Parish News
2025 Annual appeal
Thank you to all the parishioners who have so generously donated towards our Parish Appeal.
Our goal is $203,238.00, and to date we have received $35,211.00, which is 17% of our goal.
We appreciate any amount that you can donate to reach our goal.
Your generous support is essential to us as we continue our mission of worship, witness and service to the people of Edmonton and beyond.
Thank you to all, and may God bless you.
Sunday Missals
Starting November 15th, Sunday Missals will be available for purchase after all Masses. Each Missal is $7.00. Stop by and take one home to enrich your weekly worship!
Book of Remembrance
November is the month when we remember and pray for our departed loved ones.
If you would like to include someone in our Book of Remembrance, please send their name(s) to SJB.memorialbook@caedm.ca
Names will continue to be added and updated throughout the month of November, and the online Book of Remembrance can be viewed on our parish website here.
A paper copy of the book is also available in the church for those who prefer to write names by hand or who do not wish to have them posted online.
CWL Membership Drive & Catholic girls League
Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in O’Leary Hall for the CWL Membership Drive and an information session on the new Catholic Girls League (CGL) after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses.
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada invites women 16 and older to become part of a vibrant community of faith, service, and fellowship. Our members share the love of God through parish and community involvement, and monthly meetings are always optional—join in at your own pace!
Enjoy refreshments, displays, goodies, and door prizes while connecting with other women in the parish.
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St. Joseph’s Basilica CWL is excited to also be launching the Catholic Girls League (CGL) for girls ages 10–15. The CGL helps young girls grow in faith and develop moral, spiritual, and social skills that empower them to make a difference in their communities.
Parents and girls are invited to a short info session about the CGL after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass.
For more information about the CGL:
Email: fmtlucas@gmail.com (subject line: CGL)
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.
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.
