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| Pope Leo's first exhortation; Photos from Priests Study Day; Mass for Life; November events |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation; it asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so the Son of Man will be to this generation. ~Luke 11:29-30 | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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| Year 3 of Pastoral Renewal |
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This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the Spirit’s work of Renewal unfolding across our Diocese. As we continue to light the fire of renewal in our homes, parishes, and communities, may our gratitude draw us closer to Christ and strengthen our faith, hope, and love.
We are filled with heartfelt gratitude for your witness, service, and commitment to our shared mission. May this Thanksgiving be a blessed time of prayer, rest, and joy with your family and parish community.
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| Pray for vocations |
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2025 FIAT Retreat Day
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Ten young women gathered for the FIAT Retreat, a day of reflection, prayer, and real conversations with Religious Sisters in the Diocese.
For the young women at the FIAT Retreat, this day was a time of quiet moments of prayer, interesting talks that opened up new avenues of insight, and God’s gentle presence. Read more
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Last week in Canmore, over a hundred priests gathered in fraternity to pray and learn together. Building on the Diocese’s call to Renewal, their focus turned to the heart of parish life, worship, and how every celebration of the Mass draws the faithful deeper into communion with Christ. Read more & see photos
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What began as a casual suggestion at a men’s gathering became a joyful celebration of unity.
A Taste of St. Peter’s brought parishioners of every background together to share their heritage and live the Renewal spirit of “You belong.” Read more
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| Jubilee of Youth at St. Thomas More |
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Walking with Saints Acutis & Frassati for the Jubilee of Youth
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As part of the diocesan journey of renewal, youth at St. Thomas More Parish gathered for a Jubilee of Youth, through prayer, fellowship, and stories of young saints who inspire holiness today. The call to holiness is a call for us all. What might happen if more young people encountered Christ this way?
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| Monday, October 20, 2025 |
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Your Vote Matters: Alberta Municipal Elections on Oct 20
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On Mon, Oct 20, Albertans will head to the polls to elect mayors, councillors, and school trustees.
Take time this week to learn about the candidates in your area, including those running for mayor, council, and school trustees. Pray for wisdom and discernment as you prepare to vote, that our choices may reflect our faith, promote the common good, and uphold the dignity of every person.
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and the application process, visit our Careers page
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| Join Bishop William T. McGrattan for the Mass for Life, celebrating the gift and dignity of every human life. |
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Tue, Oct 28, at 5 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral | Come and give thanks to God, the Author of Life, and pray for the protection and dignity of every human person. All are welcome!
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Saturdays, Oct 18 & 25, 9 am–4 pm at St. Peter’s, Calgary | Learn to serve the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, and grieving with compassion. Register by Oct 15 at catholicyyc.ca/pastoralcare.
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Sat, Oct 18 at 7 pm - St. Mary's Cathedral. Join St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy and St. Hildegard Singers in a musical journey through one of the Church’s most beloved devotions. Free will offering. More
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Thurs, Oct 23, 7–9 pm, Online via Zoom. Catholic single mothers are invited to an info night on the Momentum program, a ministry offering faith-filled community, healing, and support. Register by Oct 21 here.
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Tue, Nov 18, 7 pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary. Memorial Liturgy with Bishop McGrattan for those mourning the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth. Please register at at www.miscarriageliturgy.ca
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- Tue, Oct 14 - Preparing for a Happy Death and the Life to Come - Ascension, Calgary
- Wed, Oct 16 - World Food Day
- Fri-Sun, Oct 17-19 - Ignatian Retreat with Heralds of the Gospel - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Oct 18 - Beginning Iconography - Swinton's Art Studio & SAGA
- Sat, Oct 18 - Growing Hope & Interrupting Grieving - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Oct 18 - White Mass for health care workers - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- Sat, Oct 18 - The Holy Rosary in Concert - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- Sat, Oct 18 - Prayer Breakfast with speaker Amanda Achtman - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Oct 18 - Come & See - Vespers of the Byzantine Rite - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Calgary
- Sat, Oct 18 & 25 - Pastoral Care Ministry Training - St. Peter's, Calgary
- Sun, Oct 19 - World Mission Sunday
- Sun, Oct 19 - Secular Franciscan Order Fraternity Gathering, St. Luke's, Calgary
- Thu, Oct 23 - Momentum - a program for Catholic Single Mothers - Zoom
- Thu, Oct 23 - 57th Annual Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast - BMO Centre
- Fri, Oct 24 - Brick by Brick Fundraising Dinner for St. Gabriel, Chestermere - Chestermere Rec. Centre
- Sat, Oct 25 - Souped Up Swing Dance - St. Stephen Protomartyr, Calgary
- Tue, Oct 28 - Feast of St Simon and St Jude
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- NEW! Tue, Oct 28 at 5 pm - Mass for Life with Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Thu, Oct 30 - Welcoming Pilgrims in Santiago - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Fri, Oct 31 - Dec 12, 12–2 pm - Women's ENDOW Group -Clear Water Academy
- NEW! Fri-Sun - Oct 31-Nov 2 - St. Carlo Acutis: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise Exhibition - St. John the Evangelist, Calary
- Sat, Nov 1 - All Souls Day
- Sat, Nov 1 - Fall Dinner & Auction Fundraiser for Sacred Heart, Strathmore - Strathmore Civic Centre
- Sat, Nov 1 - Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard's Vision for the Church - Film Screening - St. Mary's, Cochrane
- Sun, Nov 2 - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
- NEW! Sun, Nov 2 at 1 pm - Altar Servers Recognition - Mass with Bishop McGrattan - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Nov 15, 9:30 am to Noon - Introduction to Chants in the Liturgy - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary. Details coming soon!
- NEW! Tue, Nov 18 - Memorial Liturgy for those grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth- St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Tue, Nov 18 - Transitions - for individuals working through the pain of separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Wed, Nov 19 - Red Wednesday
- NEW! Sat, Nov 29 - Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission - Livestream - Details coming soon!
- Mon - Dec 8 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Jubilee Mass with Apostolic Blessing - St. Mary's Cathedral, 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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