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Crystalina Evert is coming to Calgary | Rest in peace, Sr. Carol Krull, SCSL |
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"Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." ~John 10:9-10
"Jesus, Good Shepherd and door of the sheep, is a leader whose authority is expressed in service, a leader who, in order to command, gives his life and does not ask others to sacrifice theirs... Today we are invited...to follow Jesus, the Risen One, as the one sure guide who gives meaning to our life." ~Pope Francis | Gospel of the Day & Reflection
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"Getting up in the middle of the night and driving to Adoration for 3 am was an amazing experience. While meditating on the actual presence of Christ right before my eyes, I was struck by how more acute and aware my senses and attention were at this dark hour," shares one parishioner during the 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations. The response to this initiative has indeed been extraordinary. Over the last month and a half, more than a thousand parishioners have come to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
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Rest in Peace: Sr. Carol Krull, SCSL
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Sr. Carol Krull, SCSL, a Sister of Charity of St. Louis for 63 years, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Rockyview Hospital, Calgary, AB, at the age of 86 years.
Sister Carol, born in Windthorst, SK, joined her community in 1958, dedicating her life to service. Saskatchewan was her birthplace and she spent most of her life ministering there. With declining health, she moved to Calgary at Swan Evergreen Village to be with community. The scripture passage that spoke to her so forcefully became for her a way of life: “What is good has been explained to you, O Mortal; this is what God asks of you; only this, to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6: 8)
Obituary and funeral info
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Quinton Amundson: Calgary finds sheep returning to flock
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Quinton Amundson from The Catholic Register reports on what he found encouraging from our newly released 2023 Diocese of Calgary Impact Report, "Based on the data, the most remarkable success story of the previous calendar year was the stupefying rise in sacramental celebrations." Read more
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Pastoral Renewal Updates
"We are very excited to host this gathering in our faith-filled parish, and we look forward to a wonderful event," shares one of our Parish Renewal Team members in SW Calgary, a sentiment shared by many throughout our Diocese.
We are witnessing an exciting phase of pastoral renewal, with many parishes actively engaging in the planning and execution of their renewal gatherings.
On April 13, St. James Parish in Calgary embarked on its renewal journey, which was quickly followed by four other parishes over the last weekend alone. The depth of discussions and the excitement for community renewal noted by the Parish Renewal Teams have been a wonderful encouragement, showcasing the strong desire for growth within our parishes.
Meanwhile, the Diocesan Leadership Renewal Team is preparing for the June release of the parish survey and a team-building initiative to further support our renewal journey. Stay tuned for more updates on these transformative efforts.
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St. Martha's, Lethbridge: Renewal Lunch Gathering
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St. Martha's Parish in Lethbridge started their new journey last Saturday with lunch, prayer, and a discernment process that included group discussions. It was an opportunity to discuss our life journey with our Church and bring us closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Read more
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Were you at the Vocations Rally on Good Shepherd Sunday? |
Hundreds gathered at St. Michael's, Calgary on Sunday, April 21, 2024 for the Vocations Rally! Photos and videos will be shared here next week!
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- Apr 15 - May 10 | Holy Spirit Plant Sale - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- Tue, Apr 23 | The Our Father as a Programme of Life: Managing Trials and Resisting Evil - Zoom with CCCB
- Thu, Apr 25 | Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom meeting
- NEW! Thu, Apr 25 | Earth Day: Awakening - FCJ Retreat Centre.
- Apr 26-27 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - St. Cecilia, Calgary
- Fri, Apr 26 | ABLAZE Youth Ministry - FacetoFace Ministries for Gr. 9-12 - St. Bonaventure's, Calgary
- Sat, Apr 27 | New Catholics: A Day wiht the Sisters - Divine Mercy Centre
- NEW! - Apr 27-28 | White Elephant & Plant Sale - St. Gerard's, Calgary
- Tue, April 30 | The Our Father as a Programme of Life: Daily Bread and the Gift of Forgiveness - Zoom with CCCB
- May 3-4 | Women's Conference: Worthy and Made New - with Beloved Daughters - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Wed, May 8 | A Day Away Retreat - Mount St. Francis
- Fri, May 10 | GrACE Summit 2024 - Corpus Christi Parish Hall, Edmonton
- May 11-20 | Corpus Christi CWL Clothing/Textile Recycling Drive
- Sat, May 11 | Tolkien's Faith and Works - Clear Water Academy, Calgary
- May 10-12 | Holding to Hope: Christian Young Professionals Silent Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
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- Sat, May 11 | Hike for Life - Prince's Island Park, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, May 11 | Dinner & Entertainment with Richard & Deborah Popovich - St. Gerard's, Calgary
- May 11-20 | CWL Clothing and Textiles Recycling Drive - Corpus Christi, Calgary
- NEW! May 10-12 | Christian Young Professionals Silent Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- May 11-12 | Calgary Pro-Life Mothers Day Rose Sale - most Calgary parishes
- Sun, May 12 | Knights' Breakfast in Brooks - St. Mary's, Brooks
- Tue, May 14 | Billings Ovulation Method: Preparing for Marriage - Zoom
- NEW! Wed, May 22 | Come & See - dinner & discussion - Sisters of Providence, Edmonton
- Thu, May 23 | Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom
- NEW! Fri, May 24 | The Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition - St. Michael's, Calgary
- May 24-26 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - St. James', Okotoks
- Sun, May 26 | Vespers & Study of St. Francis - St. Luke, Calgary
- May 31 - June 2 | Women's Weekend Retreat - Mount St. Francis
- NEW! Save the date: Sat, June 1 | Mary's Festival at St. Mary's University
- June 7-9 for Men's Weekend Retreat - Mount St. Francis
- NEW! Tue, June 11 | Billings Ovulation Method: Charting through Peri-Menopause - Zoom
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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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SUNDAY OFFERING |
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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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