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| St. Joseph's Feast on Wednesday; the first Parish Renewal Planning Day; Outdoor Way of the Cross |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful... Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back." ~from Luke 6:36-38 | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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Solemnity of St. Joseph - this Wednesday!
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Join Bishop William T. McGrattan in celebrating the Solemnity of St. Joseph on Wednesday, March 19 at 7 pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral, at this special Jubilee Year Mass with Apostolic Blessing. We are also honoured to welcome His Excellency Archbishop Ivan Jurkovič, Apostolic Nuncio, to Canada, who will be concelebrating and serving as the homilist for the Solemnity.
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A chance decision to donate led Cathy Sandau to Elizabeth House—and it changed everything. Cathy is on a mission to support mothers in need and raise awareness for this life-changing refuge - ready to take it one step ahead. Read more
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How does a child encounter God? During her Catechesis of the Good Shepherd catechist training, Cecilia D’Mello witnessed faith come alive through wonder and beauty and shared the behind-the-door of Catechist formation. Read more
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
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- St. Martha's, Lethbridge - Thu, Mar 20 at 6pm to Sat, Mar 22 at 10 am
- St. Vincent Liem, Calgary - Fri, Mar 28 at 7 pm to Sun, Mar 30 at 11 am
- St. Joseph's, Calgary - Thu, Apr 3 at 6 am to Fri, Apr 4 at 10 pm
- St. Patrick's, Medicine Hat - Thu, Apr 3 at 4:30 pm to Sat, Apr 5 at 8:30 am
- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, Apr 4 at 3 pm to Sun, Apr 6 at 7 am (Chapel)
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| Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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| The Outdoor Way of the Cross will be back in downtown Calgary |
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Save the date for the Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday - with a route starting from St. Mary's Cathedral. Start time: 8:30 am. More details soon.
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Lenten Healing Retreat
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Mar 25-27 at St. Michael's, Calgary | A transformative retreat featuring Holy Mass, talks, Eucharistic Adoration, and a healing service. More
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Lenten Formation for Young Couples
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Sat, Mar 29, from 12:15 to 1:45 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral | Mass & talk by Fr. Derek Remus on Marriage & the Cross. More
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Fri-Sat, Mar 21-22, from 6 pm to 4:30 pm at St. James Parish, Okotoks | Join us for a marriage retreat designed to deepen your connection with both your spouse and our Lord. The sessions will be led by Fr. Anthony Sortino, LC. Register
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Thu, Apr 3 at 7 pm at Ascension Catholic Parish | Join us for a Lenten Mission with speaker Michael Chiasson. This 90-minute evening of music, stories, and reflection will explore the theme "I Thirst" and the hope from Christ. Register
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Apr 3-27 at St. Patrick’s Church, Calgary | Explore the history and significance of the Shroud of Turin through an exhibit and conference. Speakers include Fr. Andrew Dalton, LC, Dr. Cheryl White, and Donna Cori Gibson (Apr 25-27). More
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Mon-Wed, Apr 7-9 at 7 pm at St. Joseph’s Parish, Calgary | Join Fr. Julian Studden for a Lenten Mission exploring The Psalms as a Way of Prayer. The mission will conclude with a Lenten Penitential Service on Wednesday. More
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- Mon, Mar 17 - Litany of St. Joseph Live Concert at 7 pm - Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 19 - Jubilee Year Mass with Apostolic Blessing on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, at St. Mary's Cathedral (7 pm)
- Mar 20-22 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Martha's, Lethbridge
- Fri, Mar 21 - Ablaze Youth Ministry for Gr 9-12 - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Mar 21-22 - Friday Night Vigil at St. Luke
- Mar 21-22 - Lenten Marriage Retreat - St. James', Okotoks
- Mar 20-23 - Live-in Retreat in Okotoks, AB - St. John Paul II Collegiate School
- Sat, Mar 22 - Souped-up Swing - St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 22 - Billings Ovulation Method Teacher Training Program - Zoom
- NEW! Sat, Mar 22 - Adolescence Course - Practical Skills for Parenting - Family Enrichment Calgary
- Sun, Mar 23 - Sacred Grace Info Session for Civilly Married Couples - St. Martha's, Lethbridge
- Tue, Mar 25 - Growing through Adversity - FCJ Centre
- Tue, Mar 25 - Lenten Healing Retreat - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Mar 25 - Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord
- Wed, Mar 26 - Tour of Holy House of Our Lady & St. John School - St. John the Evangelist
- Mar 28-30 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Vincent Liem, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 28 - Swing Dance & Social, St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 29 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - Holy Family, Medicine Hat
- NEW! Sat, Mar 29 - SFXC Young Couples Formation "Marriage & the Cross" - St. Mary's Cathedral
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- NEW! Thu, Apr 3 - Lenten Mission "I Thirst" with Michael Chiasson, Access 52 - Ascension, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 1-2 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Joseph's, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 3- 27 - Shroud Exhibition & Conference - St. Patrick's, Calgary
- Fri, Apr 4 - Taize Lenten Prayer - Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Apr 4 - Apostoli Viae Gospel Encounter - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Apr 4-6 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Anthony's, Calgary
- Sat, Apr 5 - Lenten Retreat with Divine Mercy Sisters, Our Lady of Assumption, Calgary
- Sat, April 5 - Run for L’Arche - St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 7-9 - Lenten Mission: The Psalms as a Way of Prayer - with Fr. Julian Studden, St. Joseph's Parish, Calgary
- Thu, Apr 10 - Financial Stewardship: Marriage Enrichment Workshop, Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Sun, Apr 13 - Tenebrae with St. John Choir Schola, St Anthony's Parish, Calgary
- Apr 13 - Palm Sunday
- NEW! Apr 16 - Holy Week at the Mount - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Apr 18 - Good Friday & Outdoor Way of the Cross (Downtown Calgary)
- Apr 20 - Easter Sunday
- NEW! Tue, Apr 25 - Voices in Hope with St. Michael's Choir School in Toronto and St. John Choir Schola in Calgary - Knox United Church, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 26 - Immerse Youth Nights for Grades 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 28 - The Re-emergence of Wisdom - with Fr. Tim Boyle - St. Martha's, Lethbridge or Livestream
- Jubilee of Hope events in the Diocese of Calgary
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you have been admitted to any of the following hospitals in Calgary and would like the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, you may contact your parish priest or call the Diocese of Calgary Call Centre at 403-231-9505.
Alberta Children Hospital; Foothills Hospital; Peter Lougheed Hospital; Rockyview General Hospital; South Health Campus
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Adoration Hours in the Diocese
Venite Adoremus! Let us worship Him in in the Blessed Sacrament. Check out the list of Adoration Hours in parishes across the Diocese | See schedule
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| Get the latest updates |
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Visit www.catholicyyc.ca
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| NEWS |
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Check out the latest Diocesan Sunday Updates or Announcements
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| EVENTS |
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Calendar of events in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond
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| CAREERS |
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Job opportunities in the Diocese and other Catholic organizations
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| JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE |
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The Jubilee Year begins on Dec 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. In our Diocese, we will mark this sacred time with an Opening Mass at the Cathedral on Sun, Dec 29, 2024 (Feast of the Holy Family) and conclude on Jan 6, 2026 (Solemnity of Epiphany).
Pope Francis has dedicated this Jubilee to “Pilgrims of Hope.” Rooted in baptism, we are nourished by Christ, guided by the Spirit, and called to journey in hope—trusting in God’s grace and longing for eternal life.
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| SUNDAY OFFERING |
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You can donate directly to your parish by clicking on the donate button below.
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| PASTORAL RENEWAL |
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You are called. You matter. You belong.
These simple yet profound words capture the essence of our Pastoral Renewal. Jesus personally calls each one of us to follow Him and to remain by His side, for He deeply loves us.
It is not merely a call; it is a profound affirmation that we truly matter. Every aspect of our lives - our dreams, our struggles, our joys - carries immense significance, for we are integral parts of God’s divine plan. Each one of us, in our uniqueness, contributes to the beauty and unfolding of God’s gift of salvation in the world.
In this pilgrim journey of faith, let us be reminded that we belong to the Body of Christ, a community of disciples united in the one mission, and bound together by the love of our Lord.
We invite you to join our diocesan Church and begin a journey of renewal together!
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| SAINTS SPOTLIGHT |
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Find the calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page features the stories of the great witnesses of Christian life through the centuries, lighting our way on our journey of faith.
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| POPE'S PRAYER INTENTION |
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Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. From time to time, the Holy Father may add a second prayer intention related to current events or urgent needs, like disaster relief. The second prayer request will help mobilize prayer and action related to the urgent situation.
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