Today is Alberta Election Day!
Please join the Alberta Bishops in prayer for those elected to public office. "They are assuming a heavy responsibility, often at great personal sacrifice. May they be granted the strength and wisdom to govern in accord with the precept of charity in service of the life and well-being of everyone."
Visitation of Mary Feast Day with Bishop McGrattan - May 31
If you are free this Wednesday, May 31 from 11 am to 2 pm, join Bishop McGrattan at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore! We will place the Synod of the Bishops in the hands our Blessed Mother and celebrate the Visitation of Mary Feast Day Mass with the Bishop. Outdoor Rosary with the Seeds of the Word community, and BBQ Lunch with God Squad to follow.
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Newly Ordained Fr. Quinn Gomez, FSSP from Calgary!
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Congratulations to Fr. Quinn Gomez, FSSP on being ordained to the Priesthood for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter on May 26, 2023, by His Excellency Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at North American Martyrs Catholic Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Fr. Cristino Bouvette had the privilege of attending the Ordination and receiving a priestly blessing from the newly ordained priest. Fr. Gomez invited Fr. Cristino to preach at his first Mass the next day. Despite joining the Fraternity, Fr. Gomez wants to remain connected with his home Diocese. You can view the Ordination photos here.
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Archbishop Pettipas mourns loss of historic church in Northern Alberta, destroyed by arson
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The archbishop of Grouard-McLennan in Northern Alberta, Canada, says he is saddened but “not overcome” by the loss of a 121-year-old church to arson. Archbishop Gérard Pettipas, CSsR, released a statement Tuesday, May 23, following the May 22 fire that destroyed the historic St. Bernard Catholic Church.
Although a church was destroyed, he said, “the Church — church with a capital C — will never be destroyed. The people of God, the body of Christ, lives on."
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TRAiD for MAiD
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Tue, May 30 at 7:30 pm at St. Michael's, Calgary | True Assistance in Dying: why is MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) embedding itself in our country? St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League will be hosting Dr. Peggy Thomson-Gibson, MSCM. FRCP(C), as she presents on how to “Defend the Faith without Raising our Voice” to shed the light of faith through prayer, action and sacrifice. More info
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Visitation of Mary Feast Day with the Bishop
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Wednesday, May 31 from 11 am to 2 pm, Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore | Join us in this day of prayer to place the Church's entire synodal process in the hands our Blessed Mother, especially the work of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will take place in Rome this October. More info
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Body Language for Ministry and Caregivers
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Sat, June 3 from 8 am to 4 pm at FCJ Centre | Only 7% of communication is the words we use. Learn how to read other people’s body language, how your body impacts others and how to use this information to better help others in ministerial work or other care professionals. Learn more or register
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Permanent Diaconate Open House dates
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Saturdays, June 3 (1 pm, St. Martha's Lethbridge) or June 10 (10 am, St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary) | If you are interested or feel that you are being called to a vocation as a Permanent Deacon, and you meet the qualifications listed in the Permanent Diaconate webpage please attend any of the open houses.
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Friday, June 2 at 3 pm to Sunday June 4 at 7 am at St. Anthony's Parish, Calgary | You are invited to take part in a 40 Hours Adoration to ask the Lord for an increase of Priestly and Religious Vocations in our Diocese. Where: St. Anthony's Adoraton Chapel, 5340 4th St. SW (entrance from the back of the church). To receive the code to enter the chapel and register for holy hour, sign up here.
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Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 11 am to 1:30 pm MT - Zoom | CCCB invites you to a webinar "Concrete Ways to Renew Practices of Family Holinesss" with Prof. Mons. Philippe Bordeyne of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for the Sciences of Marriage and Family in Rome. Fr. Bordeyne gives a wealth of experience and education in Church teaching on family & marriage. More info
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June 8 to June 11 (check schedule) at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary | You are invited to visit the photographic International Exhibit of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World, as designed & created by Blessed Carlo Acutis. Visit Exhibition daily schedule in Calgary
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Sat, June 24 at Noon, at St. Paul's Church in Brocket | You are invited to the reinstallment of the restored statue of Mary & Bernadette at the Piikani's Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto with Fr. Roy Jayamaha, followed by a Rosary, BBQ, and a concert! More info
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Benedictine Spirituality in Everyday Life
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Sat, June 10 at 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at St. Albert the Great, Calgary | Learn how to live out Benedictine Spirituality in everyday life with guest speaker Fr. John Paul Le, OSB, Director of Oblates from Mount Angel Abbey, Oregon. No cost to attend. More info
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Polish Canadian Heritage Day
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Sun, June 11 from 11 am to 8 pm (FREE) at Polish Canadian Cultural Centre | Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish invites everyone to the annual Polish Canadian Heritage Day. Talks, film showings, folk dance presentations, and Polish food! Check Schedule
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Couples Retreat
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June 16-18 at the FCJ Centre | "In To Me See" is a 3-day retreat for couples to elevate their relationship to the next highest level. Learn how to identify needs of self & significant other, and rediscover the importance of God in your relationship. More info.
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Prayer & Work Life, and the Rule of St. Benedict
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Thu, June 22 at 8 pm - Zoom | Discover Benedictine spirituality and achieve a balanced prayer and work life through prayers and the Rule of St. Benedict. Hosted by the Oblates of St. Benedict. More info
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Faith Building
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Sun, June 25 at 1 pm to 4 pm, FCJ Centre | Half-day retreat for grand/parent and grand/child ages 7+ to spend some quality and fun time. Expect to combine a simple wood project with Lectio Divina! Building materials are provided but bring your own hammer and drill. More info
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An Evening with Mary
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Tue, June 27 after 7 pm Mass at St. Luke's, Calgary | An evening of prayer and song with singer Eswina Ngai and Fr. Troy Nguyen, taking a look at the life and death of Jesus through the eyes of His Mother. Cost: Love offering, proceeds to St. Luke's Feed the Hungry Ministry. More info
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Sat, July 8 at 12:30 to 9 pm, Strathmore Golf Club | Support the construction of the new Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Strathmore and enjoy a round of golf! More info or register
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Aug 14-18 at St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church | The Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta invites you to learn how to make an icon with iconographer Peter Murphy. More info
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Congratulations Class 2023! |
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Congratulations to all of our beloved graduating seniors in the Diocese of Calgary, the class of 2023! As you embark on a new journey, may the light of His glory shine upon your path and guide you towards a future filled with hope and happiness.
"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." Jeremiah 29:11
Photo credit: Medicine Hat Board of Catholic Board of Educaiton
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