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| Photos from the Candlemas; Clergy new assignments; Catholic Health Care Week |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, ‘Who touched my clothes?’ And his disciples said to him, ‘You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, “Who touched me?” ’ He looked all round to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’ (Mark 5:30-34) | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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Read one story within that wider legacy: the Sisters of Charity who helped lay the foundations of Catholic health care in Alberta, and how their mission continues today through Covenant Health sites serving our communities. Read now
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Updates on priest and deacon appointments, retirements, and pastoral assignments. Please keep our clergy in your prayers. Read now
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How do we live compassion in real, concrete ways? Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Good Samaritan, with practical parish and family resources to help us accompany those who suffer. Read now
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Pope February Prayer Intention for February 2026
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. Full prayer
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40 Hours of Devotion for Vocations
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“The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations, and does so chiefly by persistent and humble prayer for vocations.” ~Pope St. John Paul II
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The Assembly of Women Religious are inviting you to come for an hour of adoration for vocations to the Consecrated Life. We are gathering for a day of prayer in silent adoration of our Lord at Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish church, 2111 Uxbridge Drive NW, Calgary, on Friday, February 6, from 9 am (Mass) until 6:45 pm (Benediction). 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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| February - April Highlights |
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Thu, Feb 12, from 7 pm to 9 pm at McGivney Hall, St Mary’s University – An illustrated lecture by George Ferzoco on Dante’s journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, and why The Divine Comedy continues to inspire faith, imagination, and hope today. More
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Sat, Feb 14 and Mar 7, from 10 am to 3 pm at Holy Name Parish, Calgary – Training for new and experienced pastoral care ministers focused on presence, compassionate visiting, and accompaniment of the sick, elderly, homebound, and grieving. Register at catholicyyc.ca/pastoralcare.
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Tue, Feb 17, from 7- 8:30 pm, or Sun, Feb 22, 3-4:30 pm at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, Cochrane – Join Fr. Guylain Prince, OFM, for a presentation and introduction to Christian contemplative prayer. One session, offered on two dates.
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Thu, Feb 26, from 7 pm to 9 pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Community – Documentary screening on sex trafficking, followed by a Q&A with a former human trafficking investigator. Hosted by IWIN/CWL. Viewer discretion advised. Ages 16+.
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- Feb 1-7 - National Catholic Health Care Week
- Tuesdays, Feb 3 - Mar 3 - Grief Share Program - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Wednesdays, Feb 4 - Mar 25 - Gentle Fitness Class - St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Hall
- Wed, Feb 4, - St. Joseph Chastity Group for Men (Young Adults) - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Sat-Sun, Feb 7-8 - Medieval Capitals Workshop with Susan Keyes, St. Mary's University
- Sat, Feb 7 - Triduum Workshop for Liturgical Ministers - in 6 parish locations - catholicyyc.ca/triduum
- Sat, Feb 7 - Rosary Brigade - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 7 - Breakfast with the Bishop - Railway Cafe, Heritage Park, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 8 - International Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking - Prayer Service - Online
- Wed, Feb 11 - World Day of the Sick
- NEW! Thu, Feb 12 - Dante & Our Divine Comedy with George Ferzoco - St. Mary's University
- Thu, Feb 12 - Catholic Grandparents Group, St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Feb 13 - Couples Night Out - Conflict Management - St. Mary's, Cochrane
- Fri-Sat Feb 13-14 - Through the Desert God Leads us to Freedom - Pre-Lenten Retreat , FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 14 - Valentine's Day Gala Fundraiser - St. James' Parish, Okotoks
- Saturdays, Feb 14 & Mar 7 - Pastoral Care Ministry Training - Holy Name, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Feb 17 - Journeying into Silence - with Fr Guylain Prince, OFM - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 at 5 pm. Mass with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral.
- Thu, Feb 19 at 7 pm - Couples Marriage Enrichment Workshop on Forgiveness, Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Fri, Feb 20 at 7:30 am to Sat, Feb 21 at 11:30 pm - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Sacred Heart, Strathmore.
- NEW! Sat, Feb 21 at 11 am - Launch of Share Lent Campaign: "On Track for Justice" - Online (Zoom)
- Thu, Feb 26 at 7 to 9 pm - "Buying Her" - Documentary on Human Trafficking, St. Michael's, Calgary
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- Thu, Feb 26 at 7 pm - Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom
- Sat, Feb 28 - Retraite de famille 2026 - Paroisse Sainte-Famille
- 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! Sat, Feb 28 at 10 am - AB/NWT Share Lent Workshop - Online (Zoom)
- Fri-Sun, Mar 13-14 - God Squad Conference, St. Peter's, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Mar 12 - Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph. Mass with Bishop McGrattan at 5 pm - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Fri-Sun Mar 20-22 - Calgary Live-In Retreat, St. John Paul II Collegiate School, Okotoks
- NEW! Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 28 - Triumph Retreat - Freedom through Healing - Sisters of Providence, Edmonton
- Wed, Mar 25 at 5 pm - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - Mass with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral.
- NEW! Thu, Mar 26 - St. Mary's President's Gala - Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park
- Sunday, Mar 29 at Noon - Palm Sunday with Bishop McGrattan, 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! April 17-18 - Renewal Conference on Missionary Discipleship - St. Michael's, Calgary - Details coming soon!
- NEW! Apri 17-18 - Encounter Ministries School of Healing - St. Peter's, 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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