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Today's Readings & Reflection
‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt.. Do to others as you would have them do to you.~ Luke 6:27-31
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Earlier this week, Bishop William McGrattan, as Bishop of Calgary and President of the CCCB, called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis, lifting the Holy Father in our prayers during his illness. "May the Lord, through Our Lady’s powerful intercession, grant him renewed strength, health, and energy in his vocation to serve the Church as the Successor of Peter and the Vicar of Christ on earth."
Let us unite in prayer, asking God to strengthen Pope Francis, ease his suffering, and restore him to health so he may continue his ministry for our Universal Church. More
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Fr. Jonathan Gibson and Sean Lynn share their excitement for the Litany of St. Joseph Live Concert! Join this unforgettable evening of music and devotion on Mar 17 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. Read now
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What does artificial intelligence mean for human dignity? In Antiqua et Nova, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith explores AI’s impact on society, highlighting its potential and ethical challenges. Read now
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Reason for Your Hope
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The first of three parish missions launched this past weekend—what a blessing to begin at St. Martha’s Parish in Lethbridge! 🙏 Check out the highlight video
But the journey continues! Two more retreats are coming up in Calgary:
St. Peter’s Parish, Calgary
Fri, Feb 28 – Sat, Mar 1
St. Bonaventure Parish, Calgary
Fri, Mar 7 – Sat, Mar 8
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
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- Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary - Sat, Mar 1 at 7 am to Sun, Mar 2 at 11 pm
- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, Mar 7 at 3 pm to Sun, Mar 9 at 7 am (Chapel)
- Sacred Heart, Strathmore - Fri, Mar 14 at 7:45 am (Mass) - Sat, Mar 15 at 11:45 pm (Benediction)
- St. Ambrose, Coaldale - Sun, Mar 16 after 4 pm Mass to Tue, Mar 18 at 10 am
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| Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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Join Bishop McGrattan for the Solemnity of St. Joseph - A Jubilee Year Mass with the Apostolic Blessing. Receive a Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions. More info
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Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition
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Feb 27 - Mar 2 at St. Bonaventure - Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles created and designed by the Blessed Carlo Acutis.
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Reason for Your Hope
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Feb 28 - Mar 1 at St. Peter's, Calgary -Jubilee Mission Weekend for all! Strengthen your relationship with God and learn to share His message with confidence.
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Sat, Mar 1, from 9 am to 3 pm at FCJ Centre, Calgary | Join this Lenten retreat with Fr. Julian Studden to reflect on Christ’s Passion, death, and resurrection. To register, call 403-228-4215 - online. More
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Sat, Mar 1, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary | Young and engaged couples are invited to Mass at 12:30 pm, followed by a formation session with Fr. Troy Nguyen. Childcare available. More
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Sat, Mar 1, from 10 am to 3 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Church | A day of healing and renewal with Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Mass, healing prayers, and the Hour of Mercy. More
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Sat, Mar 1, at 11:30 am (MT) - Online via Zoom | Join Development and Peace — Caritas Canada for the Turn Debt into Hope webinar, launching the Share Lent 2025 campaign. More
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- Wed, Feb 26 - Billings Chart-Along: Postpartum - Online
- NEW! Wed, Feb 26 - Young Adults: Marian Consecration with SFXC - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- NEW! Fri, Feb 28 - Journeying with Jesus through Lent with Fr. Julian Studden - FCJ Centre
- Feb 27 - Mar 2 - Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition of Blessed Carlo Acutis - St Bonaventure, Calgary
- Feb 28 - Mar 1 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Peter's, Calgary
- Feb 28 - Mar 2 - Retrouvaille Weekend Programme - Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 1 - Living the Paschal Mystery - with Fr. Julian Studden - FCJ Centre
- Sat, Mar 1 - Live-in Retreats AGM & Retreat - Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge
- Sat, Mar 1 - A Night of Stories & Songs - Sacred Heart, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 1 - Young Couples Saturday Formation on Love & Responsibility with Fr. Troy Nguyen - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Sat, Mar 1 - Pilgrims of Hope Retreat - Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 1 - "Turn Debt into Hope" National Launch - Zoom
- Wed, Mar 5 - Ash Wednesday
- Thu, Mar 6 - St. Mary's University President's Gala - Heritage Park, Calgary
- Thu, March 6 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 - World Day of Prayer
- NEW! Fri, Mar 7 - Apostali Viae Gospel Encounter - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 - Women's Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Feb, Mar 7 - Friday Night Vigil Eucharistic Adoration - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mar 7 - 8 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Bonaventure's, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 & 21 - Ablaze - Gr 9-12 FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sun, March 9 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Thomas More, Calgary
- Mar 11 & 26 - Tour of the Holy House of Our Lady & St. John - Ordinariate school at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
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- Sat, Mar 15 - Immerse Youth Night - Gr 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sun, March 16 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Patrick's, Calgary
- Mon, Mar 17 - Litany of St. Joseph Live Concert - Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary
- Mon, Mar 17 - Search for Wisdom Today - with Fr. Tim Boyle - St. Martha's Lethbridge & Online (Youtube Livestream)
- Wed, Mar 19 - Jubilee Year Mass with Apostolic Blessing on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, at St. Mary's Cathedral (7 pm)
- Thu, Mar 20 - Marriage Enrichment Workshop on Communication - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Mar 20, 22, 27, 29 | Lenten Renewal Gathering with Bishop McGrattan. Details coming soon.
- Mar 21-23 - Live-in Retreat in Okotoks, AB - St. John Paul II Collegiate School
- Tue, Mar 25 - Growing through Adversity - FCJ Centre
- Tue, Mar 25 - Lenten Healing Retreat - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Mar 25 - Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord
- NEW! Fri, April 4 - Taize Lenten Prayer - Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, April 5 - Run for L’Arche - St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
- Apr 13 - Palm Sunday
- April 18 - Good Friday & Outdoor Way of the Cross (Downtown Calgary)
- April 20 - Easter Sunday
- Jubilee of Hope events in the Diocese of Calgary
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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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| Get the latest updates |
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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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| JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE |
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The Jubilee Year begins on Dec 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. In our Diocese, we will mark this sacred time with an Opening Mass at the Cathedral on Sun, Dec 29, 2024 (Feast of the Holy Family) and conclude on Jan 6, 2026 (Solemnity of Epiphany).
Pope Francis has dedicated this Jubilee to “Pilgrims of Hope.” Rooted in baptism, we are nourished by Christ, guided by the Spirit, and called to journey in hope—trusting in God’s grace and longing for eternal life.
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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.
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 the calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page features 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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