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Today's Readings & Reflection

Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.’ Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well. ~Matthew 9:20-22 | Read today's Readings & Reflection

“Alright Mother, you win!" Luke Banek tells his story as a convert, from journey to resistance to devotion.

Baptized at St. Patrick’s in Medicine Hat, he shares how Mother Mary and St. Catherine of Siena pulled him, sometimes gently, sometimes not, into the heart of the Church. Read now

A hundred parishioners walked, prayed, and sang through the city of Lethbridge in this year’s Corpus Christi procession, bearing witness to Christ’s presence. Read more

On July 27, the Church invites us to honour grandparents and the elderly with prayer, presence, and love, and offers a plenary indulgence to those who participate. Read more

Parish Renewal Planning

Celebrating a joyful momentum!

As of the end of June, 30 parishes have submitted their Parish Renewal Plans, marking a major milestone in our diocesan journey of Renewal. Watch the video to find out which parish will host Bishop McGrattan for a BBQ celebration this fall, and learn what’s next for all parish teams across the diocese.

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Pray for Vocations

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations

St. Thomas More, Calgary - Thu, Aug 7 at 9:30 am - Sat, Aug 9 at 10 am

"Let us ask Mary, the Patron of our Diocese and Mother and Model of Vocations, to pray for us as we undertake this initiative and to intercede with her Son for an increase in our Diocese of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life." ~Bishop McGrattan | More info at catholicyyc.ca/40hours

Career Opportunities

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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:

Pastoral Assistant (Part-time) - St. Pius X, Calgary
Employment opportunities in Calgary Catholic School District | Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools | Holy Spirit Catholic School Division | Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education | Conseil scolaire FrancoSud | Clear Water Academy | St. John Choir Schola | Covenant Health

For detailed job descriptions and the application process, visit our Careers page

Calendar of Events

Wednesdays, Jul 9 & 16 | 7 pm Mass, 7:45 pm Reflection - Celebrate the Jubilee Year with a hope-filled journey through Scripture. Bring your Bible and join us! More

Fri, Jul 11 | 6:30–8:30 pm at FCJ Centre - Join Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ for a sacred evening: A Pilgrimage of Hope, rekindling the spirit and nourishing the soul. More

Fri, Jul 18 | 9 am–6 pm | Cochrane, AB - A full-day outdoor retreat with walking pilgrimage, outdoor Mass, reflections, lunch & BBQ dinner. Cost: $60. Bring a water bottle and day pack. More

From Aug 10 to 13, explore 158 Vatican-approved Eucharistic Miracles from around the world through a powerful photo-panel exhibit at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Calgary. More

July 9 & 16, 2025 - Scripture Workshop: Jubilee Reflection through the Psalms & the Letter of Hebrews - St. Anthony's, Calgary
Jul 11-13 - Miracles in God's Hands - FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary
Jul 15-17 - True North Youth Bible Camp - St. Michael, Calgary
Jul 15-17 - Soul Care for Women - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
Jul 15-18 - Children Day Camp - Gr 8-12 Leadership Camp - Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary
Jul 16-26 - Captivenia Girls' Camp - Near Okotoks
Fri, Jul 18 - Brother Sun Sister Moon - Walking in Hope - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
Jul 20-27 - Living Hope: The Pilgrim's Way - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
Jul 21-25 - Children Day Camp - Gr 5-7 - Ascension Catholic Parish Calgary
Jul 27 - World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Jul 28-Aug1 - Children Day Camp - Gr 3-4 - Ascension Catholic Parish Calgary
Jul 28-Aug 9 - Archatheos Boys' Camp - Near Okotoks
Thu, Jul 31 - Attitude of Gratitude: The Practice of Being Grateful wiht Pristine Laroza - FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary
Aug 6-8 - Ignite Junior Retreat for Gr 6-8 - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
Aug 10-13 - Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit - St. Mary's Cathedral
Wed, Aug 13 - St. Mary's University Annual Golf Tournament - The Links of GlenEagles, Cochrane

Fri, Aug 15 - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mass with Bishop McGrattan at 8 pm - St. Mary's, Banff
Aug 15-18 - Mary, Mother of Hope: Young Adult Jubilee Weekend & Pilgrimage (ages 18–35) in St. Mary’s Church, Banff
Mon, Aug 18 - Young Adults Cross of Hope Pilgrimage Procession from Banff to Canmore - Contact jaime.gayos@calgarydiocese.ca
Aug 18-22 - Mary, Mother of Hope:

Jubilee Marian Week for All Pilgrims

Tue, Aug 19 - The CCEF 40th Annual District Golf Tournament - Blue Devil Golf Course, Calgary
Tue, Aug 19 - Cemetery Mass - Mountain View Cemetery Chapel
Aug 19-22 - Vacation Bible School: Hope Train Express - FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary
Aug 19-24 - Hope: A Whisper in a World that Shouts - Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
Thu, Aug 21 - Cemetery Mass - Edenbrook Cemetery Chapel
Fri, Aug 22 - Feast of the Queenship of Mary - Mass with Apostolic Blessing with Bishop McGrattan, The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore.
Tue, Aug 26 - Cemetery Mass - Queen's Park Cemetery, Calgary
Thu, Aug 28 - Cemetery Mass - St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary
NEW! Aug 29 - Sep 1 - Young Adult Franciscan Festival of Tents - Our Lady of Victory Camp
Jubilee of Hope events in the Diocese of Calgary

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

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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