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Fr. Michael Storey knows he might not be able to attend a formal Remembrance Day service this November 11. As a hospital chaplain in the Diocese of Calgary, the Catholic priest could find himself beside a hospital bed when other Calgarians pause in reverent silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. But make no mistake. While Fr. Storey may not be able to hear the dying notes of the Last Post, he will feel the lament in his heart. And he will remember. November 11, for this priest, is a matter of country, family and faith.

Why the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed?

There are several certainties in our life as human beings. One such certainty is the reality of our eventual death. On this month of Souls in Purgatory, Bishop McGrattan explains why we celebrate and remember in prayer those who have died before us. Read more.

Newman Canonization

There is one parish in Calgary that celebrated the Canonization of St. John Henry Newman in an extraordinary way due to their deep admiration to the life of our newest saint. What's the special bond St. John Henry Newman has with the community of St. John? Read more.

Lasting lessons from the war

Students at Bishop Carroll High School in Calgary know that their Remembrance Day ceremony is not something to miss. Learn how these students nurtured a special connection with the veterans and the tribute they do to remember our troops every year. Read more.

Six gifts

"I remember the ache. My husband consoling me as I sat motionless in my bed with my empty womb." Sara Francis shares the grief of losing a child through miscarriage, and how God's grace carried her through the weakest moment of her life. Read more.

Living and dying healed

“It’s not what I want... But they keep offering it. I feel so depressed.” shared Linda, a terminal cancer patient, who was offered medical assistance in dying by her doctor. How do we help those who are dying to live their last days with dignity as a human being who are loved and valued? Read more.

At the heart of St. Mary's

"It’s about hospitality and the need to reach out with signs of Christ’s ministry. People come from all over Calgary to attend Mass at the Cathedral, and we want this to be a good experience.” Read how Fr. Bob Dielissen focuses on small act of kindness for ways to open the door to welcome people. Read more.

		Young adults at One Rock called to be saints in their own way
		Sarah Willette may be just an ordinary university student, but felt challenged to be a saint after attending One Rock, our Diocese's annual young adult conference. Read more.

		Pope Francis: Always build bridges, never agression
		Pope invites us to ask the Holy Spirit "for the capacity to delicately inculturate the message of faith, placing a contemplative gaze on those who are ignorant of Christ”. Read more

		Teen spends final days reaching out to vulnerable, poor on city streets
		When 19-year-old Nicholas Peters of San Carlos understood that his life would not be a long one, he decided to minister to the forgotten and the hopeless on the streets of San Francisco. Read more.

		Diocese of Saginaw buries their forgotten dead on All Souls' Day
		What do we do for those who have died whom we have never known and have no one to pray for them? Diocese of Saginaw buried the cremated remains of 47 people in their county. Read more

		Statement on Persecuted Christians
		In advance of Red Wednesday (20 November 2019), CCCB released a statement about persecuted Christians and our role to help alleviate this suffering. Read more.

		Advent and Christmas Liturgical Notes
		Learn about the domestic custom of the Advent Wreath, proclamation of the Nativity, and anniversary of the dedication of a Church. Download.

Saturday with Linus, Cletus and Clement

Tim O’Malley, Director of Education at the University of Notre Dame, delivered an engaging lecture in the first of seven lectures of the "Saturdays with the Saints" series. Learn about the Saints in the Eucharistic Prayer! Watch video.

		Biographies of the 5 newly canonized saints
		Read the biographies of five new Saints canonized by Pope Francis: Cardinal John Henry Newman, Giuseppina Vannini, Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, Dulce Lopes Pontes and Marquerite Bays. Read more.

View ALL events

		Finding Faith in Mental Health
		Thu., Nov. 14 - 7 pm Catholic Pastoral Centre

		Dying Healed Palliative Workshop
		Sat., Nov. 16 at 7 pm Catholic Pastoral Centre

		Red Wednesday for the Persecuted
		Wed., Nov. 20 - All Day Throughout the Diocese

		Memorial Liturgy for Miscarriage
		Fri., Nov. 22 at 6:30 pm Sacred Heart Parish

Working in the Diocese of Calgary

There are various employment opportunities within the Diocese of Calgary. Find a role that meets your skillset and interests. For a full listing, visit http://careers.calgarydiocese.ca.

Work Opportunities

At Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy, a school belonging to the family of Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools, the community commemorates Remembrance Day with a liturgy to honour fallen soliders, those who have served, and those presently serving.

Historically, a guest speaker is invited each year to share their experience of serving our country from their specialized branch (Navy, Military, Air Force) to an audience consisting of staff, students and local community members.

A Grade 5 class had the unique opportunity to FaceTime with George Hope, a veteran of the Second World War and lifetime member at Redcliff Legion Branch No. 6. Using the gift of technology, students had the chance to pose questions and listen to Mr. Hope recall memories from his experience overseas.

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