+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.

As I write this, the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France is a smoldering ruin, gutted by fire. What was once a glorious masterpiece of Gothic architecture is now a darkened shell of its former self.

Upcoming Events (See Calendar)

Palm Sunday March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, when crowds welcomed him with palm branches and shouts of praise, marking the beginning of Holy Week in the Catholic Church. During the liturgy, palms are blessed and distributed, symbolizing both victory and the coming sacrifice of Christ. The day’s proclamation of the Passion narrative invites the…

Confirmations, Assumption Parish, Hay River April 19, 2026 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm The Sacrament of Confirmation holds great significance in the Roman Catholic Church as it completes and strengthens the grace of Baptism, sealing the faithful with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through the anointing with Sacred Chrism and the laying on of hands by the bishop or his delegate, the confirmand is more deeply…

CWL Diocesan Convention May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 Co-Cathedral of St. Patrick, 5206 52 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1T9, Canada Catholic Women’s League of Canada diocesan conventions are an important moment of gathering, discernment, and renewal for members across a diocese. They serve both a spiritual and practical purpose, grounding the League’s work in faith while strengthening its mission and organization.

Confirmations at St. Patricks YK May 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm The Sacrament of Confirmation holds great significance in the Roman Catholic Church as it completes and strengthens the grace of Baptism, sealing the faithful with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through the anointing with Sacred Chrism and the laying on of hands by the bishop or his delegate, the confirmand is more deeply…