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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Please pray for Bishop McGrattan and all participants at the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (Oct. 4-29, 2023 in Rome, Italy).
You can follow the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on these specific social channels:
Watch: LIVE from Paul VI Hall, the opening of the proceedings of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us.
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An Evening with Mary
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Fri, Oct. 6, at 7 pm - Canadian Martyrs Church, Calgary. Celebrate the month of Holy Rosary with a very special “Evening with Mary.” Featuring: St. Luke's Choir and friends, Mezzo-soprano Eswina Ngai, and a reflection by Father Cuong.
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40-hour for Vocations
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Friday, Oct 6 at 3 pm to Sunday Oct 8 at 7 am - St. Anthony's Adoration Chapel, Calgary | Take part in a 40 Hours Adoration to ask the Lord for an increase of vocations in our Diocese. Get code to enter the chapel by signing up
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Perogies & Yard Sale
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Sat & Sun, Oct 7 & 8, at 10 am to 5 pm - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary | Come visit the Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Yard Sale, and see what treasures you can find! There will be perogies and baking products for sale.
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Nigerian Mass
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Sun, Oct. 8 at 6 pm - Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary | Join the Nigerian Thanksgiving Mass with celebrant Fr. John Gannon. Reception will follow after Mass. Kindly bring non-perishable food items for the thanksgiving.
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Candlelit Rosary
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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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Holy Spirit Retreat
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Oct 13-15, Mount St. Francis, Cochrane | Calgary Catholic Charismatic Renewal Society invites you to deepen your connection with the Holy Spirit in this weekend retreat at Mount St. Francis. For more information, contact Doreen at 403-969-0966. More info
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Love More 6.0 Concert
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Sat, Oct. 14 at 7 pm - St. Thomas More Parish, Calgary | Couples for Christ invites you to their annual benefit concert for the care of our retired priests, and ANCOP. The concert will feature local artists with their amazing voices and talents. More info
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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 five) designed for those navigating the grief of miscarriage. More info & registration
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Our Lady of Fatima Feast
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Sat, Oct. 14 at 5 pm to 7 pm - Our Lady of Fatima, Calgary | Our Lady of Fatima Parish invites you to 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. Eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 13 at 6 pm.
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Vocatio - Discern your vocation
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Saturdays, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, and Dec. 9, from 5 pm to 9 pm | Have you ever thought of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life? Join Vocatio: An event for men discerning the Priesthood and men and women discerning the Consecrated Life. Vocatio begins with anticipated Mass at 5 pm, followed by pizza, presentations and discussions, and Night Prayer. There will be separate groups for men and women. More info
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Enlarge the Tent - Fr. Tim Boyle
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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, picking up on the theme from the Synod preparation document "Enlarge the Tent." The theme for this talk is: "A petrified Church..how did we get here?" For more information about this monthly event, click here
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Like a Mighty River Conference
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Fri-Sat, Oct. 20-21, at St. Luke's Parish, Calgary | Join CCCRS annual Conference with theme: "God Is More Than Able." This event is designed to empower, uplift, and strengthen your faith as we delve into 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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Diocesan RCIA Workshop
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Sat, Oct. 21, 2023 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 & Registration
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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
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Taize Rosary |
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 Taize's hymns.
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The Lord is my Strength - Retreat day
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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 led by the Sisters.
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She Sings
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Sat, Oct. 28 from 7 pm to 10 pm - Cardel Theatre, Calgary | Beloved Daughters Ministry invites women of all ages to join them for a time of music and fellowship. The evening will showcase local women sharing testimonies of life and faith through song and story telling. Refreshments to follow.
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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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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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