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| Five new career opportunities; Bring your candles and have them blessed by the Bishop; Sr Mary Margaret celebrates 75 years anniversary |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
One sabbath he was going through the cornfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, ‘Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?’ And he said to them, ‘Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.’ Then he said to them, ‘The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.’ (Mark 2:23-28)
Read today's Readings & Reflection
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When we read the Scripture, God is not speaking to people long ago, but to us today, shaping our decisions, healing our hearts, and guiding our lives. Discover ways to make the Word of God part of daily life. Read more
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Pray a special Rosary, where each mystery meets Scripture, inviting prayerful meditation on the Gospel as Mary treasured God’s Word in her heart. Pray now
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From January 10, 2026 to January 10, 2027, the Church invites believers to enter the Year of Saint Francis, which is a time of mercy, pilgrimage, prayer, and renewed commitment to the Gospel. Read more
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| Celebrate Vocations! |
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Sister Mary Margaret
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She said yes 75 years ago and never looked back. What does a lifetime of saying yes to God really look like? Sr. Margaret Mary Benoit’s story offers a rare glimpse into 75 years of hidden, faithful service.
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“The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations, and does so chiefly by persistent and humble prayer for vocations.” ~Pope St. John Paul II
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Young women ages 16+ are invited to a fun evening of conversation, games, and a shared meal with Consecrated women in the Diocese; parental permission is required for minors. When: Fri, Jan 23, 5:30 pm to 9 pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary. Register by Jan 22 to sisterdianne.turner@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5504. More
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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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Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 at 5 pm, St. Mary's Cathedral. Join Bishop McGrattan on World Day for Consecrated Life and bring candles to be blessed. More
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Thu, Jan 29, 7 pm at McGivney Hall, St. Mary’s University – Discover the beauty of illuminated manuscripts at Modern Medieval Capitals, a free public talk by calligrapher Susan Keyes, presented by the Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta.
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Fri, Jan 31, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Calgary – Join The Seeds of the Word for an evening of evangelization through music, dance, and testimony, showing how beauty can quietly open hearts to Christ. More
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Sat, Jan 31, from 9:30 am to 3 pm at Holy Name Catholic Church, Calgary. Women’s Spiritual Retreat hosted by the Diocesan CWL, featuring Fr. Peter An, on responding to the universal call to holiness. More
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Fri, Feb 13–Sat, Feb 14, from 6:30 pm to 3 pm at FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary. Join Fr. Julian Studden for a reflective Pre-Lenten retreat on God’s call to freedom, drawing from the Exodus journey and our own path of faith. Register now
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- Tue, Jan 20 (weekly) - Grief Share Program, St. Michael's, Calgary
- Wed, Jan 21 (weekly) - SFXC St. Joseph Men's Chastity Group (Young Adults) - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Thu Jan 22 - Inspiration Unplugged featuring Heather Khym, St. Mary's University McGivney Hall, Calgary
- Thu Jan 22 (monthly) - Benedictine Spirituality, Zoom
- Thu, Jan 22 - A Call to Unity: Prayer & Worship with the Jewish Messianic Movement - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, Jan. 23 at 8:30 am to Sun, Jan. 25 at 8:30 am - 40 Hour Devotion for Vocations - St. Luke's, Calgary.
- Fri Jan 23 - Fun Night with the Sisters, Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Fri, Jan. 23 at 8:30 am to Sun, Jan. 25 at 8:30 am - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mon, Feb 2 - Formación del Ministerio de la Pastoral de la Salud, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary
- Mon, Feb 2 at 5 pm - World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life - Mass with Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Wed, Feb 4 - Gentle Fitness Class - St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Hall
- NEW! Sat-Sun, Feb 7-8 - Medieval Capitals Workshop with Susan Keyes, St. Mary's University
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- Sat, Feb 7 - Triduum Workshop for Liturgical Ministers - in 6 parish locations - catholicyyc.ca/triduum
- Sat, Feb 7 - Rosary Brigade - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 12 - Catholic Grandparents Group, St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Fri-Sat Feb 13-14 - Through the Desert God Leads us to Freedom - Pre-Lenten Retreat , FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Saturdays, Feb 14 & Mar 7 - Pastoral Care Ministry Training - Holy Name, Calgary
- Fri, Feb 20 at 7:30 am to Sat, Feb 21 at 11:30 pm - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Sacred Heart, Strathmore.
- NEW! Thu, Feb 26 at 7 to 9 pm - "Buying Her" - Documentary on Human Trafficking, St. Michael's, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 26 at 7 pm - Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom
- Sat Feb 28 (monthly) - Savour the Word: Practices to Experience Scripture and meet God personally, FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Fri-Sun, Mar 13-14 - God Squad Conference, St. Peter's, Calgary
- Fri-Sun Mar 20-22 - Calgary Live-In Retreat, St. John Paul II Collegiate School, Okotoks
- NEW! Fri-Sat, Mar 13-14 - GodSquad's Men Conference, St. Peter's, 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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