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Today's Readings & Reflection
Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
‘For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.” And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow-slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, “Pay what you owe.” Then his fellow-slave fell down and pleaded with him, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you.” But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he should pay the debt.
When his fellow-slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, “You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow-slave, as I had mercy on you?” And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he should pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.’ (Matthew 18:21-35)
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| In memoriam: Fr. Frank Feldmann |
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In the charity of your prayers, please remember Fr. Frank Feldmann, SAC, who passed away on March 9, 2026, in Germany. Fr. Feldmann served for many years in the Diocese of Calgary. During his ministry here, he served as Pastor of St. Paul’s Parish in Airdrie, St. James’ Parish in Okotoks, and St. Cecilia’s Parish in Calgary.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Come walk the grounds, join the special events, and rediscover the joy of living the Gospel simply and faithfully. Find upcoming events and retreat dates online. More
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More than half of Sudan’s population is facing acute hunger. This Lent, consider supporting emergency relief to bring food and hope to families in need. More
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Pray and reflect on Pope Leo’s prayer intention for March 2026, inviting the faithful to unite in prayer for the needs of the world. Watch now
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Recent scam emails reported in our diocesan community are a reminder to stay alert. Here are a few reminders to help you recognize and avoid suspicious messages. 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. Catherine, Picture Butte - Fri, Mar 13 at 8 pm to Sun, Mar 15 at 10 am.
- St. Gerard's, Calgary - Tue, May 12 to Fri, May 15, daily from 9 am to 7 pm.
- Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore - Fri, Jul 2 at 3 pm to Sun, Jul 5 at 7 am.
More about 40 Hours of Devotion for Vocations
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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
- NEW! Lenten Retreat with Sr Gemma
Mon, Mar 9 to Tue, Mar 10 - at 7 pm, St. Gerard's, Calgary - Join St. Gerard's Parish Retreat with Sr. Gemma Labestre, MST - with refreshments after the talk. More
- Heroic 30 Men's Challenge
31-day program (starts anytime or Mar 1) – Daily challenges for virtue and fraternity - register at heroicmen.org/h30
- 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
- The Holy Disruption
One night Mission with Access52 to prepare, challenge, and inspire your Lenten experience. - Sun, Mar 15, 7 pm at Sacred Heart, Strathmore - More
- Tue, Mar 17, 7 pm at Canadian Martyrs, Calgary - More
- 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! Reflection on the Lenten Sunday Gospels
Thursdays, Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Zoom with Sr. Terry (FcJ) - Gather as a community to study, pray, and reflect together. More
- NEW! Carlos Acutis: Roadmap to Reality - Movie
Mon, Mar 16 at 6:30 pm, St. Mary's, Brooks - All are welcome! More
- NEW! Lenten Retreat with Sr. Ann Marie Walsh & Lisa Gilead - Mondays, Mar 16, 23 at 7 pm - Zoom - A sacred time of prayer, reflection and Lenten renewal. More
- Solemnity of St. Joseph with Bishop McGrattan
Thu, Mar 19, at 5 pm at St. Albert the Great, Calgary. All are welcome! More
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- NEW! Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition - Brooks
Mon, Mar 23 to Sun, Mar 29 at St. Mary's, Brooks - Explore photos, descriptions and evidence of 150 Eucharist miracles featured by St. Carlos Acutis. 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
- NEW! Sharing Your Faith - Made Simple
Thu, Mar 26 at 6:45 pm at St. James', Calgary - Simple, biblical ways to talk about Jesus. More
- 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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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
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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
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Help bring this prayerful reenactment of Christ’s Passion to life by assisting with various roles. Register to volunteer.
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- 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 - [SOLD OUT] 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
- 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
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- 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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