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| From atheist to baptized at 70; Photos from Rite of Election; One of five is lonely; Lenten events |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practise what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. They love to have the place of honour at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect in the market-places, and to have people call them rabbi... The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted. (Matthew 23:1-12)
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After decades of calling himself an atheist, one man entered the Church at 70. A moving reminder that one quiet “come and see” can change everything. More
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Pope Francis has given his blessing to a bold new initiative inviting Catholic men into 30 days of prayer, fraternity, and mission. Read more
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When educators pause to pray and reflect together, something shifts, and Inspiring Faith Days revealed why faith remains at the heart of Catholic education. Read more
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What if renewal begins in silence? Across our diocese, extended Eucharistic Adoration is drawing hundreds and quietly stirring conversions, vocations, and deeper faith. Read more
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One in five is lonely. The statistics are striking, touching seniors and many sitting quietly in our pews. If isolation is growing around us, could the answer already be waiting in our parishes? More
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40 Hours of Devotion for Vocations
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“The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations... by persistent and humble prayer for vocations.” ~Pope St. John Paul II
- St. Ambrose, Coaldale - Thu, Mar 5 at 4 pm to Sat, Mar 7 at 8:30 am
- St. Joseph, Calgary - Thu, Mar. 5 at 6 am to Friday, Mar. 6 at 10 am.
- Holy Spirit, Calgary - Sat, Mar 7 at 7 am to Sun, Mar 8 at 11 pm.
- St. Catherine, Picture Butte - Fri, Mar 13 at 8 pm to Sun, Mar 15 at 10 am.
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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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Lenten Missions, Prayers, and Retreats
- Schedule for Lenten Penitential Services
- Heroic 30 Men's Challenge
31-day program (starts anytime or Mar 1) – Daily challenges for virtue and fraternity - register at heroicmen.org/h30
- NEW! Lenten Mission with Fr. Jerome
Wed–Thu, Mar 4–5, 6:30 pm at St. James, Okotoks — Lenten Parish Mission with Fr. Jerome Lavigne (Mass followed by talk). More info
- The Holy Disruption
One night Mission with Access52 to prepare, challenge, and inspire your Lenten experience. - Thu, Mar 5, 7 pm at St. Paul's, Airdrie - More
- Sun, Mar 15, 7 pm at Sacred Heart, Strathmore - More
- Tue, Mar 17, 7 pm at Canadian Martyrs, Calgary - More
- Charismatic Lenten Retreat
Thu–Sat, Mar 5–7 at St. Luke’s, Calgary – Rosary, Mass, praise and worship, talks, healing prayer. With Dr. D. Jayanand, spiritual director Fr. Paul Raj. Love offering. More
- Taize Lenten Prayer Retreat
Fri, Mar 6, 7 pm at Canadian Martyrs Parish, Calgary – Meditative chant with St. Luke’s Choir; reflection by Fr. Gabriel Arihi. More
- NEW! Lenten Retreat with Sr. Ann Marie Walsh, fcJ & Lisa Gilead - Mon, Mar 9, 16 & 23, 7–8:30 pm (online) - Sacred time of prayer, reflection and renewal. More
- NEW! The Splendour of Chastity & the Angelic Warfare Confraternity - Thu, Mar 12 at 7 pm at St. Cecilia, Calgary — Fr. Derek Remus on living chastity today with support from the Angelic Warfare Confraternity. More
- NEW! From Distant to Real Lenten Mission
Mon–Wed, Mar 16–18 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Ascension, Calgary — Three nights exploring a personal relationship with Jesus in daily life, with Fr. Michael Luxbacher, LC. More
- NEW! Solemnity of St. Joseph with Bishop McGrattan
Thu, Mar 19, at 5 pm at St. Albert the Great, Calgary. All are welcome!
- Couple’s Silent Retreat
Fri, Mar 20 (5 pm) to Sun, Mar 22 (1 pm) at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, Cochrane - A weekend of prayer and reflection for couples rooted in God. More
- Taize Prayer Around the Cross
Fri, Mar 20, 7–8 pm at FCJ Centre, Calgary - Taizé chants, silence, and prayer with Sr. Ita Connery, FCJ | More
- NEW! A Day with Ukrainian Easter Traditions
Sat, Mar 21 from 1 pm to 5 pm at St. Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge - Learn and create traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs with faith reflection. More
- Who Is the Man of the Shroud?
Sun–Tue, Mar 22–24 at St. Michael’s, Calgary – Fr. Andrew Dalton, LC, on Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection in light of the Shroud | More
- NEW! St. Joseph Lenten Mission
Mon–Wed, Mar 23–25 from 7 pm to 9 pm at St. Joseph, Calgary - Evenings of Lectio Divina and Scripture-centred renewal, concluding with a penitential service. More
- Triduum Retreat at St. Bonaventure Parish, Calgary
Tue–Thu, Mar 24–26, 7–8 pm at St. Bonaventure, Calgary – Evenings on Love, Peace, and Harmony with Fr. Troy Nguyen, Fr. Colin O’Rourke, Fr. Lawrence Manolache | More
- Men's Conference at St. Peter's, Calgary
Fri–Sat, Mar 13–14 at St. Peter’s Parish, Calgary – Theme: A Heroic Call to Action. More
- Divine Mercy Healing Lenten Retreat
Sat, Mar 21, 9:30 am–2 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary – Talks, adoration, Mass, healing prayer, anointing | More
- NEW! Holy Week Missions: Youth Track
Sun, Mar 29 to Sat, Apr 4 (varied times) in Calgary & Okotoks - Week-long Holy Week mission for youth (ages 13–17) with Mass, Adoration, Stations, and community. More
- Tenebrae - with St. John Choir Schola
Sun, Mar 29, 7:30 pm at St. Anthony’s, Calgary – Lenten Scripture and sacred music by St. John Choir Schola. More
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Wed, Mar 11, 10 am–3 pm, Catholic Pastoral Centre – Complimentary workshop on supporting those living with dementia with dignity and compassion. Register online by Mar 4. More info
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Saturday, March 14 from 11 am to 2 pm at St. James Catholic Church in Okotoks - single moms are invited to gather for fellowship, prayer, and encouragement, with children welcome. More info
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This spring, Horizons of Hope invites parishioners, caregivers, and medical professionals to explore Catholic teaching on end-of-life care and compassionate accompaniment. More
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- Now - Mar 8 - Fill the Freezer Fundraiser with St. Pius X. More info
- Thu, Mar 5 - Introduction to Natural Family Planning - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Fri, Mar 6 - First Friday Mass - with St. John Choir Schola - St. Cecilia, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 7 at 10 am to 11 am - Family Eucharistic Adoration - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Weekend of Mar 7-8 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Mar 8 at 1 pm- From "Yes" to "Amen" - Beginning the Journey of Religious Life - with Sisters of St. Joseph and Sister Michelle Langlois, FcJ - Zoom event
- Tue, Mar 10 at 7 pm - Public Lecture: Father Ed: The Story of Bill W's Spiritual Sponsor - St. Mary's University
- Wed, Mar 11 - Let's Talk Dementia: Workshop for families, pastoral care, chaplains, clergy and family members - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 12- Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 14 - Momentum: A Catholic Ministry for Single Moms - St. James' Parish, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 19 at 5 pm - Solemnity of St. Joseph, with Bishop McGrattan - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 28 - Triumph Retreat - Freedom through Healing - Sisters of Providence, Edmonton
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 - Calgary Live-In Retreat, St. John Paul II Collegiate School, Okotoks
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 - Couple's Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
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- Sat, Mar 21 - Divine Mercy Healing Lenten Retreat - Our Lady of Assumption, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 25 at 5 pm - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - Mass with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral.
- Thu, Mar 26 - St. Mary's President's Gala - Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park
- NEW! Sat, Mar 28 - Disability, Belonging & the Church: Becoming Sacred Spaces of Sacred Connections - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sunday, Mar 29 at Noon - Palm Sunday with Bishop McGrattan at Noon, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Monday, Mar 30 at 7 pm - Chrism Mass, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Holy Thursday, Apr 2 at 7 pm - with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Friday, Apr 3 at 8:30 am - Outdoor Way of the Cross - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Good Friday, Apr 3 at 3 pm - with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Saturday, Apr 3 at 8 pm - Easter Vigil with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sunday, Apr 4 at Noon - Easter Sunday with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sunday, April 12 - Divine Mercy Sunday - with Bishop McGrattan and Sisters of Divine Mercy - Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary
- NEW! Weekend of April 17-18 - Diocesan Renewal Conference with Bishop Scott McCaig - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Apri 17-18 - Encounter Ministries School of Healing - St. Peter's, Calgary
To share events from your Parish, Lay Association, Catholic school, ministry, or religious community, email us at communications@calgarydiocese.ca
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The mission field is all around us.
It’s in our families, workplaces, and at the hockey rink. You are not on the sidelines of the Church’s mission. You are called to it. Renewal begins when ordinary Christians rediscover this mission.
This spring, we invite you to step away from the noise and make space for what matters most. Join Bishop Scott McCaig and discover how the Holy Spirit equips you, your family, and your parish to lead others to Christ's healing love. Learn practical and effective approaches.
- Friday, April 17 (6–9 pm) & Saturday, April 18 (9 am–4 pm) at St. Michael Catholic Community, Calgary (800 85 St SW, Calgary)
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Keynote speaker: Bishop Scott McCaig, C.C.
Adoration with sacred music; Mass with Bishop McGrattan & Bishop McCaig -
Inspiring talks, ministry presentations, witness stories, prayer, and fellowship
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Ministry booths and Catholic vendors
This complimentary conference includes lunch and refreshments. Registration is required.
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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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