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| Don’t miss: Fr. Eric Nelson’s 60th anniversary, the St. Hildegard Singers’ Rosary Concert, and the quiet power of the Seven Sisters Apostolate. |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
“There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be cured, and not on the sabbath day.” But the Lord answered him and said, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to give it water? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the sabbath day?” When he said this, all his opponents were put to shame; and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing.. ~Luke 13:14-16 | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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“The danger isn’t that AI will suddenly wake up, it’s that we’ll forget that it hasn’t.” In Quinton Amundson’s eye-opening coverage of the Catholic AI symposium last week, speakers remind us that imitation isn’t incarnation, and only humans bear the spark of divine understanding. Read now
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Young adults singing their faith through sacred music. The St. Hildegard Singers’ Rosary Concert invited all to pray the Rosary through beautiful choral music. Read & listen
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What if the real hero today isn’t perfect, but redeemed? In his newest book, Ben Galeski of Brooks explores virtue through the flawed lens of the anti-hero, reviewed by Alice Matisz. Read now
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Fr. Eric Nelson celebrates 60 years of priesthood, reflecting on a lifetime of service from altar server to pastor. Read now
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On October 5, Bishop McGrattan welcomed four new candidates for Permanent Diaconate. Please keep them in your prayers. Read now
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The gift of prayer for our shepherds
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While the world rushes on, the Seven Sisters Apostolate quietly holds it up in prayer, one holy hour at a time, for the shepherds who serve our souls.
Their faithful intercession may be unseen, but its impact reaches far, strengthening hearts, vocations, and the life of the Church.
They’re a reminder that real support for our priests begins with prayer.
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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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Friday, Oct 31, from 9:30 am until midnight, at St. Cecilia's Parish, Calgary - Halloween (All Hallows' Eve) Eucharistic vigil. The Litany of the Saints will be prayed at 11:30 pm. Candies in the narthex!
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Exhibits of the visions of Saints and Mystics on the afterlife:
Oct 31 (Fri): 12–9 pm Hell;
Nov 1 (Sat): 9 am–6 pm Heaven;
Nov 2 (Sun): 9 am–5 pm Purgatory. More
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- Tue, Oct 28 - Feast of St Simon and St Jude
- Tue, Oct 28 at 5 pm - Mass for Life with Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Tue, Oct 28 at 6:30 pm - Rosary and refreshment at St. Joseph, Calgary
- Wed, Oct 29 - "Women of Faith" by Calgary Interfaith Council, FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Thu, Oct 30 - Welcoming Pilgrims in Santiago - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Oct 31, from 9:30 am to midnight - Halloween Eucharistic Vigil - St. Cecilia, Calgary
- Fri, Oct 31 - Dec 12, 12–2 pm - Women's ENDOW Group -Clear Water Academy
- Fri, Oct 31 - Nov 2 - Men's Silent Retreat - Mount St Francis, Cochrane
- Fri-Sun - Oct 31-Nov 2 - St. Carlo Acutis: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise Exhibition - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 1 - All Souls Day
- Sat, Nov 1 - Fall Dinner & Auction Fundraiser for Sacred Heart, Strathmore - Strathmore Civic Centre
- Sat, Nov 1 - Bereavement Ministry Training - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 1 - Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard's Vision for the Church - Film Screening - St. Mary's, Cochrane
- Sat - Nov 1 - Jesuit "Come and See" for men ages 18-39 - Regina Jesuit Community, SK.
- Sun, Nov 2 - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
- NEW! Thu, Nov 6 - PUSH (Pray until something happens) - FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Nov 7-9 - Is Religious Life for You - live in weekend at Sisters of Providence, Calgary
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- NEW! Sat, Nov 8 - Christmas Market - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Nov 13 - Catholicism and Human Flourishing with Dr Peter Baltutis - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Nov 14-16 - Weekend of Welcome at the Calgary Interfaith Council - Various Locations
- Sat, Nov 15, 9:30 am to Noon - Introduction to Chants in the Liturgy - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary.
- Sat, Nov 15 - St Gertrude the Great Prayers & Potluck - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Nov 15 - Holy Spirit CWL Christmas Craft Market - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- Tue, Nov 18 at 7 pm - Memorial Liturgy for those grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Tue, Nov 18 at 7 pm - Transitions - for individuals working through the pain of separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Wed, Nov 19 at 5 pm - Red Wednesday Mass - to pray for Persecuted Christians, with Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sat, Nov 22 - Annual Christmas Market - St. Paul's, Airdrie
- Sun, Nov 23 at 1 pm - Altar Servers Recognition - Mass with Bishop McGrattan - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Wed, Nov 26 at 5 pm - Red Mass for all working in the Legal Profession - St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Wed, Nov 26 at 6:30 pm - Prepare a Way in the Wilderness for God with Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 29 - Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission - Livestream - Parishes in the Diocese
- 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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Sat, Dec 6, 2025 (in your parish) with Archbishop Terrence Prendergast (livestream) on "Advent Listening: How the Word Forms Hearts for Discipleship and Mission." More
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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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