Archbishop Gérard Pettipas C. Ss. R.

Archbishop Gérard Pettipas C. Ss. R. for his significant ministerial accomplishments in the Roman Catholic faith. A Halifax, Nova Scotia native with East Chezzetcook roots, Father Pettipas was appointed Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan Archdiocese (Alberta, Canada) on 30 November 2006 by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Ordained a priest into the Congregation of Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) on 7 May 1977, Father Pettipas began his pastoral work as associate pastor of St. Theresa's Catholic Church (St. John's, Newfoundland). In 1980 Father Pettipas transferred to Toronto, Canada as the vocation director for the Redemptorists and was a vital member of the Redemptorist parish mission team there. Father Pettipas was rector and director of the Holy Redeemer College Retreat Centre (Windsor, Ontario) from 1990 - 1992 before serving in youth ministry from 1992 - 1995 in Ontario and Newfoundland. He was pastor of St. Patrick's Parish (Toronto) from 1995- 1999 and St. Joseph's Parish (Grande Prairie, Alberta) from 1996 - 2006. Proud of his Acadian roots, Archbishop Pettipas has incorporated the yellow star of the Acadian flag, representing the Assumption of Mary, Patroness of the Acadian people, into his Coat of Arms. A man of deep faith with a sense of humor, Archbishop Pettipas has dedicated his life to serving his fellow man.