Today, Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024, marks the beginning of our 2024 Together in Action campaign. This year, we draw upon Philippians 4:19: "God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” This scripture passage encourages us to trust in God's abundant provision and to share this abundance with others through service and love.
Embracing God’s plan allows us to enrich lives and support those in need. This year's "Together in Action" campaign aims to raise $2 million for crucial causes such as caring for retired priests, hospital chaplaincy, pastoral care, diocesan ministries, and the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund.
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As part of the Diocesan Renewal, the Office of Vocations is excited to launch the 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations in the Diocese of Calgary - catholicyyc.ca/40hours. This initiative invites us to pray continuously for forty hours before the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with a focus on increasing vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
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Visit our Diocesan Lenten Resources at catholicyyc.ca/Lent to find a listing of Lenten missions/retreats in parishes throughout the Diocese, daily Lenten reflections, Stations of the Cross, and lenten activities and inspiration for individuals, children, and families.
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Watch/Listen to curated Lenten videos and programs from Formed.org
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Lenten Reflections with Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire
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Thank you for your participation in the Novena for Renewal! It's encouraging to learn that over 200 people signed up to receive the Renewal prayer daily in their inbox from March 1 to March 9. Many others also chose to pray the Novena on their own.
To date, 44 Parish Renewal Teams have registered, with over 316 individuals committed to working on Renewal in their communities. Let's continue to uphold each other in prayer as we journey through this season of renewal together!
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Thank you Parish Renewal Teams! |
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On February 10, nearly 300 Parish Renewal Team members from across the Diocese convened for a Renewal orientation with the Renewal Leadership Team and Bishop McGrattan. This meeting was held simultaneously in Calgary, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat, with Zoom enabling connections between all sites.
Stay tuned for our next 'Faithfully' issue featuring photos and insights from this inspiring gathering.
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- Fri, Feb 16 | Ablaze Youth Ministry for Gr. 9-12 - FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Feb 16 | Lenten Retreat - St. Paul's, Airdrie
- NEW! Thu, Feb 17 | Toxic Manhood vs Heroic Manhood with Chris Stefanick - Online
- NEW! Thu, Feb 17 | John Paul II Young Adult Group Meet & Greet - St. Vincent Liem Parish
- Fri, Feb 16 | St. Peter's Young Adult Group - St. Peter, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 18 | Rite of Election for All Catechumens - St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Feb 18 - 20 | Lenten Mission with Fr. Julian Studden - St. Gabriel, Chestermere
- Sun, Feb 18 | Vespers & the Study of the Life of St. Francis - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Tues, Feb 20 - Mar 19 | Traveling the Via Dolorosa - FCJ Centre
- Wed, Feb 21 | Inspiration Unplugged - Indigenous Christians: An Authentic Faith - St. Mary's University
- Thu, Feb 22 | Feast of The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle - Mass Finder
- Thu, Feb 22 | Benedictine Spirituality - Online
- Thu, Feb 22 | Sound of Freedom movie screening - IWIN, St. Michael's, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 22 | Walking with Women in the New Testament - FCJ Centre
- Thu, Feb 22 | Men's Night: Brotherhood - Clearwater Academy
- Fri, Feb 23 | Racism! It Stops with Me Panel - cSPACE Marda Loop, Calgary
- Feb 24 - 25 Weekend | Ablaze Youth Ministry Weekend with FacetoFace Ministry for Gr. 9-12: The Depths - Ascension, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 24 | Mercy from Age to Age - From Loneliness Toward a Culture of Encounter - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 24 | Priestly Vocations Night - St. Luke's
- Sat, Feb 24 | Married Love Course with Family Enrichment Calgary
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- NEW! Sat, Feb 24 | Mercy from Age to Age: From Loneliness toward a Culture of Encounter - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Feb 26 - 29 | Lenten Renewal Mission with Dr. Peter Baltutis - St. Luke's Calgary
- Tue, Mar 5 | Taize Lenten Prayer Service - Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- Mar 1-2 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at St. Mary's Cathedral
- Mar 1-3 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at St. Anthony's Calgary
- Mar 1-3 | Retrouvaille Retreat - A lifeline for Married Couples - Calgary
- Mar 1-3 | Single Women (18-35) Come & See Dominican Sisters of Immaculate Conception - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary
- Mar 1-3 | Billings Ovulation Method Workshop
- Sun, Mar 3 | Profession of Religious Vows, Seeds of the Word - St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Mon, Mar 4 - 25 | Follow the light of Christ anew - Zoom
- Tue, Mar 5 | Taize Lenten Prayer Service - St. Luke's Church, Calgary
- Tue, Mar 5 | Lenten Twilight Retreat - Tree of Life - Mt. St. Francis, Cochrane
- Wed, Mar 6 | Lenten Day Away Retreat - Mt. St. Francis, Cochrane
- Mar 8-10 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at St. Luke's Calgary
- Sun, Mar 10 | Knights Breakfast Sunday - St. Mary's Brooks
- NEW! Tue, Mar 12 | Lenten Retreat - St. Paul's, Airdrie
- Mar 13-14 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at St. Bonaventure's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 16 | Priestly Vocations Night - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mar 22-23 | God Squad Men's Conference - Ascension, Calgary
- NEW! Mar 22-24 | Live-In Retreat - St. John Paul II collegiate School, Okotoks
- Sat, Mar 23 | Married Love Course - Calgary
- Mar 24-30 | Holy Week Mission for Youth Gr. 7-12 - St. James', Okotoks
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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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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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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.
And 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 calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page feature 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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