in the 17th century by Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, first educator of Montreal and a pioneer of New France. First established in Montreal in 1659 the Congregation of Notre Dame opened schools and teaching missions across Canada. By the mid 19th century the sisters have moved west into Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon. At the request of Archbishop Jordan the sisters first came to Alberta in the 1973 and have engaged in education and pastoral ministry for the past forty years. Today 4 sisters and 19 associates from the Visitation Province (the English Province of the Congregation de Notre-Dame) work in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. For more information visit http://cndvisitation.ca/wordpress/

The Commission for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations was established by Archbishop Anthony Jordan in 1966. Compelled by the desire of Jesus Christ that all may be one and encouraged by the sprite of Vatican II, the Commission for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations worked to promoted reconciliation and unity among Christian churches and to create better understanding with other religions through prayer, study, dialogue, and communal activities. The Ukrainian Catholic Church joined the Commission in 1989 and as such members of the commission became responsible to both bishops.

In 1990, for the first time, a part-time employee was hired to oversee the work of the Commission. For the next thirteen years the Commission would organize, host and participate in numerous faith based events in the Archdiocese of Edmonton seeking to fulfill its goal of increasing unity among Christians. In 2003, with the reorganization of the offices of the Archdiocese, the commission was ended. Responsibility for Ecumenical and Interfaith initiatives was transferred to the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.

Rev. Walter Comier was born on November 1, 1865 in Quebec to Olivier Comier and Eulalie Manseau. He entered the Oblates of Mary Immaculate at Lachine and made his profession of faith on September 8, 1890 in Ottawa. He attended the Major Seminary in Nicolet where he received his theological training and was ordained by Archbishop Thomas Duhamel in Ottawa on May 23, 1891.

From 1891-1896 Rev. Comire worked at the Dunbow Indian School, Pincher Crrek, Fort MacLod, Calgary and other associated missions. In 1896 he was tranfererd to Onion Lake where he served until 1900. served at St. Alphones parish (1941-1943), Good Fish Lake (1901-1926), Winterburn (now Enoch) and Hinton (1929-1935), and Wabamum, Rivier-Qui-Barre, Grandin, Beaver Lake, St. Alfred and Ashmount (1929-1939).

Archbishop Collins was born January 16, 1947, in Guelph, Ontario. He received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Jerome's College, University of Waterloo in 1968. In 1976, he received a Bachelor of Theology from St. Peter's Seminary and a Master of Arts from the University of Western Ontario. Shortly after on May 5, 1973 he was ordained to the Priesthood at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Hamilton, Ontario, by Most Reverend Paul Reding.

After serving at a parish in Hamilton for two years, and also as High School chaplain, he studied Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, where he received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture in 1978. In the same year he began teaching scripture at St. Peter's Seminary, in London, Ontario, where he was also a spiritual director. Archbishop Collins also served as Rector of St. Peter's Seminary from 1995-1997.

In 1986, he completed a Doctorate in Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, with a dissertation on the book of Revelation.

On Mary 25, 1997 he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of St. Paul, Alberta, and was ordained to the Episcopate at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Hamilton, Ontario, by Most Reverend Anthony Tonnos. He was installed as Bishop of the Diocese of St. Paul on June 30, 1997. Two years later on February 18, 1999, he was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Edmonton, and succeeded Archbishop Joseph MacNeil of Edmonton on June 7, 1999. His installation took place on September 13, 1999. Between March 26, 2001 and November 9, 2001 he served as Apostolic Administrator of Saint Paul, Alberta.

During his time as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Edmonton, Archbishop Collins served on numerous councils, committees, and commissions including the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (1999-2007) and was chairman of the following: National Theology Commission (1999-2001) and National Commission of Christian Unity (2001-2003). He was a member of the Organizing Committee of Worth Youth Day in Toronto (2002), and was elected by the Canadian Bishops as a delegate to the Synod on the Eucharist in 2005. Archbishop Collins also served on the Newman Theological College Board of Governors (1999-2007), the St. Joseph’s College Board of Governors, University of Alberta (1999-2007), the Board of Directors, Caritas Health Group (1999-2007), and as Member of Board of Directors, Alberta Catholic Health Corporation (1997-2007).

After a decade serving the Roman Catholic Community in Alberta, Archbishop Collins was appointed to the Archdiocese of Toronto, and installed as Archbishop on January 30, 2007. On February 18, 2012 he was elevated to the College of Cardinals.

For additional information please visit the following websites: http://www.archtoronto.org/about_us/archbishop_collins.html and http://www.caedm.ca/AboutUs/OurBishops/ThomasCardinalCollins.aspx.

Rev. Robert Colburn was born on December 26, 1951. In 1993 he came to minister in the Archdiocese of Edmonton on-loan from the Archdiocese of Toronto. During his time in the Archdiocese he served in Hinton (1993-1998) and St. Theresa's Parish in Edmonton (1998-2001).

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The Catholic roots in the Stettler area began in 1906 with the arrival of French missionaries who cared for many of the French settlers. Irish Priests also came to take care of our settlers' faith needs.

Before any church was built, religious service took place generally at the home of a Mr. Sewerd. Construction of the first church began in March 1907 under the direction of Fr. Pierre Bazin, P.S.M. It was a very small building measuring 16’ x 14’. It was not blessed and was later sold so that the money could be used for a for a second and larger church.

In the spring of 1909, a new church was built, 28’ x 40’, with a sanctuary measuring 14’ x 14’. This construction was built under the care of Fr. Jean Joseph Bazin, who resided in Stettler, and served or visited numerous other places.

Bishop Emile Legal, OMI, blessed the church on April 17, 1910 and dedicated it to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

In November 1945, lots 37 and 38 in Block 36 were purchased by Rev. Ernest Battle for a new church property and lots 11-14 inclusive were sold.

On April 2, 1946, Mrs. Frances Ida Cary took possession of the lots and rectory she had purchased from the Stettler parish.

In August 1947 construction of a new Parish Hall was begun on the south-west corner of the new church site. It measured 32’ x 60’ with a full concrete basement which was to serve as a church until the new one would be built.

In May 1948, Archbishop J.H. MacDonald granted the permission to proceed with the construction of the new church. Rev. Ernest Battle requested that the church be dedicated to Christ the King; Archbishop MacDonald granted the request on Oct. 5, 1950. On November 22, 1950, the church was blessed by Monsignor W.B. Carleton, V.G.

Stettler Catholic parish has no cemetery. Stettler funerals take place in the Lakeview Cemetery owned and operated by the Town of Stettler. Other funerals outside the town but within the Parish limits usually inter the dead at the municipal district cemetery of the district in which they resided.

Established in 1943, the Christian Health Association of Alberta (CHAA) is a provincial not-for-profit health organization. Its members include Christian/Voluntary health facilities, Owners of health facilities, groups and individuals. The CHAA membership is committed to providing health services, which emphasize the Christian values of holistic and ethical care, compassion and justice as well as, the five values enshrined in the Canada Health Act.

The primary goals of the CHAA is to serve as the vehicle for a strong and united voice for the Christian/Voluntary health sector that effectively represents the service interests of its members; provide to members selected services including education, communication, advocacy, issue identification and analysis; create and maintain networks which enhance member's ability to live out the Christian health ministry; advocate for the voiceless and marginated to ensure an appropriate standard of holistic care for all; be proactive in advocating for public health policy, which reflects the vision, vales and ethics of the Catholic/Christian health ministry; and to advocate as "one voice" for institutional members to enable the organization to live out fully the Christian mission of health and healing.

For more information http://www.chaaa.ab.ca/about/index.html

Throughout its history the CHAA has had several administrative, structural and political changes resulting in several name changes. Between 1921 and 1943 they were known as the Western Canadian Catholic Hospital Conference. In 1943 this organization was re-named the Catholic Hospital Conference of Alberta. In 1987 the name was changed to the Catholic Health Association of Alberta. In 1995 the name was changed to the Catholic Health Association of Alberta and Affiliates and in 2003 the name was changed to the Christian Health Association of Alberta.

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Rev. Charles Chalifoux was born on May 16, 1897 in Websterville, Vermont. He was ordained on October 28, 1923.

He served a the following parishes Wainwright (1933) and St. Vincent and Missions (1933-1964).

Rev. Chalifoux died on April 18, 1970 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Edmonton

The first Canadian unit of the Catholic Women's League was formed in Edmonton in 1912 by Katherine Hughes. CWL was organized nationally in 1920, and in 1921 became part of the International Union of Catholic Women's Leagues (now the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations). In 1948 the Alberta Provincial Council was formed to unite the four diocesan organizations of the province. It became the Alberta Mackenzie Council in 1976 when the Diocese of Mackenzie in the Northwest Territories was included. The Provincial Council consists of a Director (an appointed priest), the Executive, and the Conveners of provincial committees. The five diocesan councils and the parish councils are structured similarly. The objects of the organization are to encourage the spiritual development of its members, promote the teachings of the Catholic Church, and enhance the role of women in church and society. In recent years it has been involved with the rehabilitation of criminals, child welfare, Girl Guides, family counselling and the care of the mentally handicapped. For further information see 50th Anniversary, 1948-1998 : A History of the Alberta-Mackenzie Provincial Council of the Catholic Women's League of Canada / researched and written by Sheila Ross. -- Edmonton : Liberty Printers, 1998; and Sheila Ross's article, "For God and Canada: The Early Years of the Catholic Women's League in Alberta", in Canadian Catholic Historical Association, Historical Studies, vol. 62, 1996, p. 89-108.

In 1961, the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton recognized several needs in the community that were not being met by existing resources. With the exceptional skills, passion and leadership of then "Father" Bill Irwin, Catholic Social Services commenced operation providing services to people of ALL faiths and cultures.Fr. Bill was 33 years of age when he was asked to lead what would become Catholic Social Services. On August 5, 1961, “Catholic Charities, the Archdiocese of Edmonton”, located at 212 Rene LeMarchand Mansion, opened. In its early days the Agency was mainly a professional family counselling service, but it was also a coordinating body for existing social services under Catholic auspices. The Agency started with Fr. Bill and two trained social workers, Sister Lydia Tyszko and Rosemary Holmes.