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| Enter into Lent with renewed purpose - read Bishop McGrattan’s message and access new Lenten guides |
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Pray for Pope Francis
Pope Francis has had two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, both successfully aspirated, according to the Holy See Press Office. The Pope's clinical condition remains complex, and further crises such as those that occurred this afternoon are possible. Please continue to keep him in your prayers for his health and recovery. Click here for the latest update.
Today's Readings & Reflection
‘Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.’ They were greatly astounded and said to one another, ‘Then who can be saved?’ Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.’ ~Mark 10:23-27 | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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At the very heart of the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord Jesus preached three indispensable practices of the spiritual life: Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting (Matthew 6:1-18). This Lent, rededicate yourself to even one of these central disciplines, to strengthen your relationship with God.
A holy Lent begins with a heart open to change. Find tools to deepen your faith with scripture, the sacraments, and spiritual practices. Access resources to guide your Lenten journey in hope through prayer, reflection, and renewal. Visit catholicyyca.ca/Lent
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Explore practical ways to live out prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, with insights from How to Lent video series. More
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Prepare your soul for Easter by receiving God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Schedule
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Journey through Lent with key dates and reflections to help you enter more deeply into Holy Week. More
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Take part in retreats, missions, and gatherings that will strengthen your faith this season. Listing & schedule
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Nourish your spirit with books, reflections, and media that inspire a deeper Lenten experience. More
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Help children and families grow in faith with meaningful Lenten prayers, activities, and crafts. More
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
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- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, Mar 7 at 3 pm to Sun, Mar 9 at 7 am (Chapel)
- Sacred Heart, Strathmore - Fri, Mar 14, 7:45 am to Sat, Mar 15, 11:45 pm
- St. Ambrose, Coaldale - Sun, Mar 16 at 4 pm to Tue, Mar 18 at 10 am
- St. Martha's, Lethbridge - Thu, Mar 20 at 6pm to Sat, Mar 22 at 10 am
- St. Vincent Liem, Calgary - Fri, Mar 28 at 7 pm to Sun, Mar 30 at 11 am
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| Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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As we begin Lent, may this season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving draw us closer to Christ. “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Genesis 3:19). Ash Wednesday Mass time
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Mount St. Francis Way of the Cross
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Wed, Mar 5, from 12 pm to 1 pm at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, Cochrane - Walk the Way of the Cross during Lent and Holy Week. Trails are open year-round.
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Sacred Grace Information Session
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Thu, Mar 6, at 6 pm at St. Michael’s, Calgary - Learn about the opportunity for civilly married couples to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Church.
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Reason for Your Hope
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Fri, Mar 7 – Sat, Mar 8 at St. Bonaventure’s, Calgary
A transformative parish mission to grow in faith and equip yourself to share Christ’s message.
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Friday Night Vigil
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Fri, Mar 7 – Sat, Mar 8 at St. Luke’s, Calgary - Spend an hour in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Ongoing Friday night vigils begin on Mar 7. Register
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Wed, Mar 12, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary - A workshop for clergy, pastoral care volunteers, hospital chaplains, and family members to learn about elder abuse prevention and culturally sensitive pastoral care. Lunch & refreshments provided. Register
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Thu, Mar 13, from 7 pm to 9 pm at McGivney Hall, St. Mary's University - Join St. Mary’s University for the final event in the Inspiration Unplugged series, featuring Heather Khym presenting Jesus: Our Living Hope. Explore how Christ is our source of hope in everyday life. More
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Fri, Mar 14 – Sat, Mar 15 at St. Michael’s, Calgary - Join God Squad Canada for a transformative weekend of faith, leadership, and fellowship. Featuring Fr. Deacon Andrew Bennett and Jeff Joaquin, discussions, prayers and reflection. Tickets: $60, Students $15, Free for priests & deacons. Register
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Sam, 15 mars, de 13 h à 16 h 30 à la Paroisse Sainte-Famille - Participez à la Retraite de Carême en français, un après-midi de ressourcement spirituel sur l’Eucharistie et la Réconciliation, en collaboration avec le CÉFFA. Événement gratuit. Inscription par courriel à sfamille@shaw.ca
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- Wed, Mar 5 - Ash Wednesday
Bishop McGrattan will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at 12 pm (Noon) at St. Mary's Cathedral. Click here for Ash Wednesday Mass schedule in the Diocese.
- Wed, Mar 5 - Mount St. Francis Way of the Cross - Mount St. Francis, Cocrahne
- Thu, Mar 6 - St. Mary's University President's Gala - Heritage Park, Calgary
- Thu, March 6 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 - World Day of Prayer
- Fri, Mar 7 - Apostali Viae Gospel Encounter - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 - Women's Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Feb, Mar 7 - Friday Night Vigil Eucharistic Adoration - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mar 7 - 8 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Bonaventure's, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 & 21 - Ablaze - Gr 9-12 FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sun, March 9 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Thomas More, Calgary
- NEW! Walking in Hope: Lenten Zoom Retreat - Online/Zoom
- Mar 11 & 26 - Tour of the Holy House of Our Lady & St. John - Ordinariate school at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 12 - Caring for Seniors: Preventing Elder Abuse and Embracing Cultural Sensitivity - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Thu, Mar 13 - Jesus Our Living Hope - Inspiration Unplugged with Heather Khym - St. Mary's University, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 13 - I Believe Series - Council of Nicaea - Online
- Sat, Mar 14 - Women's Lenten Retreat on Embracing the Silence of the Cross with Our Lady of Sorrows - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Mar 14-15 - God Squad Canada Men's Conference "Pilgrims of Hope" - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 15 - St. Patrick's Shamrock Ceilidh - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 15 - Immerse Youth Night - Gr 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 15 & 22, Apr 5 - Bouguereau Painting Workshop - Swinton's Art, Calgary
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- NEW! Fri, April 4 - Taize Lenten Prayer - Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 4-6 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Anthony's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Apr 5 - Lenten Retreat with Divine Mercy Sisters, Our Lady of Assumption, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, April 5 - Run for L’Arche - St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 7-9 - Lenten Mission: The Psalms as a Way of Prayer - with Fr. Julian Studden, St. Joseph's Parish, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Apr 10 - Financial Stewardship: Marriage Enrichment Workshop, Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Apr 13 - Tenebrae with St. John Choir Schola, St Anthony's Parish, Calgary
- Apr 13 - Palm Sunday
- April 18 - Good Friday & Outdoor Way of the Cross (Downtown Calgary)
- April 20 - Easter Sunday
- Jubilee of Hope events in the Diocese of 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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| Get the latest updates |
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Visit www.catholicyyc.ca
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| NEWS |
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Check out the latest Diocesan Sunday Updates or Announcements
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| EVENTS |
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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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| JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE |
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The Jubilee Year begins on Dec 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. In our Diocese, we will mark this sacred time with an Opening Mass at the Cathedral on Sun, Dec 29, 2024 (Feast of the Holy Family) and conclude on Jan 6, 2026 (Solemnity of Epiphany).
Pope Francis has dedicated this Jubilee to “Pilgrims of Hope.” Rooted in baptism, we are nourished by Christ, guided by the Spirit, and called to journey in hope—trusting in God’s grace and longing for eternal life.
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| SUNDAY OFFERING |
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You can donate directly to your parish by clicking on the donate button below.
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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.
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 the calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page features 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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