By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning…
(Updated April 25, 2025) Message from Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen about death of Pope Francis: LINK Message from CCCB President Bishop William McGrattan: English / French Message from Regina Archbishop Donald Bolen about Pope Francis:…
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88 gave new energy to millions of Catholics — and caused concern for some —…
“Sisters and Brothers of our one God – let us be amazed at the unique journey Jesus Christ takes. He demonstrates the greatest love the world has known, as during Holy Week and the Easter…
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News A federal election campaign is underway in Canada, coinciding with a busy Lenten-Easter season for parishes, pastors and the Catholic faithful. However, Bishop Mark Hagemoen took time in…
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News Once again, representatives from across the diocese of Saskatoon — clergy, consecrated religious, and laity — joined Bishop Mark Hagemoen during Holy Week for the annual Chrism Mass,…
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News This year more “spiritual athletes” than ever rose to the challenge of the Lenten 40 relay run on a sunny Saturday before Holy Week, with 110 participants in…
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News The Good Friday “Way of the Cross” outdoor prayer walk will again be held in downtown Saskatoon, with pilgrims following the cross, praying and singing through city streets…
Retired bishop of Prince Albert also served in Africa (Updated April 25) An anticipatory funeral for Bishop Thévenot will be held in the Notre Dame de la Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset, Manitoba on Tuesday,…
“We are called not just to protect our own interests, but to serve the common good in the name of charitable love.” Matthew Marquardt is executive director of Catholic Conscience, a non-partisan civic engagement group to…