Youth Ministry - Archdiocese of Keewatin - Le Pas

10/28/2026

Today, we celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, who faithfully followed Christ and courageously proclaimed the Good News.

Their witness reminds us to remain steadfast in faith, united in hope, and committed to sharing the love of Christ with the world.

As we honour these holy apostles, may their example inspire us to be faithful disciples and confident witnesses to the Gospel in our families, parishes, and communities. Forming confident witnesses to the Gospel is one of the Archdiocese of Edmonton’s pastoral priorities, calling us to deepen our faith and share Christ’s love with courage and joy.

Saints Simon and Jude, pray for us!

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

“The Rosary is my favorite prayer.” – St. Pope John Paul II

10/21/2026

Today is a milestone anniversary for two priests in our diocese: Blessings and congratulations to Fr. Bill Stang, OMI, who is celebrating the 60th anniversary of his ordination on Oct. 20, 1966, and to Fr. Michael Magaji, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination on Oct. 20, 2001. We thank God for their vocation, their faithfulness, their witness, and their service among us!
Fr. Stang of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada is retired in Saskatoon, and Fr. Magaji is serving as parochial vicar (associate pastor) at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

10/17/2026

Today, we celebrate the feast of the early Church Father, bishop, and martyr Saint Ignatius of Antioch, whose writings attest to the sacramental and hierarchical nature of the Church from its earliest days.

In a 2007 general audience on St. Ignatius of Antioch, Pope Benedict XVI observed that “no Church Father has expressed the longing for union with Christ and for life in him with the intensity of Ignatius.” In his letters, the Pope said, “one feels the freshness of the faith of the generation which had still known the Apostles. In these letters, the ardent love of a saint can also be felt.”

St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!

10/16/2026

Today, the Church celebrated the feast of the very first Canadian-born saint, Saint-Marguerite d'Youville!

Marguerite founded the Grey Nuns, who have left an indelible mark in our archdiocese through their many years of tireless and passionate work. Pope John XXIII beatified Marguerite on May 3, 1959 and called her "Mother of Universal Charity" - a well-merited title for one who continues to this day to reach out to all with love and compassion.

Marguerite d'Youville can sympathize with the unfortunate and painful situation of so many orphans, with adolescents worried about the future, with disillusioned girls who live without hope, with married women suffering from unrequited love and with single parents. But most especially, Marguerite is a kindred spirit with all who have given their lives to helping others.

The power of Marguerite's intercession before God was clearly evidenced when a young woman stricken with acute myelobastic leukemia in 1978 was miraculously cured. This great favor opened for Marguerite the door to the official proclamation of sainthood.

St. Marguerite d'Youville, pray for us!

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

Today, Pope Leo XIV will undergo minor surgery. Let us entrust him to the loving protection of Our Lady of Fatima, asking her to cover him with her mantle during this procedure. May the Lord grant him a successful surgery, a swift recovery, and renewed strength as he continues to lead the Church with wisdom, faith and grace.

Pray one Hail Mary for Pope Leo XIV and leave a 💙 in the comments. Together, let us send our prayers from Winnipeg to Rome.