Parish News
Canada Day Schedule - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
In celebration of Canada Day, there will be one Mass at 10:00 am. There will be no confessions, and the church will be open from 9:00 am until shortly after the mass.
The Parish Office will be closed for the day.
Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday!
Summer Bulletin Schedule
With the arrival of summer, the bulletin will move to an every-other-week schedule. Our next issue will be available on July 12, 2026.
In the meantime, please visit the website for updates, announcements, and other important information.
Celebrating Fr. Joseph Vadassery’s Ministry
Please join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude and bidding a fond farewell to Fr. Joseph as he concludes his ministry at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica on July 15, 2026.
We are deeply grateful for his years of spiritual leadership and dedicated service to our parish community.
To celebrate his many contributions and thank him for all he has shared with us, we invite you to join us for cake and refreshments following the 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Masses on July 5, 2026, in O’Leary Hall.
Come and share your favourite memories, offer your thanks, and wish Fr. Joseph God's blessings as he begins this new chapter in his priestly ministry.
Donation Envelopes
Our envelope supplier has advised us that a printing error affected the mailing of the third-quarter donation envelopes. Corrected envelopes have been reprinted and mailed.
Some parishioners may receive their envelopes later than usual, while others may receive two sets. If you receive two sets, please discard the set with only three characters in the postal code and use the set with the correct postal code.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Archbishop Hero Receives the Pallium
Archbishop Steven Hero is in Rome, where he will receive the pallium from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. We invite you to keep Archbishop Hero in your prayers as he marks this important milestone in his ministry and in the life of our Archdiocese.
The pallium is a white woolen band worn over the shoulders by metropolitan archbishops as a sign of their pastoral office, their responsibility to shepherd the faithful entrusted to their care, and their communion with the Holy Father. Woven from the wool of lambs
blessed on the Feast of Saint Agnes, it beautifully recalls Christ the Good Shepherd, who lovingly carries His sheep.
As Archbishop Hero receives this ancient symbol of his ministry, may the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen and guide him in his service to the people of God throughout the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults learn about and experience the Christian life within the Roman Catholic tradition. Through prayer, study, and community, participants prepare to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
Faith is a journey, and each person's path is unique. We strive to support individuals wherever they are in that journey as they grow in their relationship with Christ and His Church.
Classes are held Wednesday evenings beginning September 23. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, completing your Sacraments of Initiation, or simply learning more about the Catholic faith, please contact Deacon Chris at 780-717-5012 or email him at Christopher.Ashdown@caedm.ca.
RCIA Sponsors Needed
We are also seeking practicing Catholics to serve as RCIA sponsors. Sponsors accompany participants on their journey of faith by offering encouragement, prayer, and the witness of Christian discipleship. To serve as a sponsor, you must be at least 16 years of age, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and be a practicing Catholic.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, please contact Deacon Chris at Christopher.Ashdown@caedm.ca or call 780-717-5012.
Pilgrimage to Denmark,
Norway, and Sweden
Experience the beauty and rich Christian heritage of Scandinavia with Father Joseph Vadassery on a pilgrimage to Scandinavia, April 3–15, 2027.
For more information, please contact Maria Drueco at Mariantha Tours at (780) 707-1683, or by email at info@marianathatours.org.
The tour brochure is available here.
Gianna Centre Thursday Markets
The Gianna Centre's weekly Thursday Markets return on June 18 and will continue through September from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Come and enjoy homemade goods, live music, and delicious lunches from around the world while supporting the Gianna Centre's mission and programs.
The Gianna Centre is located at 9040 95 Avenue, Edmonton, AB.
Everyone is welcome!
Tyndall Stone Bookends
We still have Tyndall Stone Bookends available for purchase!
$200 per stone • history book included
$150 charitable tax receipt at year end
Bookends are available after Mass (see Father Joseph) or through the parish office, with all proceeds supporting the ongoing mission of St. Joseph’s.
NEW - Tip Tap Pay
St Joseph’s Basilica has partnered with Tip Tap Pay in order for you to help support your parish with a simple tap. Just tap on the TipTap device at the entrance to the church to give to this parish. That’s it!
For an end-of-year tax receipt for your TipTap gifts, first scan the QR Code on the sign with your smart phone and register your payment card. Once registered, you will receive an end-of-year tax receipt for all of your TipTap gifts made with that card.
Please note that donations made prior to registering are not eligible for a tax receipt. 
A tax receipt can only be issued if you
register your card or device. If you’re using Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or a wearable device, please note that these methods generate a different set of last 4 digits than your physical card. You will need to use those unique last 4 digits when registering each device separately.
NOTE RE TIPTAP PAY DEVICE:
PLEASE only register each credit card ONE TIME. You only need to tap the QR code and register your card/wearable device/phone one time. Every time you use that card the transaction will be recorded. You will receive a tax receipt at year end for your total donations. DO NOT register the same card twice.
A lengthier explanation is available beside the TipTap device, or click here to open it.
Questions may be directed to Bernie.Fitzsimmons@caedm.ca or 780-488-7295 ext. 6.
Thank you for your kind heart and for supporting our church!
FORMED Subscription
Discover FORMED — a gift from St. Joseph’s Basilica to you!
St. Joseph’s Basilica now offers all parishioners free access to FORMED, an inspiring online platform filled with Catholic movies, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. Think of it as “Netflix for Catholics” — faith-filled entertainment and learning at your fingertips.
Getting started is easy:
- Visit formed.org
- Click “Sign Up” → “Sign up as a parishioner”
- Enter our postal code T5K 1N8 (with a space), then select St. Joseph’s Basilica
- Enter your name and email — and you’re in!
Enjoy unlimited access to a world of Catholic content, anytime, anywhere.
Help Us Keep the Basilica Beautiful
We are blessed to worship in a beautiful, sacred space—but it only stays that way if we treat it with respect. A few important reminders:
• No food or drink in the Cathedral (water for medical reasons is okay).
• Gum has no place in the liturgy, discard it before entering the church.
• Silence your phones, and avoid unnecessary conversations once inside.
• Please don’t leave bulletins, tissues, or trash in the pews.
• Treat the sanctuary as holy ground. We’re not just visitors—we’re in the presence of the Lord.
Thank you for helping preserve the dignity of our Cathedral!
Our heartfelt thanks to parishioners and friends who continue to support the parish. Your support is essential to us as we continue our mission.
To make an e-transfer email SJB.etransfer@caedm.ca or click the button below to donate.
