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Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, lead our seminarians daily in your footsteps, that they may become priests aflame with love for God and all. Amen. St. Joseph, pray for us.
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Encounter Christ, the Living Word |
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Pastoral Renewal is grounded in prayer so that we can "renew our desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and to adore him" (Evangelii Gaudium, n. 3). The Seed of the Word Community will be coming to parishes to offer a series of evening of praying with Lectio Divina, a very effective method of prayer and formation for spiritual growth and intimacy with the Word of God. Stay tuned for the parish schedule!
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Updates from the Renewal Leadership Team
The Bishop extends his gratitude to the parishes that have submitted the names and contact information of their Parish Renewal Team members to the Diocese. Strong leadership is essential for the renewal of our parish communities, and we appreciate all who have accepted the invitations from their pastors to be part of this ministry, leading others closer to Christ. Join us in praying the Novena to the Holy Trinity for God's grace as we embark on this journey. Additional Novena details will follow next week
We are also excited to spotlight some remarkable initiatives from parishes and parishioners who have just embarked on their renewal journey:
St. Mary's Cathedral Parish is abuzz with anticipation as they kick off their renewal efforts. We encourage you to visit their website to delve into their action items and get acquainted with their new renewal team members.
Read a brief #Renewal story from Gerald Morton, a parishioner at All Saints Parish in Lethbridge, who experienced a transformation of heart during this #Renewal season.
If you have a #Renewal story to share, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at communications@calgarydiocese.ca
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Fun Night with the Sisters 2024
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Initially scheduled for Jan. 12, the 'Fun Night with Sisters' was one of the events that had to be rescheduled due to freezing weather. Despite a smaller turnout than anticipated due to scheduling conflicts, the night turned into a blessed gathering brimming with delicious pizza, lively games, stimulating conversations, and prayer. Read more
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"If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. But no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered." ~Mark 3:24-26 | Today's Reading & Reflection
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Inspiration Unplugged: The Saint John's Bible
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Wed, Jan 24 from 7 to 9 pm - St. Mary's University, Calgary | The Saint John’s Bible is the first handwritten, illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in 500 years! See The Saint John’s Bible in person! Learn about the history of the original manuscript and details of the full-sized Heritage Edition. Register
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Men Ministry Program: Into the Breach ~ with Regnum Christi
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Thursdays, Jan 25 to June 20 - from 7 pm to 8:15 pm at Clear Water Academy, Calgary | An invitation for Men to join, watch, and discuss "Into the Breach." Learn how to be stronger fathers, better husbands, and men fit for the breach. Mass begins at 6:30 pm with Fr. Daniel Wilson LC. Info and registration
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Lord, What am I to do?
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Weekend of Feb 2-4, 2024 at St. John Paul II Mission House in Calgary | The Seeds of the Word Community presents this retreat as an opportunity to pray and ask the Lord for discernment in many different areas of your life. Open to men and women. For more information or to register, call 587-892-9673.
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Theology of the Body Conference
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Fri, Feb 9, 2024 from 6 pm to 10 pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Join experts Dr. Christopher West, Sister Helena Burns FSP, Fr. Cristino Bouvette, and internationally acclaimed songwriter, Mike Mangione, as they introduce and reflect St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Register online
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January & February Events |
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- Tue, Jan 23 | Daily Examen Support - Online via Zoom with FCJ Centre
- Tue, Jan 23 | GriefShare Program - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Tue, Jan 23 | Preparing for a Happy Death... and the Life to Come Facilitator Training - Archdiocese of Edmonton - Zoom, Online
- Wed, Jan 24 | Inspiration Unplugged - Catholic Lecture Series presents The Saint John's Bible - St. Mary's University, Calgary
- Wed, Jan 24 | Prayer for Christian Unity - University of Calgary Faith & Spirituality Centre
- Thu, Jan 25 | Women's Retreat Day: Experiencing Mary Anew - FCJ Centre
- Thu, Jan 25 | Prayer for Christian Unity - SAIT Chapel, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Jan 25 | Prayer for Christian Unity - St. Mary's University
- Thu, Jan 25 | Benedictine Spirituality - Online
- Thu, Jan 25 | Blessed be the Name of the Lord - FCJ Centre
- Thu, Jan 25 | The Conversion of St. Paul (Feast) - Mass Finder
- Thu, Jan 25 | Men's Night: Into the Breach - Clear Water Academy, Calgary
- Fri, Jan 26 | Ablaze Youth Ministry for Gr. 7-12 - Impact Night with Tony Melendez - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Jan 26-27 | Workshop on Singing the Byzantine Divine Liturgy - St. Stephen Protomartyr, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Jan 27 | What does God Want? An event for single Catholic women (16-33) - Assembly of Women Religious - Online/Zoom
- NEW! Sun, Jan 28 | A Gift of Hope, Concert with Tony Melendez - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Tue, Jan 30 | Preparing for a happy death and the life to come - Online, Zoom
- NEW! Jan 30 - Mar 2 | Consecration to Jesus in the Eucharist with St. Mary's Cathedral
- Fri, Feb 2 | The Presentation of the Lord (Feast) - Mass Finder
- Feb 2-4 | Discernment Retreat (Lord, what am I to do) with Seeds of the Word - Calgary
- Sat, Feb 3 | Pre-Lenten Religious Art & Icon Tour - Calgary
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- Sat, Feb 3 | Working Together Brings Us Together with Calgary Interfaith Council - Centre of Hope, Calgary
- Fri, Feb 2 | Ablaze Youth Ministry for Gr. 9-12 - Fr. Troy's Formation Night - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 4 | Strangers to Neighbours Potluck with Calgary Interfaith Council - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Calgary
- Mon, Feb 5 | Follow the Light of Christ anew - FCJ Centre
- Thu, Feb 8 | International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking Prayer - Zoom Prayer with IWIN
- Fri, Feb 9 | The Theology of the Body Conference - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 10 | Open House at St. Mary's University, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 10| Pre-Lenten Religious Art & Icon Tour - Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 10 | Holy Trinity Valentine Dinner - Spaghetti Supper with Holy Trinity Parish in Blairmore
- Sun, Feb. 11 | World Day of the Sick (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
- Tue, Feb 13 | Transitions, for healing after separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Wed, Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday
- NEW! Wed, Feb 14 | Love is the Crib and the Cross - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Fri, Feb 16 | Ablaze Youth Ministry for Gr. 9-12 - FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 18 | Rite of Election - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sun, Feb 18 | Vespers & the Study of the Life of St. Francis - St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Mon, Feb 19 | Enlarge the Tent Series with Fr. Tim Boyle, “Finding the Real Presence of God outside the church” - St. Martha's, Lethbridge & Livestream
- Thu, Feb 22 | Sound of Freedom movie screening - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 22 | Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom
- Thu, Feb 22 | Feast of The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle - Mass Finder
- Feb 24 - 25 Weekend | Ablaze Youth Ministry Weekend with FacetoFace Ministry for Gr. 9-12: The Depths - Ascension, Calgary
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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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NEWS |
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Check out the latest Diocesan Sunday Updates or Announcements
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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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SUNDAY OFFERING |
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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.
And 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 calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page feature 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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