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A burden or a gift?
In this week's discussion with Archbishop Smith we get into the why's, the objections, and the beauty of celibacy in priesthood. We talk about problems perceived with having mandatory celibacy in the Latin Rite Catholic priesthood, and His Grace speaks to why he believes in it's immense spiritual value.

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

Produced by Matthew Bodnarek

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A follower of Jesus is always in the process of accepting death. Whether that be a spiritual death to self, or acceptance of our mortality, when ever we look at the cross we are reminded of our ultimate destination. This week, for November (the month of the dead), we get into the many questions surrounding death, the decrease in funeral traditions, and the Catholic view of cremation.

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

Produced by Matthew Bodnarek

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"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." This week we que up Halloween with a discussion on battling spiritual warfare, how to approach the secular culture that's been built up around Halloween, and whether our Archdiocese has an exorcist or not.

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Part 1 with Exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feifSF7Ivxw 
Part 2 with Exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b65maySJEmc 
 

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

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Still confused about what the synod was all about? Who responded? Will anything come of it?  This week Archbishop Richard Smith is joined by Dr. Eugenia Pagnotta-Kowalczyk, who was responsible for coordinating our local contribution to the global "Synod on Synodality". We examine the main takeaways from the Synthesis Report that Dr. Eugenia wrote, drawing from all the listening sessions and survey submissions.

Almost 350 Synod  Listening Sessions were hosted within the Archdiocese of Edmonton, which collected 4000 individual responses to the questions that the Holy Father has to the Church. Those 4000 responses were then distilled into a 10-page Synthesis Report that was prepared by Dr. Eugenia Pagnotta-Kowalczyk.  In correspondence with the Archdiocesan Synthesis report, the Archdiocese also hosted a Post Listening Session Discernment meeting with 83 Synod coordinators and leaders from throughout the Archdiocese of Edmonton to review and discuss the data that they received from the thousands of people who participated in the Synod listening sessions. Based on the Archdiocesan Synthesis Report and the presentations made by the local Synod leaders, six initial recommendations have been made for how the Archdiocese can act on the information received from the Synod Listening sessions.

Read the full synthesis report here: www.caedm.ca/synod

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

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Catholic Education, relations with the Eastern Orthodox, the apparent lack of a Youth Coordinator at the Archdiocese, and more where all asked during our Q&A with Archbishop Richard Smith. The first LIVE recording event started off with His Grace giving the Catholic young adults 3 points of wisdom, and then the question and answer period really tide things together in what turned into an exciting conversation.

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

Produced by Matthew Bodnarek

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LIVE Recording Event! October 5th (7pm) at Newman Theological College:
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"People are entrusting their wounds to you." That's how Fr. Philip Creurer describes his work in the tribunal, where they investigate whether or not a marriage was valid to begin with. This episode we get into specific questions around annulment, the process, and what about those very difficult cases? It makes for an enlightening second episode in our two part series.

For more information on the Edmonton Tribunal see the link below:
https://edmontontribunal.ca/

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

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Is divorce a legitimate option for Catholics? In the first part of a two part series, Archbishop Smith, with our Judicial Vicar Fr. Philip Creurer, tackle the intense subjects of marriage, the declaration of nullity, and divorce. Who defines marriage? What makes a marriage valid or invalid? What is an annulment? Listen for the answers!

For more information on the Edmonton Tribunal see the link below:
https://edmontontribunal.ca/

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

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"I will not treat the gifts of God as pointless".

Sunday as a day of rest is no longer culturally normative, and we often treat it as a second Saturday. As Catholics, what does it mean to actually rest on the Lord's Day? Do sports count as work? What if I own a business? This week we talk about whether we need to change our behavior to better witness to how we live out our Sundays as Christians.

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

Produced by Matthew Bodnarek

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How much of your income should go to the Church? It's a fairly personal and direct question, and the answer may differ depending on the tradition you come from. This week we ask Archbishop Smith what Catholic's are obligated to to give, and why?

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

Produced by Matthew Bodnarek

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where our goal is to strengthen the relationship between the hierarchy and the faithful through informal conversations about our Catholic faith. Featuring Archbishop Richard Smith (Archdiocese of Edmonton, AB) and our host Jenny Connelly. Produced by Matthew Bodnarek and Jenny Connelly.

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Who are the voices that shape and inform your Catholic faith? Mostly contemporary speakers/celebrities, or traditional voices from the past? This week we react to the buzz around celebrity conversions, like Shia LaBeouf recently, and how much weight to give the countless voices available to us throughout the internet and Church history.

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful by discussing the beauty, truth, and challenges of our Catholic faith. The podcast features our host Jenny Connelly, as well as Archbishop Richard Smith, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Alberta.

Produced by Matthew Bodnarek

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where our goal is to strengthen the relationship between the hierarchy and the faithful through informal conversations about our Catholic faith. Featuring Archbishop Richard Smith (Archdiocese of Edmonton, AB) and our host Jenny Connelly. Produced by Matthew Bodnarek and Jenny Connelly.

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