Let us pray
O Gracious God, we give You thanks for Your overflowing generosity to us. Thank You for the blessings of the food we eat and especially for this feast today. Thank You for our home and family and friends, especially for the presence of those gathered here. Thank You for our health, our work and our play. Please send help to those who are hungry, alone, sick, and suffering war and violence. Open our hearts to Your love. We ask Your blessing through Christ, Your Son, Amen.
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, pray for us.
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"Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." ~ Lk 10:25-37 Today's Reading & Reflection
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Pastoral Care Ministry Training: A workshop in true listening
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"During the role-playing exercises, it was fascinating to see how easily and naturally we all slipped into trying to 'fix' things by offering advice," shares Valerie Dykstra, parishioner of Holy Family Parish in Medicine Hat. But It isn't about fixing, it's about true listening. Read about the 4 key takeaways Valerie received from Pastoral Care Ministry Training last month. Read more
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Priests explored the mission of laity on a journey toward Pastoral Renewal
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Priests in the Diocese of Calgary convened for a four-day study at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies last week. Led by Professor Lucas Pollice from Augustine Institute, the clergy explored the mission of the laity and new evangelization, and prepared for the Pastoral Renewal in the Diocese. Read more & View photos
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Join Vocatio: An event for men discerning the Priesthood and men and women discerning the Consecrated Life. Find more info
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Development and Peace - What they do
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Tue, Oct. 7 at 7 pm - Corpus Christi, Calgary | Listen to Carol Hollywood present the current work of Development and Peace - Caritas Canada to help people affected by poverty, disaster, and violence.
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Candlelit Rosary at St. Bonaventure Church
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Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 pm - St. Bonaventure, Calgary | In this month of Holy Rosary, St. Bonaventure invites you to their parish candlelit Living Rosary for our Blessed Mother.
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Rosary Coast to Coast
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Fri, Oct. 13 at 6pm - Zoom | Join Catholics worldwide in praying the rosary together, for the Rosary Coast to Coast. There will be recitation of the Rosary, Divine Mercy and songs.
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Canada Wide Rosary Rally at the Cathedral
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Sat, Oct. 14 at Noon - St. Mary's Cathedral | The Calgary Chapter of the Legion of Mary invites you to participate in a Canada-Wide Rosary Rally. More
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Journeying Together
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Fri & Sat (Oct. 13 & 14) at Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary | Join a transformative workshop "Journeying Together - Hope and Healing workshop" with speakers Eunice Peterson (psychologist) and Fr. Michael Bombak (Ukrainian Catholic priest and father of 5) designed for those navigating the grief of miscarriage. More info & registration
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White Mass - Oct 18
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Wed, Oct. 18 at 7 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral | Calgary Catholic Medical Association invites you to celebrate the feast of St. Luke with a Eucharistic Celebration with Fr. Nathan Siray and Fr. Cristino Bouvette. All are welcome, especially those working or interested in Catholic Healthcare in our Diocese. Reception to follow. More info
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Love More 6.0 for the Retired Priests
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Sat, Oct. 14 at 7 pm - St. Thomas More Parish, Calgary | Couples for Christ invites you to the benefit concert for the care of our retired priests. The concert will feature local artists with their amazing voices and talents. More info
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Our Lady of Fatima
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Sat, Oct. 14 at 5 pm to 7 pm - Our Lady of Fatima, Calgary | A special evening of devotion and prayer to Our Lady of Fatima! Come together with your family for a Rosary, followed by Mass, and a luminous candlelight procession, to honour Our Blessed Mother. More info
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Vespers and the Study of the Life of St. Francis
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Sun, Oct. 15 at 2 pm to 4 pm - St. Luke's Church, Calgary | Join the Secular Franciscans as they share faith and life experiences, and pray Vespers together. There will be study on the life of St. Francis. More info
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Enlarge the Tent
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Mon, Oct. 16 at 10:30 am - Online via livestream, or in person at St. Martha's Parish, Lethbridge | Back for a second series, Fr. Tim Boyle will speak on "The Art of Accompaniment." The theme for this talk is: "A petrified Church..how did we get here?" More info
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Women's Retreat Day
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Thu, Oct. 19 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm - FCJ Centre | Mary, like us, was a woman with questions, joys, sorrows, worries, and challenges in her everyday life. Join this women's retreat and be spiritually inspired by our Blessed Mother and her deep faith. More info
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Like a Mighty River Conference
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Fri-Sat, Oct. 20-21, at St. Luke's Parish, Calgary | Be empowered, uplifted, and strengthened with the limitless power of God in our lives. Speakers: Fr. Jerald D'Souza, Fr. Fabio de Souza, Fr. Gabriel Arihi and Deacon Stephen Robinson. Register now
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RCIA Workshop
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Sat, Oct. 21 from 10 am to 3 pm - St. Anthony’s Parish, Calgary | The Diocese of Calgary is sponsoring a workshop for parish RCIA teams, catechists, sponsors, clergy, and anyone interested in learning more about the RCIA process with presenters Fr. Bill Corcoran and Dave & Sandy Marshall. More info
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Bishop Caroll High School Open House
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Thu, Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8 pm | Bishop Caroll High School offers Catholic education in a self-directed personalized learning environment, alongside a full range of athletics, fine arts, and hockey skills programs. More info
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Benedictine Spirituality
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Thu, Oct. 26 at 7 pm to 8:15 pm - Zoom meeting | Learn about Benedictine spirituality and how to live a balanced prayer and work life. We will pray the Vespers, Lectio Divina, and discuss the Study of the Rule of St. Benedict. More info
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Taizé's Rosary |
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Fri, Oct. 27 at 7:30 pm - St. Joseph's, Calgary | “Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word.” You are invited to enter into the mystery of God's love through this unhurried prayer of the Rosary and Taizé's hymns.
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Walking with Women in the Old Testament
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Thu, Oct. 26 from 7 to 8:30 pm at FCJ Centre, Calgary | Bible study on the lives and times of the women in the Old Testament, and how they can inspire and shape our lives as modern-day women. Register
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The Lord is My Strength
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Sat, Oct. 28 from 10 am to 3:45 pm - Divine Mercy Centre | The Sisters of Divine Mercy invites you to a day retreat with Holy Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Conferences, and candlelight Adoration with inspirational hymns. More
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Liveloud Unplugged: Encounter
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Sat, Oct 28 at 5 pm - St. James' Parish, Okotoks | Get inspired and uplifted at Liveloud Unplugged: Encounter, a worship night celebrating faith through music with talented musicians and artists. More
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She Sings
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Sat, Oct. 28 from 7 pm to 10 pm - Cardel Theatre, Calgary | For women of all ages, a time of music and fellowship. Featuring local women sharing testimonies of life and faith through song and story telling. Refreshments to follow. More
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Pastoral Care Ministry Training is now offered in Calgary
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Saturdays, Nov. 11 & 25 - from 9 am to 4 pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre | The Diocese of Calgary is offering a Pastoral Care Ministry Training for those who feel called to assist theri parish in a healing ministry to the sick, elderly, dying, homebound and bereaved members.
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Memorial Liturgy for those grieving a Miscarriage or Stillbirth
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Tue, Nov. 14 at 7 pm, St. Mary's Cathedral | Join Bishop McGrattan in an annual prayer gathering to commend our children communally into the embrace of our merciful God and to support those who are grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth.
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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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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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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.
And 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 calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page feature 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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