Metropolitan see Grouard, Canada
Archdiocese of Grouard–McLennan
Gruarden(sis)-McLennanpolitan(us)
Latin Church
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.
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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.
- St. Francois XavierEagleshamView parish
- St. GuyGuyMass times recorded
- St. Henry’sFort VermillionMass times recorded
- St. IsidoreSaint IsidoreMass times recorded
- St. James the MajorManningView parish
- St. James the MajorSmithView parish
- St. Jean-BaptisteGarden RiverMass times recorded
- St. John BoscoGift LakeView parish
- St. JosephGrande PrairieMass times recorded
- St. JosephJohn D’Or PrairieView parish
- St. JosephSpirit RiverMass times recorded
- St. Kateri/St. MichaelTallcree North/Tallcree SouthMass times recorded
- St. Léon le GrandCalling LakeView parish
- St. MartinWabasca/DesmaraisMass times recorded
- St. Mary’sBeaverlodgeMass times recorded
- St. PatrickRio GrandeView parish
- St. PatrickWanhamView parish
- St. PaulHigh PrairieView parish
- St. Peter and PaulRainbow LakeMass times recorded
- St. Peter and St. PaulRycroftView parish
- St. Peter CanisiusHawk HillsView parish
- St. Peter CelestianSlave LakeView parish
- St. RitaValleyviewView parish
- St. Rose of LimaDriftpileMass times recorded
- St. Theresa of the Child JesusWhitelawView parish
- St. Thomas MoreFairviewView parish
- Ste. AnneFalherMass times recorded
- Ste. AnneJoussardMass times recorded
- Virgin of the PoorMeander RiverView parish
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Archdiocese of Grouard–McLennan hosts Cursillo mini-retreat
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