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| What happens when 29 couples say “yes” to God in one celebration? |
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On Sept 9, Bishop McGrattan blessed their new chapel, marking a joyful new beginning for the Seeds' mission of prayer and evangelization. Read more
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You don’t need to be a teacher to be a trustee. What’s essential is being a committed Catholic with a passion for education. Trustees serve their community and safeguard the Catholic identity of our schools. Deadline to apply: Mon, Sep 22, 2025. Learn more
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Bishop McGrattan has announced the retirement of Msgr. Noel Farman, along with new priest appointments and community relocations in the Diocese. We are grateful for Msgr. Noel's devoted priestly service and hold him in our prayers with best wishes. Read now
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| An interview with Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp, Pastor of St. Bernard and Our Lady of Assumption, Calgary |
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Discerning God’s Call
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From seeds of faith in childhood to a deep desire to serve his parish and Diocese, Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp shares how God led him to the priesthood.
He reflects on the blessing of being a spiritual father and encourages young men to keep their hearts open to God’s call. What moments shaped his vocation? And what advice does he have for those discerning today? Read now
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| Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025 |
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FIAT Retreat for Young Women (16+)
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“Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” (Lk 1:38)
The FIAT Retreat is an invitation for young women (16+) to echo Mary’s “yes” by taking time to pray and discern God’s call. Mass, Adoration, guided talks, and personal conversations with the Sisters of Calgary. More
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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, Sep 25, 7–9 pm, St. Mary’s University, Calgary | Discover how countless lay and religious women played pivotal leadership roles in Catholic history, and how remembering them can renew our vision of the Church today. Info & registration
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Sat, Sep 27, 5 pm, St. Mary's Cathedral | Join Bishop McGrattan in celebrating the World Day of Migrants & Refugees. All are invited to gather in prayer and solidarity with migrants and refugees in our communities and around the world. More
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Saturdays, Oct 18 & 25, 9 am–4 pm at St. Peter’s, Calgary | Learn to serve the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, and grieving with compassion. Register by Oct 15 at catholicyyc.ca/pastoralcare.
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Sat, Oct 18 at 9 am at St. Mary's Cathedral | Join the Calgary Catholic Medical Association for the annual White Mass with Fr. Nathan Siray, CCMA Chaplain. A social will follow. More
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- Mon, Sep 15 - Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
- Tue, Sep 16 - Trustee Candidates Info Session - St. John's Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Sep 16 at Noon - Into the Breach: Finding a Practical Way to Help Catholic Families Thrive - Free Webinar
- NEW! Tue, Sep 16 - Re-Establishing a National Christian–Jewish Dialogue Organization: Pre-History and Purpose - Paperny Family JCC, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Sep 16 - Jewish Conscience of the Church: Jules Isaac and the Second Vatican Council - Temple B’nai Tikvah, Calgary
- Thu, Sep 18 - Walking the Camino to Santiago - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Fri, Sep 19 - Via Creationis: A Season of Creation Program - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Sep 20 - Annual Used Book Sale - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- Sat, Sep 20 - Bazaar "Junk & Treasure Sale" - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary
- Sat, Sep 20 - Women's Retreat in Lethbridge - All Saints Parish, Lethbridge
- Sunday, Sep 21 - Secular Franciscan Order Information Session - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Tue, Sep 23 - Spiritual Direction: What it is and how it helps - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Sep 23 at Noon - The Five Best Books on Catechesis - Free Webinar
- Wed, Sep 24 - Finding Christ Within - A 12-week Ignatian directed/individual retreat - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Sep 25 - CWL Annual Lecture on Women & Church History with Dr. Bronwen McShea - St. Mary's, Calgary
- Fri, Sep 26 - Feast of St. Jean de Brebeuf and St. Isaac Jogues
- Sat, Sep 27 - Fiat Retreat for Young Women (16+) - St. Luke's Parish, Calgary
- Sat, Sep 27 - From Symptoms to Solution: Hormonal Imbalance - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Sat, Sep 27 - Savour the Word - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Sep 27 - Souped Up Swing Dance - St. Stephen Protomartyr, Calgary
- Sat, Sep 27 - Mass for the World Day of Migrants & Refugees with Bishop McGrattan at 5 pm - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sun, Sep 28 - World Day of Migrants & Refugees
- Sun, Sep 28 - Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada
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- Mon, Sep 29 - Feast of St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St Raphael, Archangels
- Mon, Sep 29 - Evening in the Amazon: What has Amazon to do with us - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Mon, Sep 29-Dec 22 - Remember: Suicide Loss & Grief - 12-week Online Program
- NEW! Tue, Sep 30 at Noon - La práctica y necesidad de la oración mental // The Practice and Necessity of Mental Prayer - Free Webinar
- Thu, Oct 2 - ALIES - LIFE HOUSE Silent Auction Fundraiser, First Evangelical Free Church, Calgary
- Fri-Sat, Oct 3-4 - Diocesan Worship Conference for Liturgical Ministry Leaders - St. Mary's Cathedral & St. Mary's High School, Calgary
- Fri, Oct 3 - She Sings: An Evening of Song & Testimony for Women, Cardel Theatre, Calgary
- Fri-Sun, Oct 3-5 - Is Religious Life for You - Sisters of Providence, Calgary
- Sat, Oct 4 - Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi - Diocesan Renewal Year 3
- Sat, Oct 4 - 2025 Mayoral Forum – Calgary Alliance for the Common Good - Knox United Church, Calgary
- Tue, Oct 7 - Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
- NEW! Thu, Oct 9 - Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Sat, Oct 12 - Nigerian Thanksgiving Mass - Ascension, Calgary
- Sunday, Oct 13 - Thanksgiving Day
- Wed, Oct 16 - World Food Day
- Fri-Sat, Oct 17-18 - Diocesan AI Conference in collaboration with St. Mary's University, Calgary
- Oct 18/19 - Catholic Education Sunday
- NEW! Sat, Oct 18 & 25 - Pastoral Care Ministry Training - St. Peter's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Oct 18 - White Mass - Inviting all health care workers - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Sun, Oct 19 - World Mission Sunday
- Sun, Oct 19 - Secular Franciscan Order Fraternity Gathering, St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mon, Oct 20 - Municipal Election
- Thu, Oct 23 - 57th Annual Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast - BMO Centre
- Tue, Oct 28 - Feast of St Simon and St Jude
- Sat, Nov 1 - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
- Sun, Nov 2 - All Souls Day
- Wed Nov 19 - Red Wednesday
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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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