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Today's Readings & Reflection

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matt 5:1-12) | Read today's Readings & Reflection

Highlights

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Sean spent years wondering why he felt alone, even in the company of others.

Then, at one of his lowest moments, he asked God a question that changed the way he would see those years of loneliness. Read more

When Solomon chose to make a small pilgrimage to the ruins of Holy Trinity Church in Bankhead, he found more than the remains of an abandoned coal-mining town beneath Cascade Mountain. Read more

After a major life change forced him to start over, Dr. David Cichon found himself asking whether the future he had been holding onto was truly the one God had in mind. Read more

Diocesan Personnel Announcements

Read the latest clergy personnel announcements, including a religious community departure, retirements, new priest appointments, and updates to the Personnel Committee.

We give thanks for the faithful service of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary in the Diocese, especially in their ministry of accompaniment with Indigenous brothers and sisters.
Read the full announcements

Pray for Vocations

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Discernment begins with a decision, but it does not end there.

Check out the recap by Sr. Dianne Turner, and the beautiful photos by Luke Fuentebella. Read now

Sat, Jun 20, from 1:30 pm to 4 pm at Providence Sisters’ Convent, Calgary - Women ages 16+ are invited to an afternoon of tea, treats, conversation, and a Rosary walk with the Sisters. Registration required. More

Thu, Sep 10, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Cecilia Parish, Calgary - Save the date for a night of prayer and reflection with Fr. Derek Remus for young, unmarried men seeking to discern their vocation. Contact derek.remus@calgarydiocese.ca

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations

“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest” (Matt. 9:37-38).

St. Martha's Parish, Lethbridge - Thu, Jun 18 at 6 pm to Sat, Jun 20 at 10 am.
Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore - Fri, Jul 2 at 3 pm to SUn, Jul 5 at 7 pm

Read about the 40 Hours Devotion

What happens after a year of grace and discernment?

Five companions share where the Lord is leading them after their Sabbatical year with Seeds of the Word. Read now.

Career Opportunities

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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

Pray with the Pope

This June, let us pray for sports
to be an instrument of peace,
encounter and dialogue
among cultures and nations;
may they promote the values of respect,
solidarity and personal growth.

Pray now

Upcoming events

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You are invited to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with Bishop McGrattan.

This day is also the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, when Catholics worldwide are invited to pray for priests and their ministry. More

Thursdays, June 11, 18 & 25, 2026 - from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Hall.

St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy invites young adults ages 18-35 in the diocese to participate in its 3-part Encounter series.

Through engaging talks, participants will explore the fundamentals of the Catholic faith, the meaning of life, what it means to be Catholic, and who Jesus Christ is, while being encouraged to deepen their personal relationship with Him.

Dinner included!

Tues, Jun 9 - Support for the Daily Examen - Online Zoom with FCJ Centre
Thu, June 11 at 10 am - Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great
Thurs, June 11 at 6:30 pm - Life in the Spirit Seminars - St. Luke's Parish
Thurs, June 11, 18 & 25 at 6:30 pm - Encounter - St. Mary's Cathedral Hall
Fri, June 12 - Sun, 14 - Alive in the Spirit Charismatic Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
Fri, June 12 - Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Mass and Adoration - in reparation for Euthanasia - St. Cecilia, Calgary
Fri, June 12 at 5 pm - Mass with Bishop McGrattan - Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - St. Mary's, Cathedral
NEW! Thurs, June 18, 7 - 8pm - Ancient Texts, Living Questions - St. Ambrose - Online (Zoom)
NEW! Sat, Jun 20, 1:30 pm - 4 pm - Tea with the Sisters - Providence Sisters’ Convent, Calgary
Sun, June 21 at 12:30 pm - African Thanksgiving Mass - St. Michael Catholic Community, Calgary
Thu, Jul 2 - C.O.R.E. Walking with Radiance and Resolve - FCJ
Fri, July 3- Mon, July 6 - Catholic Family Life Conference, Lac Ste. Anne, AB

Wed, Jul 8 - Mary's Stampede BreakFEST - St. Mary's University, Calgary
NEW! Fri, Jul 10 - Thurs, Jul 16 - 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat - FCJ Centre
Sat, Jul 11 - Sacred Heart 9th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser - Strathmore Golf Club, Strathmore
SAVE THE DATE: July 11-13 - Young Adults Retreat in Medicine Hat. Details TBA.
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19- Young Adult Conference, Star of the North Retreat House, St. Albert
Sat, July 25 - Souped Up Swing Dance, St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church
Fri, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 1 - Triumph Retreat, FCJ Centre
NEW! Wed, Aug 5, 7 - 8:30pm - Restored 1 - Online (Zoom)
Wed, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 7 - Ignite Jr. Calgary St. Mary's University
Sat, Aug 8 - Thu Aug 13 - Icon Making Workshop, St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church
SAVE THE DATE: August 15-22 - Marian Week at the Rockies (St. Mary's, Banff & Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore). Details TBA.

To share events from your Parish, Lay Association, Catholic school, ministry, or religious community, email us at communications@calgarydiocese.ca

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

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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