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| Cardinal Collins in Calgary • Defending life is not a political stance • Clergy Updates |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
“When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” ~Luke 14:12-14 | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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Jessica Cyr writes about Cardinal Thomas Collins’ upcoming keynote at Calgary’s Red Mass on Wed, Nov. 26, 2025, 5 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, where he will reflect on St. Thomas More’s courage to follow conscience and faith under pressure. Read more
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As Fr. John celebrates his 60th anniversary of priesthood, we give thanks for his devoted service to God and His Church. May God bless you, Fr. John, with continued strength, peace, and joy in your priesthood. Read now
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Bishop McGrattan has announced clergy changes for the Diocese, welcoming Rev. Andrew Obinyan, appointing new pastors, and thanking Deacons Luis Hong and Vivian Pinto as they retire from active ministry. Read announcement
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Join Bishop McGrattan for the Mass of Solemn Consecration of Lauretta Dearing to the Order of Consecrated Virgins Living in the World, a vocation of women who dedicate their lives wholly to Christ through prayer and service. When: Friday, Nov 21, 2025, at 7 pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral - followed by a reception. All are welcome.
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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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Thu, Nov 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at FCJ Centre, Calgary – Join Dr. Peter Baltutis for practical lessons from the spiritual masters on how to live a life of human flourishing. Call 403-228-4215 or visit fcjcentre.ca to register.
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Tuesdays, beginning Nov 18, from 7 to 9 pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary – A 16-week faith-based program for those experiencing separation or divorce, offering healing, growth, and connection. Register at catholicyyc.ca/transitions
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Tue, Nov 18, at 7 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary – Join Bishop McGrattan in prayer for families grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth. Register at miscarriageliturgy.ca
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Fri, Nov 21, from 8:15 to 9 am (online) – Join this historic live digital dialogue with the Holy Father during the 2025 NCYC. Open to all families, youth, and parish communities. More
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- Thu, Nov 6 - PUSH (Pray until something happens) - FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary
- Nov 7-9 - Is Religious Life for You - live in weekend at Sisters of Providence, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 8 - Christmas Market - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 8 - St. Martin of Tours Lantern Walk - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Mon, Nov 11 - Remembrance Day
- Thu, Nov 13 - Catholicism and Human Flourishing with Dr Peter Baltutis - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Nov 14-16 - Weekend of Welcome at the Calgary Interfaith Council - Various Locations
- Sat, Nov 15, 9:30 am to Noon - Introduction to Chants in the Liturgy - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary.
- Sat, Nov 15 - St Gertrude the Great Prayers & Potluck - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 15 - Holy Spirit CWL Christmas Craft Market - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- Sun, Nov 16 at 10 am - World Day of the Poor - Renewal of Diaconal Promises at 10:00 am Mass with Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Tue, Nov 18 at 7 pm - Memorial Liturgy for those grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Tue, Nov 18 at 7 pm - Transitions - for individuals working through the pain of separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Wed, Nov 19 at 5 pm - Red Wednesday Mass - to pray for Persecuted Christians, with Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Fri, Nov 21 at 8:15 am - Digital Encounter with Pope Leo XIV – Online - Join from Home, School, or Parish!
- NEW! Fri, Nov 21 at 7 pm - Consecration of Lauretta Dearing to the Order of Consecrated Virgins Living in the World - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sat, Nov 22 - Annual Christmas Market - St. Paul's, Airdrie
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- Sat, Nov 22 - Cradle of Hope - Women's Advent Workshop - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sun, Nov 23 at 4 pm - Christ the King Mass with Bishop McGrattan (Annual World Youth Day) with Young Adults - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sun, Nov 23 at 1 pm - Altar Servers Recognition - Mass with Bishop McGrattan - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Wed, Nov 26 at 5 pm - Red Mass for all working in the Legal Profession - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Wed, Nov 26 at 6:30 pm - Prepare a Way in the Wilderness for God with Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Nov 27 at 7 pm - Book Tour: Things We Wish Our Parents Knew - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Nov 29 - Saturday Night Lights for Youth Gr 7-12 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Dec 5-7 - Advent Retreat: Anchored in Mystery - Mount St. Francis, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 6 - The Living Nativity - St. James', Okotoks
- Sat, Dec 6 - Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission - Livestream - Parishes in the Diocese
- Mon - Dec 8 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Jubilee Mass with Apostolic Blessing - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- NEW! Mon, Dec 8 - St. Mary's High School 140th Anniversary Celebration - St. Mary's High School, Calgary
- NEW! Wed, Dec 11 - Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great
- Thu, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Mission Mexico Sunday
- NEW! Sat, Dec 13 - Catholic Advent Market - Shedpoint, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Dec 14 - A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Sun, Dec 14 - Advent Liturgy with the Secular Franciscan Order, St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Dec 18 - Benedictine Spirituality - Online
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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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