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A message from Bishop William T. McGrattan; The start of something bold... |
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Today's Readings & Reflection As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him. But Jesus* refused, and said to him, ‘Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you.’ ~Mark 5:18-19 | Read
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Join us in prayer as we prepare for the February 8 meeting of our Pastors and Parish Renewal Teams. This important gathering will offer an orientation to the pastoral renewal planning process, a spiritual journey centered on Christ. Together, as parish leaders and community members, we will seek God's guidance to develop a renewal plan with concrete actions that will transform our parish life and foster the spiritual growth of all its members.
The ultimate fruit of renewal is when 'the joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus Christ' (Evangelii Gaudium, 1). - Read more
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations |
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- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, Feb 7 at 3 pm to Sun, Feb 9 at 7 am; Fri, and Mar 7 at 3 pm to Sun, Mar 9 at 7 am (in the Chapel)
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Pastoral Assignment Updates |
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In gratitude, we thank Fr. Beom Jong Lim for his service as he returns to his home diocese in Korea on Jan 14, 2025. We also welcome Fr. Gunwoo Rho as the new Pastor of St. Anne’s Korean Parish in Calgary, Fr. Paolo G. Cervantes to Hospital Chaplaincy in Lethbridge, and Fr. Barnabas Esegine as Associate Pastor of St. Luke’s Parish in Calgary.
Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their ministry in our Diocese. More
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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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Tue, Feb 18, 7–9 pm, Catholic Pastoral Centre. The meet-and-greet session on Feb 18 is a no-commitment introduction. Weekly meetings follow. For details, visit catholicyyc.ca/transitions
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Fri, Feb 7, 12 pm, Ascension, Calgary – Join the choirs of St. John Choir Schola for a reverent First Friday Mass with celebrant Rev. John Luxbacher. The choir sings monthly to honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the First Friday devotion. Jesus said to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: "My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment." More
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Sun, Feb 9, 6 pm, St. Albert the Great, Calgary – Civilly married couples seeking the Sacrament of Matrimony are invited to the first Sacred Grace info session at St. Albert the Great Parish (10 Prestwick Dr SE, Calgary). Learn more about this beautiful step in your journey. More sessions available - visit catholicyyc.ca/sacredgrace
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Youth Ministry Nights – Calling all youth! Grades 9-12, join Ablaze on Fri, Feb 7, 7-9 pm at St. Bonaventure Parish for an evening with Face-to-Face Ministries. Grades 6-8, don’t miss Immerse on Sat, Feb 8, 6:30-8:30 pm at St. Michael’s for faith, fellowship, and pizza!
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Tue, Feb 20, 1 pm (Online) – Mission is Messy – Join Divine Renovation for a free online webinar exploring the challenges of parish life and mission. Priests and lay leaders will discuss how to embrace the mess and lead with vitality. Register: divinerenovation.org/events
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- Tue, Feb 4 - Grief Support Group - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, Feb 7 - First Friday Mass with St. John's Choir Schola - Ascension Parish, Calgary
- Fri, Feb 7 - Ablaze - Gr 9-12 FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 8 - Prayer Service in recognition of the International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking - Zoom
- Feb 7-9 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - St. Anthony, Calgary
- Feb 8 - 22 - Billings Ovulation Method Teacher Training Program - Online
- Sat, Feb 8 - Immerse Youth Night - Gr 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 9 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 9 - Spoken Word & Concert during Interfaith Harmony Week - Scarboro United Church, Calgary
- Tue, Feb 11 - World Day of the Sick
- Wed, Feb 12 - A Day Away Retreat: Pilgrims of Prayer - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Wed, Feb 12 - Billings Ovulation Method Online for Postpartum - Online
- Thu, Feb 13 - Savour the Stage - Calgary Italian Cultural Centre
- Fri, Feb 14 - Valentine's Dinner for Couples - Our Lady of Fatima, Calgary
- Fri, Feb 14 - Ablaze - Gr 9-12 Fun Faith Night - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Mon, Feb 17 - The Art of Accompaniment with Fr. Tim Boyle "Second Axial Shift" - St. Martha's Letbhridge or Livestream
- Tue, Feb 18 - Transitions (16 weeks) - for healing after separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Wed, Feb 19 - Tour of the Holy House of Our Lady & St. John - Ordinariate school at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Feb 20 - Mission is Messy - Online
- NEW! Feb 20-22 - Come and See the Life of the Franciscans - St. Francis Friary, Edmonton
- Feb 21-22 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Martha's, Lethbridge
- Sat, Feb 22 - Feast of The Chair of St. Peter, the Apostle
- Sat, Feb 22 - St Mary's University Open House, SMU Calgary
- Wed, Feb 26 - Billings Chart-Along: Postpartum - Online
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- Feb 27 - Mar 2 - Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition of Blessed Carlo Acutis - St Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 1 - Live-in Retreats AGM & Retreat - Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge
- Feb 28 - Mar 1 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Peter's, Calgary
- Feb 28 - Mar 2 - Retrouvaille Weekend Programme - Calgary
- Wed, Mar 5 - Ash Wednesday
- Thu, Mar 6 - St. Mary's University President's Gala - Heritage Park, Calgary
- Thu, March 6 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 - World Day of Prayer
- ar 7 - 8 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Bonaventure's, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 & 21 - Ablaze - Gr 9-12 FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sun, March 9 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Thomas More, Calgary
- Mar 11 & 26 - Tour of the Holy House of Our Lady & St. John - Ordinariate school at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 13 - I Believe Series - Council of Nicaea - Online
- Mar 14-15 - God Squad Canada Men's Conference "Pilgrims of Hope" - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 15 - Immerse Youth Night - Gr 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sun, March 16 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Patrick's, Calgary
- Mon, Mar 17 - Litany of St. Joseph Live Concert - Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 19 - Jubilee Year Mass with Apostolic Blessing on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, at St. Mary's Cathedral (7 pm)
- Mar 20, 22, 27, 29 | Lenten Renewal Gathering with Bishop McGrattan. Details coming soon.
- Mar 25 - Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord
- Apr 13 - Palm Sunday
- April 18 - Good Friday & Outdoor Way of the Cross (Downtown Calgary)
- April 19 - Holy Saturday
- 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 |
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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