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| Pray for our Elects; those preparing for Sacred Grace; and Rejoice in Hope! |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
"[F]or I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me." ~from Matthew 25:31-46 | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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"Make me a mystic, immediately!" Flannery O'Connor’s faith and writing continue to spark renewal, even 100 years after her birth. From her plea for holiness to her candid wrestling with sin and grace, her spiritual journey offers powerful insights for our own renewal in faith. Read now
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Preparation for Sacred Grace: Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples is now underway, highlighting a comprehensive approach to spiritual and canonical readiness, thanks to the deep commitment of our Permanent Deacons and the Renewal Team. Read more
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372 catechumens took an important step in their faith journey through the Rite of Election yesterday with Bishop McGrattan. Watch for Deacon Daniel Deck's article on this sacred celebration next week! Please keep our Elects in your prayers.
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
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- Sacred Heart, Strathmore - Fri, Mar 14, 7:45 am to Sat, Mar 15, 11:45 pm
- St. Ambrose, Coaldale - Sun, Mar 16 at 4 pm to Tue, Mar 18 at 10 am
- St. Martha's, Lethbridge - Thu, Mar 20 at 6pm to Sat, Mar 22 at 10 am
- St. Vincent Liem, Calgary - Fri, Mar 28 at 7 pm to Sun, Mar 30 at 11 am
- St. Patrick's, Medicine Hat - Thu, Apr 3 at 4:30 pm to Sat, Apr 5 at 8:30 am
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| Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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Women's Lenten Retreat at St. John's
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Sat, Mar 15, 2025, 11:15 am – 4 pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Calgary. Women are invited for a time of fellowship and renewal. Theme: Embracing the Silence of the Cross with Our Lady of Sorrows. More
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Men's Conference "Pilgrims of Hope"
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Mar 14–15, 2025 | St. Michael’s Catholic Community, Calgary. Join men from across the diocese for faith-filled discussions, spiritual growth, and community. Register now
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Immerse Youth Night for Grades 6-8
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Sat, Mar 15, 2025, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Community, Calgary. Grades 6–8 are invited for an evening of fun, fellowship, and faith! Pizza dinner provided.
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St. Patrick's Feast Day Mass at the Cathedral
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Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 12 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary. Join the Irish Cultural Society of Calgary for the 25th anniversary of this celebration. Potluck Lunch. More info
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Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 3 – 8 pm at St. James Parish, Okotoks. Students in Grades 6–12 are invited to discover how to listen to God’s voice and follow His plan. Includes Mass at 5 pm, and complimentary supper. More info & registration
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Mar 25–27, 2025, 7 – 10 pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Community, Calgary. Experience healing through Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and a special Healing Service led by Fr. Roy Palatty. More info
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- Wed, Mar 12 - Caring for Seniors: Preventing Elder Abuse and Embracing Cultural Sensitivity - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Thu, Mar 13 - I Believe Series - Council of Nicaea - Online
- Sat, Mar 14 - Women's Lenten Retreat on Embracing the Silence of the Cross with Our Lady of Sorrows - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Mar 14-15 - God Squad Canada Men's Conference "Pilgrims of Hope" - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 15 - St. Patrick's Shamrock Ceilidh - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 15 - CCCRS Assembly Prayer Meeting - Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 15 - Immerse Youth Night - Gr 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 15 & 22, Apr 5 - Bouguereau Painting Workshop - Swinton's Art, Calgary
- Sun, March 16 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Patrick's, Calgary
- Mar 16-18 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Ambrose, Coaldale
- Mon, Mar 17 - Litany of St. Joseph Live Concert - Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 20 - Marriage Enrichment Workshop on Communication - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
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- NEW! Sat, Mar 22 - Souped-up Swing - St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Mar 23 - Sacred Grace Info Session for Civilly Married Couples - St. Martha's, Lethbridge
- Tue, Mar 25 - Growing through Adversity - FCJ Centre
- Tue, Mar 25 - Lenten Healing Retreat - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Mar 25 - Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord
- Mar 28-30 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Vincent Liem, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Mar 28 - Swing Dance & Social, St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 29 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - Holy Family, Medicine Hat
- Fri, April 4 - Taize Lenten Prayer - Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- Apr 4-6 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. Anthony's, Calgary
- Sat, Apr 5 - Lenten Retreat with Divine Mercy Sisters, Our Lady of Assumption, Calgary
- Sat, April 5 - Run for L’Arche - St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
- Apr 7-9 - Lenten Mission: The Psalms as a Way of Prayer - with Fr. Julian Studden, St. Joseph's Parish, Calgary
- Thu, Apr 10 - Financial Stewardship: Marriage Enrichment Workshop, Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Sun, Apr 13 - Tenebrae with St. John Choir Schola, St Anthony's Parish, Calgary
- Apr 13 - Palm Sunday
- April 18 - Good Friday & Outdoor Way of the Cross (Downtown Calgary)
- April 20 - Easter Sunday.
- Jubilee of Hope events in the Diocese of Calgary
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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 |
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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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