November 2, 2026

Here are some of the most recent events, initiatives, and stories from St. Joseph's College, as featured on our website and social media.


Keep an eye on your inbox for future recaps from SJC, and stay tuned to our platforms to learn more about all the latest happenings here at the College.

Applications now open for new Diploma Program

Applications are officially open for the St. Joseph’s College Diploma in Liberal Arts! Rooted in Catholic engagement with the world, the 2-year program focuses on interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Click the button below to learn more about our new program, and click here to hear from our Admissions and Recruitment Officer Elyse Borlé.

Book launch reflects upon Pope Francis's pilgrimage to Canada

On Oct. 30, SJC hosted a special book launch for a new publication on Pope Francis’s 2022 pilgrimage to Canada and his historic apology to Residential School survivors. The book's co-editors - Doris M. Kieser of St. Joseph's College and Jane Barter of the University of Winnipeg - led the evening discussion.


You can learn more about the book The Journey Presses On: Pope Francis's Apology to Residential School Survivors in Canada and the various perspectives it provides on the Pope's visit and its impact on the continuing journey of truth and reconciliation at the button below.

Fall retreat with SJC's Campus Ministry brings students together in prayer and community

The recent fall retreat with SJC’s Campus Ministry has helped bring students closer to God and to one another. 


With a focus on “the universal call to holiness”, students came to discover how holiness is possible in the everyday ordinary moments of life. Read about the immense spiritual impact the retreat made in the lives of students at the link.

SJC hosts lecture that brings faith and spirituality into the world of sports

On Oct. 8, renowned sports psychologist Dr. Mark Nesti offered an in-depth lecture at SJC, titled Flourishing of the Human Person in Sport: In Conversation with Sport Psychologist Dr Mark Nesti. The lecture, which approached the world of sports and athletics from a holistic and spiritual perspective, marks the first St. Joseph’s College Speaker Series event of the academic year.

Learn more about Dr. Nesti's lecture and other talks he gave during his time in Edmonton at the button below.

At a Glance
Other recent happenings at SJC

On Saturday, Oct. 17, our staff, faculty, and community caretakers got to connect with future U of A and SJC students and their families at the University of Alberta Open House. We met with many prospective students, shared information on our new Diploma in Liberal Arts program, and gave several tours of our College and men’s and women’s residences. A special thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and toured our buildings!

A group of our SJC men's and women's residents, as well as Director of Residence Operations Jeff Quirk and Residence Services Liaison Isabella Sheptak, took part in the U of A's Turkey Trot Run on Oct. 4. SJC residents came in second place in both the men's and women's races!

On Sunday, Oct. 4, the chaplaincy and campus ministry at St. Joseph’s College held their first Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) meeting of the academic year, with 17 persons looking to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.

St. Joseph’s College was honoured to take part in this year's Archbishop’s Dinner on Friday, Oct. 2, with several of our staff, faculty and campus ministry team in attendance.

A “Doggo Destress Day” was hosted by our SJC residence team on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Newman Centre. Some of our staff and faculty brought in their dogs to give students the chance to relax and unwind with some playtime and companionship from these visiting canines.

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