The new St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College are getting closer to opening day. The Sept. 6 Western Catholic Reporter unveils the work that has gone into preparing the landmark statue of Christ the Teacher for its new home. We also talk with a local seminarian while he is moving into his new home — the new seminary residence.

We also have reports for the start of the new school year — a letter to parents from the Alberta bishops and a report on the opening Mass for Edmonton Catholic Schools.

Calgary last weekend played host to North America’s United Catholic Music and Video Awards, the first time the awards have been hosted in Canada. Freelance reporter Sara Francis was there and filed a report on the goings-on.

That’s just a sample of what will be available this week in the Western Catholic Reporter, www.wcr.ab.ca.