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Feb11 2/11/2012
CWL Centennial Gala


Feb11 2/11/2012
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Feb12 2/12/2012
Taize Prayer


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Edmonton Archdiocese eager to celebrate centennial

February 13, 2012
RAMON GONZALEZ
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

In late 1912, the Vatican divided the vast Diocese of St. Albert and created the Archdiocese of Edmonton and the Diocese of Calgary in its place.

The decree, issued by Pope St. Pius X, mandated that the headquarters of these newly created dioceses were moved to Edmonton and Calgary respectively.


St. Paul bishop bound for Quebec

February 13, 2012
CHRIS MILLER
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

Bishop Luc Bouchard gave new life to the Diocese of St. Paul, calling his decade of service there as a time of grace, challenges and of making lifelong friends.

The announcement Feb. 2 that Pope Benedict has appointed him bishop of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, came as a surprise even to him.


Only Jesus can calm the seas

Fr. Bill Casey

February 13, 2012
CHRIS MILLER
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

The strength of a man's faith impacts his family and his community. Yet there is a great spiritual battle in our times, and many fathers and sons are losing sight of what it means to be men of God.

Making matters worse is that many priests do not preach a clear, truthful message. Too many clergy are preaching lukewarm, watered-down, dumbed-down homilies or, what Father Bill Casey referred to as "Catholic lite."


Strother leads way in Calgary Catholic

Gary Strother

February 13, 2012
RAMON GONZALEZ
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

CALGARY – Gary Strother is the new chief superintendent and CEO of Calgary Catholic Schools. He replaces Lucy Miller, who resigned to become president and CEO of Calgary's United Way.

As chief superintendent, Strother will be responsible for 106 schools, more than 47,000 students and a staff of about 5,000.


Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

February 13, 2012
GLEN ARGAN
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

Humility is essential to the Christian life. That message is said in various ways and various places throughout the New Testament.

One of my favourite references is in 2 Corinthians where St. Paul says he will boast only of his weakness. The Lord says to him, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness" (12.9).


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