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Metropolitan see Grouard, Canada

Archdiocese of Grouard–McLennan

Gruarden(sis)-McLennanpolitan(us)

The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan is a metropolitan see covering northwestern Alberta, founded in 1862 as the Apostolic Vicariate of Athabaska-Mackenzie and elevated to an archdiocese in 1967. Its suffragans are Mackenzie-Fort Smith and Whitehorse, and Archbishop Charles Duval took office in September 2025.

On the map

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Grouard, Canada, drawn to the town rather than to the door: the register holds no verified address for its cathedral.

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Established
1862
Catholics
59,927
Priests
30
Territory
223,596 km²

Parishes and churches

59 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Archbishop
Charles Duval
Born
12 April 1964
Birthplace
Gatineau
Institute
CONGREGAZIONE DEL SANTISSIMO REDENTORE (REDENTORISTI O LIGUORINI)

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The cathedral

Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, McLennan stands in Grouard, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.

History

A Latin archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Canada, Grouard-McLennan (Latin: Archidioecesis Gruardensis-McLennanpolitana) is the metropolitan see of an ecclesiastical province for the Roman Catholic Church in northwestern Canada. Charles Duval serves as archbishop, and in that role he is also pastor of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the archdiocese's mother church and episcopal see.

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  • Bishop Pierre Goudreault presents President's Annual Report to Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

    Bishop Pierre Goudreault presented the President’s Annual Report to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops during the opening of their annual Plenary Assembly in Montreal on Sept. 21, 2026. The report reviewed the activities and achievements of the conference since the 2025 meeting. Key developments highlighted in the report include the transfer of 62 cultural artifacts from the Vatican Museums to the National Indigenous Organizations and the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation. This gift from Pope Leo XIV is part of efforts toward healing and reconciliation between the Catholic Church and Indigenous Peoples. Other highlighted achievements include the continued implementation of synodality in Canada, the creation of a national Service for Migrant and Refugee Ministry, and efforts to increase engagement with the federal government. During the assembly, the bishops also approved a letter to Pope Leo XIV. Signed by Bishop Goudreault on behalf of the attending bishops, the letter asks for the Pope's prayers as the conference discerns its pastoral priorities for the upcoming year.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Bishops · 4 sources

  • Catholics in Canada to hold Collection for the Needs of the Church

    Catholics in Canada are invited to participate in the annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada on September 26 and 27, 2026. The collection supports the work of dioceses and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. According to the Diocese of Québec and the Diocese of Grouard–McLennan, these donations fund evangelization, catechesis for children and youth, and efforts to help families pass on the faith. Funds also assist with welcoming migrants and refugees, supporting vulnerable or suffering individuals, and promoting human dignity. Donors can contribute through their parishes or online via the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops website.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Dioceses · 2 sources

  • Archbishop Charles Duval attends CCCB Plenary Assembly

    Archbishop Charles Duval is attending the annual Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in Montreal, Quebec, from September 21 to 25, 2026. The assembly brings together bishops from the Latin and Eastern Catholic Rites across Canada for prayer, pastoral reflection, and decision-making. Participants discuss the Church's mission in Canada and address common pastoral concerns at both national and international levels. During the meeting, bishops receive reports from various commissions and committees to identify opportunities for collaboration throughout the country.

    Sep 18, 2026 · Bishops

  • CWL presents Women, Wine & the Word

    CWL will host an evening titled Women, Wine & the Word: Belonging on Friday, September 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie. The event offers community connection and reflection, with tickets still available.

    Sep 17, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Archdiocese of Grouard–McLennan hosts Cursillo mini-retreat

    Sep 17, 2026 · Catholic Life

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