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Today's Readings & Reflection
‘When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
‘Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one.For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’ (Matthew 6:7-15)
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Plans collapsed, prayers fell silent, and the future narrowed overnight. Can suffering and hope grow side by side? Read now
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A paramedic, a survivor, a servant. Angela Castellarin reflects on a lifetime of suffering and grace that taught her to say yes to God in ordinary moments. Read now
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It took Deacon Rob McLean five seconds to say yes. His candid reflection on walking for the Calgary Dream Centre with St. Gerard's Parish invites others to step out in solidarity. Read now
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Last Easter Vigil at Holy Spirit Parish, she was baptized after years of doubt and delay, discovering God’s timing is sure. Read now
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First Friday for Consecrated Life
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A hidden act of renewal unfolded on First Friday this month.
Sister Dianne shares how Religious sisters and the faithful spent the day in quiet adoration at Our Lady Queen of Peace, praying for new vocations in our Diocese.
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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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Fri–Sat, Mar 13–14 at St. Peter’s Parish, Calgary: A Heroic Call to Action. Mission: to live faith boldly as men. No pay. Hard road. Real brotherhood. Register here
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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 | Poster & info
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Lenten Missions, Prayers, and Retreats
- Retraite de famille 2026
Sat, Feb 28, 9:30 am–4:30 pm at Sainte Famille, Calgary – Parish family retreat with music, talks, adoration, confession, and children/youth activities (ages 5+). Register: sfamille@shaw.ca
- Share Lent Workshop (online)
Sat, Feb 28, 10 am–12 pm (Zoom) – Explore the Share Lent campaign On Track for Justice and Development and Peace – Caritas Canada. Info: Carmen.Michaud@dvp.org
- NEW! The Holy Disruption
One night Mission with Access52 to prepare, challenge, and inspire your Lenten experience. - Sat, Feb 28, 7 pm at Holy Name, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 5, 7 pm at St. Paul's, Airdrie
- Sun, Mar 15, 7 pm at Sacred Heart, Strathmore
- Tue, Mar 17, 7 pm at Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- NEW! 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.
- 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. Poster & Info
- NEW! 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 | Poster & Info
- NEW! 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 | Poster & info
- 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 | Poster & Info
- 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. Register here
- 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 info & Poster
- 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. Poster & more info
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- 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
- Weekend of Feb 27-Mar 1 - Retrouvaille weekend to help and heal troubled marriages, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 (monthly) - Savour the Word: Practices to Experience Scripture and meet God personally, FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 - Fam Cat (Catholic Family Catechism) - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Now - Mar 8 - Fill the Freezer Fundraiser with St. Pius X. More info
- Tue, Mar 3 - Catholic Women in Leadership Program - Zoom
- 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 - Solemnity of St. Joseph - Find Mass
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- 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
- 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
- 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 Associations, Catholic schools, Catholic organizations, or religious communities, email the poster & information to 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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