St. Charles Parish services more than 5,000 Catholic families in the northwest quadrant of Edmonton. Please refer to the Contact page for a list of Pastoral and Office Staff.
History
Our parish existed under the care of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) from its foundation until 2019, at which point it became a regular parish under the Archdiocese of Edmonton. If you would like more information about the Oblates’ spirituality, ministry, or about how to become an Oblate, visit https://omilacombe.ca/
About Our Patron: St. Charles Borromeo
Saint Charles Borromeo (Italian: Carlo Borromeo, Latinized as Carolus Borromeus) (2 October 1538 – 3 November 1584) was a saint and cardinal. He worked during the period of the Counter-Reformation and was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church, including the founding of seminaries for the education of priests. He was the nephew of Pope Pius IV. Along with Anselm of Lucca, he was one of only two cardinal-nephews to have been canonized. He was a:
- Businessman and diplomat
- Civil and church lawyer
- Church reformer
- Patron of learning and the arts
- Friend of the poor, the sick and the suffering
Our Parish Schools
St. Charles serves a number of schools within the Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD.)
Bishop Greschuk (K-6)
Bishop Savaryn (1-6 English, K-6 French Immersion)
St. Charles (K-6)
St. Lucy (K-6)
St. Carlo Acutis High School (Opening in September, 2026)