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| A resting place for our miscarried children; Multiply the Hope; Lauretta Dearing, and many more! |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.’ ~ Luke 10:21-22
Read today's Readings & Reflection
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Sara Francis shares how years of prayer and perseverance have led to the Loreto Crypt: A Sanctuary for Little Souls, the first permanent resting place in our Diocese for miscarried babies. Read more
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The Red Wednesday Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral offered a sobering glimpse into the suffering of persecuted Christians. Bishop McGrattan and Fr. John Jwad invite us to stand with those who endure violence, discrimination, and displacement for their faith. Read more
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We congratulate Archbishop-Designate Stephen Hero. In his Nov. 27 press conference, he reflected on his years of ministry as a priest, rector, professor, and Bishop of Prince Albert, and shared the joy of returning to the city he has long called home. Read more
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Lauretta Dearing became the first woman in our diocese to enter this ancient vocation. Her commitment invites us to reflect on the beauty of a life rooted in prayer, offered for the Church, and lived in deep union with Christ. Photos & Video
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From a small town in Masbate, Phillipines, to the altar of Holy Infant Jesus Parish, Fr. Paolo’s path to the priesthood is a story filled with twists, challenges, and grace. His journey shows how God can take a spark lit in childhood and turn it into a lifelong vocation. Read more
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Sr. Zacharia Hryc, OP tells how a mother’s desperate prayer over her infant daughter became the beginning of a vocation shaped by trust in God and Our Lady. Her story highlights the profound role parents play in helping their children discover God’s call. Read more
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#GivingTuesday doesn’t end today! At Elizabeth House, every gift will be matched up to $25,000 until Dec 19. Give today and help your generosity reach the mothers in need. Give now
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Last Reminder for Elizabeth House Christmas Wish List
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Help bring Christmas hope and joy to moms and babies at Elizabeth House. List of new items for donation here
Donation Drop-off Days:
Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
- Dec 2, 3 & 4 – 10 am to 3 pm
- Dec 9 & 10 – 1 pm to 6 pm
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Last Reminder for Winter Gifts for Feed the Hungry Guests
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Drop off new mittens, socks, toques, scarves and gloves for Feed the Hungry Christmas gifts!
Donation Drop off Days:
St. Mary’s Cathedral Office (219 18 Ave SW, Calgary)
- Mon to Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, closed from 12–1 pm until Dec 10.
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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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| Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary - A Jubilee Apostolic Blessing Mass with Bishop William T. McGrattan. |
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Monday, Dec 8 at 7 pm - St. Mary's Cathedral. Join Bishop McGrattan for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the feast that also honours the Cathedral's patron. This special Mass includes the final Apostolic Blessing for the Jubilee Year of Hope.
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- Sat, Dec 6 - Rorate Mass - Ascension, Calgary
- Mon, Dec 8 - Solemnity of Immaculate Conception - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Wed, Dec 10 - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's, Cathedral
- Fri, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Ascension, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 13 - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sat, Dec 20 - Rorate Mass - St. Cecilia, Calgary
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Join us on Tue, Dec 10 at 4 pm at Queen’s Park Cemetery for the blessing of the Loreto Crypt, a sacred resting place for little ones lost through miscarriage, offering families hope and remembrance. More
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Saturdays, Dec 13 and Jan 24, 10 am to 3 pm at Canadian Martyrs, Calgary - Come be formed for Pastoral Care Ministry, supporting the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, and bereaved in our parish communities. More
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- Nov 29-Dec 20 - Simbang Gabi in Calgary Parishes and Cochrane
- Tue, Dec 2 - Merry Merry Christmas Concert - St. Gerard's, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Dec 2 - What emotions can tell us about the Hebrew revival - Calgary Council of Christians & Jews
- Wed, Dec 3 - Advent by Candlelight - for Women - Ascension, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Dec 5 - Advent Taize Prayer - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Dec 3, 10, 16, 17 & 18 - Stargaze - An Advent Experience of Wonder, Worship and Waiting - Participating Parishes
- Dec 5-7 - Advent Retreat: Anchored in Mystery - Mount St. Francis, Calgary
- Fri, Dec 5 - A Night of Beauty - Christmas Event - Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge
- Dec 5-7 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Holy Family, Medicine Hat
- Sat, Dec 6 - The Living Nativity - St. James', Okotoks
- Sat, Dec 6 - Living Nativity - Holy Name, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 6 - Advent Taize Prayer Service - St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 6 - Rorate Mass - Ascension, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 6 - The Flight before Christmas - Concert - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 6 - Living Nativity - Holy Name, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 6 - Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission - Livestream - Parishes in the Diocese
- Sun, Dec 7 - The Greccio Christmas Pageant - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Mon, Dec 8 - St. Mary's High School 140th Anniversary Celebration - St. Mary's High School, Calgary
- NEW! Mon, Dec 8, 15 & 22 - Advent Group Retreat on Zoom with FCJ Centre
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- Mon - Dec 8 at 7 pm- Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Final Jubilee Mass with Apostolic Blessing - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Mon - Dec 8 - Screening of the Litany of St. Joseph Concert- St. Peter's, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Dec 10 - Loreto Crypt Blessing - Queen's Park Cemetery
- NEW! Wed, Dec 10 at 7 pm - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's, Cathedral
- Wed, Dec 11 - Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great
- Thu, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Mission Mexico Day (Mission Mexico Sunday on Dec 14)
- NEW! Fri, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mass & Dinner at Ascension, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 13 - Catholic Advent Market - Shedpoint, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 13 at 7:30 am - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Dec 12-13 - From Suffering to Hope - Online Single Mothers Retreat with Momentum
- NEW! Dec 12-14 - Peaks & Prairies Ensemble 2025 Holiday Send-Off - with Dec 14 performance at St. Mary's, Banff
- NEW! Sat, Dec 13 & Jan 24 - Pastoral Care Ministry Training, Canadian Martyr's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 20 - Rorate Mass - St. Cecilia, Calgary
- Sun, Dec 14 - A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sun, Dec 14 - Advent Liturgy with the Secular Franciscan Order, St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Dec 15-23 - Simbang Gabi - St. Thomas More, Calgary
- NEW! Dec 16-24 - Simbang Gabi - All Saints Parish, Lethbridge
- Thu, Dec 18 - Benedictine Spirituality - Online
- Sat, Dec 28 at 5 pm - Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year - St. Mary's Cathedral
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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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