Bishop Henry

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of the Most Reverend Frederick Bernard Henry, the Seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Calgary. He passed away peacefully at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Rockyview General Hospital. He was 81 years of age.

We entrust Bishop Henry to the Merciful Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and implore the clergy and faithful of our diocese to pray for the repose of his soul.

Funeral liturgies will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 18 Ave SW, Calgary) as follows:

• Monday, December 9, 2024
  Public Visitation: 9 AM to 4 PM
  Funeral Vigil: 7 PM 
   
• Tuesday, December 10, 2024 
  Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM
  Rite of Committal: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Calgary
  Reception: St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish Hall
   
• Bishop Henry's obituary is available here

If you have any photos, videos, or stories of Bishop Henry from past visits or events, kindly share them with us via email at  by Friday morning (Dec 6).

~ Diocese of Calgary

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