Calgary Bishop Fred Henry retires wegen illness
Most Rev. Fred Henry, 73, the Calgary Diocese Ordinary, retires due to incurable arthritis and autoimmune disease. He cites reduced mobility and health limits, saying a younger leader is needed as the diocese expands. Pope Francis appoints Most Rev. William Terrence McGrattan, 60, to succeed. installation set for Feb. 27 in Calgary.
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Assault victim not dead despite social media claims
Medicine Hat police confirm the New Years Eve assault victim, 24 year old Jordan Pede, remains alive after reports of death. Investigators deny weapon specifics, warning that online speculation hampers tips and progress. Police say a weapon has not been disclosed to avoid compromising leads.
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Medicine Hat Catholic board chair bids farewell to Bishop Henry
Dick Mastel of the Medicine Hat Catholic School Board remembers retiring Bishop Frederick Henry as a strong education leader and loyal church figure. Mastel notes the bishop’s blunt yet principled stance on Catholic teaching amid disputes with Alberta’s NDP over LGBTQ school policies and cites declining health leading to retirement.
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