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Today's Readings & Reflection
As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’ And immediately they left their nets and followed him. ~Mark 1:14-20
Read today's Readings & Reflection
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Fri, Jan 24, 6–9 pm at the FCJ Convent | Are you a young woman curious about religious life or seeking to grow in faith and friendship? Join the Fun Night with the Sisters— with pizza, games, meaningful conversations, and prayer. More info
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Fri, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 2 | Dominican Sisters of Calgary (2108 Uxbridge Dr NW, Calgary). Single Catholic women (ages 18–35) are invited to a retreat with the Dominican Sisters to explore religious life and the Dominican charism.
Discover how God may be calling you through prayer, fellowship, and reflection. Register online or email Sr. Wenancja at vocations_ca@sistersop.com.
More info
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Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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Join us during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, an annual global ecumenical celebration from January 18 to 25, where Christians worldwide unite in prayer and reflection for the unity of all Christians.
This year's theme, "Do you believe this?" (John 11:26), commemorates the 1,700th anniversary of the first Christian Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea, inviting us to deepen our shared faith.
We invite you to participate in the following prayer services:
- Wed, Jan 22, 7 pm - FCJ Centre Chapel
Thu, Jan 23, 10 am - SAIT - Stan Grad Centre MB 315 Interfaith Confluence
Thu, Jan 23, 12 pm - University of Calgary, Vitruvian Space (Firmitas B) DC 14
Thu, Jan 23, 3 pm - Mount Royal University, U111
Thu, Jan 23, 7 pm - Sainte Famille, Calgary (French)
Thu, Jan 23, 7 pm - Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary
Calgary Catholic School District: Services at various schools from Jan. 20-24
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Thu, Jan 23, 7 to 9 pm - St. Mary’s University. Explore the inspiring friendships of Pier Giorgio Frassati, rooted in truth and sacrifice, with speaker Fr. David Bellusci, OP. Part of the Inspiration Unplugged series, this lecture delves into Pier Giorgio’s letters and love of the Catholic faith. More info
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Sat, Jan 25, 9 am to 5 pm - Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary. Join the Dominican Laity for a full-day retreat: Missionary Discipleship through Dominican Spirituality. Featuring spiritual talks by Fr. David Bellusci, OP, Mass, Adoration, the Rosary, and group reflections. Free-will offering. More info
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Sat, Feb 1, 10 am – 1 pm at Railway Cafe, Heritage Park. Join the Calgary Catholic Medical Association for Breakfast with the Bishop. Bishop McGrattan will share his reflection, Mission of Hope: A Jubilee Year with the CCMA. Tickets: $40 regular / $25 students. RSVP required. More info.
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Tue, Feb 13 at 7 pm, Online/Livestream. Join the Archdiocese of Edmonton for the first session of "I BELIEVE...", a 7-part catechesis series on the Nicaean Creed, marking the 1700th Anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. Speaker: Deacon Cyril Kennedy. More info
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Transitions
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Tue, Feb 18 | 7 – 9 pm | Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary. Transitions is a 16-week peer-led, God-centred support group designed to foster healing in its participants. It is facilitated within a confidential, safe, and respectful environment of community and belonging for individuals working through the pain of separation and divorce.
Feb 18 is a no-commitment meet-and-greet session. Weekly meetings begin thereafter.
For more info, visit catholicyyc.ca/transitions.
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- Tue evenings, Jan 14 - Mar 4 Grief Share Program - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Jan 14 - Tour of the Holy House of Our Lady & St. John - Ordinariate school at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Fri, Jan 17 & 24 - Ablaze - Gr 6 - 8 FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Jan 18 - 25 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
- Sat, Jan 18 - Bishop's Breakfast with the Nation - St. Peter's, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Jan 16 - Renewed Year, Renewed You - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Jan 18 - Immerse Youth Night - Gr 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Jan 19 - Alpha at St. Gerard's, Calgary
- Mon, Jan 20 - Epiphany Retreat in Daily Life - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Mon, Jan 20 - The Art of Accompaniment - God's Ecstasy - St. Martha, Lethbridge and Livestream
- NEW! Jan 23-24 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer
- Thu, Jan 23 - Fr. David Bellusci, OP on Pier Giorgio Frassati: Truth and Friendship, St. Mary's University
- Thu, Jan 23 - Benedictine Spirituality - Online
- NEW! Thu, Jan 23 - Soirée de prière oecuménique - Sainte-Famille, Calgary
Fri, Jan 24 - Fun Night with the Sisters - FCJ Convent, Calgary
- Sat, Jan 25 - Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, the Apostle
- Sun, Jan 26 – Sunday of the Word of God
- NEW! Sat, Jan 25 - Missionary Discipleship through Dominican Spirituality with Fr. David Bellusci, OP - Holy Spirit, AB
- NEW! Jan 31 - Feb 2 - Come & See with Dominican Sisters Weekend Retreat - Calgary
- NEW! Feb 1-9 - World Interfaith Harmony Week - Calgary
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- NEW! Sat, Feb 1 - Breakfast with the Bishop & The Calgary Catholic Medical Association (CCMA) - Heritage Park, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 2 - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord & World Day for Consecrated Life
- NEW! Sun, Feb 2 - Interfaith Potluck - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Calgary
- Feb 7-9 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - St. Anthony, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Feb 9 - Spoken Word & Concert during Interfaith Harmony Week - Scarboro United Church, Calgary
- Feb 13-18 - Catechist training for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program - Ascension, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Feb 13 - I Believe Series - Council of Nicaea - Online
- NEW! Mon, Feb 17 - The Art of Accompaniment with Fr. Tim Boyle "Second Axial Shift" - St. Martha's Letbhridge or Livestream
- NEW! Tuesday evenings, Feb 18 - Transitions (16 weeks) - for healing after separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- NEW! Wed, Feb 19 - Jubilee Year Mass with Apostolic Blessing on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, at St. Mary's Cathedral (7 pm)
- Sat, Feb 22 - Feast of The Chair of St. Peter, the Apostle
- Wed, Mar 5 - Ash Wednesday
- Fri, Mar 7 - World Day of Prayer
- Sun, Mar 9 - Rite of Election, St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Thu, Mar 6 - St. Mary's University President's Gala - Heritage Park, Calgary
- NEW! Mar 14-15 - God Squad Canada Men's Conference "Pilgrims of Hope" - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Mon, Mar 17 - Litany of St. Joseph Live Concert - Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary
- NEW! Mar 20, 22, 27, 29 | Lenten Renewal Gathering with Bishop McGrattan. Details coming soon.
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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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Get the latest updates |
Visit www.catholicyyc.ca
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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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JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE |
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The Jubilee Year begins on Dec 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. In our Diocese, we will mark this sacred time with an Opening Mass at the Cathedral on Sun, Dec 29, 2024 (Feast of the Holy Family) and conclude on Jan 6, 2026 (Solemnity of Epiphany).
Pope Francis has dedicated this Jubilee to “Pilgrims of Hope.” Rooted in baptism, we are nourished by Christ, guided by the Spirit, and called to journey in hope—trusting in God’s grace and longing for eternal life.
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SUNDAY OFFERING |
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You can donate directly to your parish by clicking on the donate button below.
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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.
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 the calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page features 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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