Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton facts for kids
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is a special area for the Roman Catholic faith in Alberta, Canada. It's like a big church district that helps guide many Catholic communities. This archdiocese was officially started in 1912.
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What is the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton?
An archdiocese is a very large area managed by the Catholic Church. It's bigger than a regular diocese and usually includes several dioceses that work with it. The main church for the Archdiocese of Edmonton is called St. Joseph's Basilica, and it's located in the city of Edmonton.
Where is it Located?
The Archdiocese of Edmonton covers a large part of Alberta. This includes the central areas of the province, the Edmonton Capital Region (which is the area around Edmonton), and the middle and upper parts of the beautiful Alberta's Rockies region. Within this large area, there are 129 different parishes. A parish is a local church community, usually with its own church building and a priest.
Working Together: Dioceses and the Archbishop
The Archdiocese of Edmonton isn't alone. It has two other dioceses that work closely with it. These are called suffragan dioceses. Think of them as partner church districts that are part of the larger group led by the archdiocese. Both of these partner dioceses are also in Alberta:
The leader of an archdiocese is called an archbishop. The current archbishop for Edmonton is Richard William Smith. He has been leading the archdiocese since 2008. The archbishop helps guide the Catholic communities, supports the priests, and works with the other dioceses in the region.
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Sacred Heart Church, Edmonton
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Saint Pius X Church, Edmonton
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In Spanish: Arquidiócesis de Edmonton para niños
