Join Bishop McGrattan and the faithful of the Diocese of Calgary for the Outdoor Way of the Cross on Friday, April 3, at 8:30 am at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary.
Help bring this prayerful reenactment of Christ’s Passion to life by assisting with various roles. Register to volunteer.
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new continuing education opportunity at St. Mary’s University: Catholic Women in Leadership, an eight-week hybrid program designed to equip and support women leading within Catholic communities and institutions.
Beginning March 3, 2026, this program combines weekly online evening sessions with a concluding two-day in-person retreat in Calgary. Participants will engage with distinguished Catholic leaders, educators, theologians, and community practitioners who bring extensive experience in executive leadership, ministry, Indigenous education, social justice, inclusion, and spiritual formation.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
For more information and to register
CWL members across the Diocese are reminded that bursaries (the Bishop O'Byrne Scholarship and the National Bursary Fund) are available to support members who want to learn more about their Catholic faith and enhance their ability to be a tangible benefit to the League. These may be especially helpful to members outside Calgary who would incur additional costs to attend the in-person session at the end of the program.
The Diocese of Calgary invites individuals and families to deepen their understanding of palliative care and the Catholic Church’s teaching on end-of-life care through Horizons of Hope. This initiative helps Catholics navigate questions about serious illness, suffering, dying, death, accompaniment, and bereavement, offering guidance rooted in Catholic moral and pastoral theology, informed by medical expertise, and shaped by the Compassionate Community model.
Through practical formation and meaningful conversation, the program equips our parishes and families to accompany one another with compassion, confidence, and the hope of Christ.
Two Locations for Spring 2026:
The Diocese of Calgary will be hosting the Red Bird Ministries “REMEMBER” program on February 22 - May 17.
REMEMBER is an authentically Catholic, 12-week small group program for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Rooted in the mercy of Christ and the truth of our faith, this program offers a sacred space for healing, hope, and connection with others who understand this unique sorrow. Sessions will be held weekly for 90 minutes virtually beginning February 22. SPOTS ARE LIMITED.
Cost to Register: $50
If you would like to register, visit: Spring 2026 - "Remember" Registration Form
For inquiries, please contact Gay Abuan–Summers at
You can also learn more about Remember at: https://www.redbird.love/remember-for-loss-to-suicide
BUT PLEASE::: NO
If it is chipped or broken in any way please do not donate
We will accept small appliances & electronics in working order, pocketbooks, novels, children’s books, cook books, puzzles, small plants, seasonal items, sporting equipment, tools, pictures, frames, housewares, linens, jewelry, craft & yarn, suitcases, purses, vases, baskets, sewing items, material, etc.
Contact Pam Wilson for further information at or call text 403-807-7409
Momentum is a faith-based community for Catholic single mothers that offers fellowship, prayer, and support. Single mothers of all backgrounds and stages of life: divorced, separated, widowed, or never married are welcome.
Momentum is launching a new Calgary-area chapter, with gatherings beginning in Okotoks.
January 28, 2026
Rev. Edward Anthonipillai, OFM, assigned as Associate Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish, Cochrane, and served at Mount Saint Francis Retreat Centre has returned to Sri Lanka, effective January 20, 2026.
Bishop McGrattan has announced the retirement of Msgr. Noel Farman, currently Pastor of Ste. Famille Parish, Calgary effective October 1, 2025. We are grateful for Msgr. Noel's devoted priestly service and hold him in our prayers with best wishes.
The Diocese of Calgary is grateful for their service, and extends our prayers and best wishes.
From Jan 10, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027, the Church marks a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death. During this year, the faithful may obtain a plenary indulgence by fulfilling the usual conditions (confession, Communion, prayer for the Holy Father, detachment from sin) and engaging in acts inspired by the Franciscan spirit, such as pilgrimage, prayer, works of charity, and humble service.
This Jubilee invites not only celebration, but a deeper imitation of St. Francis through a Gospel life lived simply, faithfully, and daily.
The Diocese of Calgary invites engaged and married couples to a series of marriage enrichment workshops beginning on Thursday, Jan 22 at 7 pm, at the Catholic Pastoral Centre.
Join Bill & Tracy Tomiak as participants explore communication styles, strengths and weaknesses within their relationship, and skill-building for strong communication in marriage. Bill and Tracy have been married for 35 years and have five adult children, four sons-in-law, and five grandchildren. Bill is the Executive Director of Clear Water Academy with a background in conflict resolution and team development. Tracy is a counselling therapist in Calgary with a passion for strengthening communication and conflict resolution in couples and families.
For more info on the workshops and to register, click here. You can also contact 403-218-5521 or email
"Keep Christ in Christmas" (and all year long) with this booklet of 12 PermanentTM domestic rate stamps featuring .
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The stamp features a simple rendition of the Nativity scene – including Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus – set beneath the bright shining star of Bethlehem and an angel announcing the birth of Jesus. The Three Wise Men are seen arriving in the distance. This warm and whimsical depiction of the Nativity features a subtle use of colour and shading. The cancel location – Hope, British Columbia – was selected for its reference to the theme of hope found in the Nativity story. The cancel is a line illustration of the star of Bethlehem, which was said to announce the birth of Jesus. |
Christmas (2025), PermanentTM domestic rate stamps - booklet of 12
Issue Date: November 6, 2025
product standard price $14.88
The OFDC is cancelled in Hope, BC
Stamp Illustrator is Bex Morley
Source: Canada Post
The PERMANENT™ stamp, identified with the letter P in place of a value, is always accepted at the current domestic postage price. If you buy a PERMANENT stamp today, you can use it anytime in the future.
One PERMANENT stamp can be used to mail a letter (weighing up to 30 grams) anywhere in Canada. You can also use PERMANENT stamps in conjunction with additional postage to mail larger letters, parcels or to send mail internationally.
CWL members (and Councils) are encouraged to purchase them to ensure their continued production. Christian-themed stamps are an example of successful resolutions by the Catholic Women's League of Canada. See our Resolutions re: Christmas Postage Stamps article for more information.
These stamps are available in outlets as well as through the Canada Post website. Some nativity stamps from previous years are still available through the website.
Transitions is a 16-week peer-led, God-centred support group that is designed to foster healing in its participants. It is facilitated within a confidential, safe, and respectful environment of community and belonging for individuals working through the pain of separation and divorce.
The group meets every Tuesday, beginning November 18, 2025 (7 to 9 pm) at the Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary). Free parking available on site.
The November 18th meeting will be a "meet & greet" session and offers the opportunity to meet the facilitators and other potential participants, and allow for the chance to ask any questions pertaining to Transitions and help in determining whether this is a program to which you would like to commit.
No fee to register – limited spots are available.
Register now at catholicyyc.ca/transitions
Congratulations to St. Francis de Sales CWL who celebrated their 100th Anniversary on October 18th with an afternoon tea followed by Mass.
Registration Required! To plan our breakfast we need to know who is attending in advance, so we do not have too much or too little food. Contact Carol by text to 403 796 3601 or by email.
September 18, 2025
Since it began its attacks, Israel has allowed food into Gaza only intermittently. This has caused a full-blown famine, that is spreading across the Strip. Over 2 million Gazans now live in constant fear, not knowing when they will eat!
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has called humanitarian aid in Gaza “a matter of life and death.”
Through it all, our partner Caritas Jerusalem, the official humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, has remained a beacon of hope for the people of Gaza. Over 125 of its staff are braving starvation and risking life and limb to reach and serve the people.
I invite you to make a donation to support Caritas Jerusalem so that it can continue providing lifesaving aid, including food, water, sanitation and hygiene supplies; psychosocial support; and health care.
Thank you for bringing the light of Christ to the darkest places in the Holy Land.
On Fri, Sep 12, 2025, CCCB President Bishop William T. McGrattan sent a letter to the federal Minister of Finance regarding potential threats to the charitable status of pro-life centres and organizations that promote religion. This follows an earlier letter from the Permanent Council on Mar 8, 2025, to which no response was received.
On Monday, 10 March 2025, the members of the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) expressed their grave concern regarding two recommendations made by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance within Report 21: Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget. These recommendations (#429 and #430), if adopted, would be profoundly detrimental to Canada’s charitable sector, because they would:
After consulting widely, including with experts in charity law, the members of the Permanent Council sent a letter to the Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance, defending the value and role of faith-based charities for Canadian society, as well as the unfairness of targeting pro-life organizations. They urged the government to abandon the two recommendations and to conduct comprehensive consultations within the charitable sector before embarking on any legislative changes that could threaten the viability of charitable organizations and adversely affect the millions of Canadians who depend on them for essential services and support.
Letters were sent to:
For the French version, visit:
Bishop William T. McGrattan released a decree on Feb. 24, 2025 outlining how the faithful in the Diocese of Calgary can obtain Plenary Indulgences during the Jubilee Year 2025.
A Plenary Indulgence may be received in the Diocese of Calgary by doing the following during the period from December 29, 2024 through December 31, 2025:
At least once during the Holy Year:
And, while striving to be free from attachment to sin, carry out any of the following:
During the Jubilee Year an individual may receive one Plenary Indulgence per day, and may apply that indulgence to themselves or to a deceased person.
With gratitude for many blessings, we invite you to explore the 2024 Impact Report of the Diocese of Calgary — a testimony to what God can accomplish when we say “yes” to His call to Put out into the deep.
Highlights: Parish Renewal • Sacramental Life • Vocations • Faith in Action • Future Leaders — and more! View the report at: catholicyyc.ca/2024impactreport
Amid rising violence in the Holy Land and Middle East, the Bishops of Canada invite the faithful to pray for peace during this month of the Sacred Heart. "Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus focuses our attention on the Lord’s inexhaustible love for humanity, and His desire that all be saved."
Read the full message from CCCB
Towards Wellbeing: Mental Wholeness in Church, Person, and Community is a new study guide from the Canadian Council of Churches. Rooted in Scripture and Christian teaching, it offers practical insights for pastoral care and parish life, and includes reflection questions for groups and individuals.
Learn more and download the guide
The Diocese of Calgary is on a journey of Renewal—but Renewal isn’t about programs or plans. Renewal begins with you.
A personal Renewal draws us closer to Jesus, and when we grow in Him, we become better disciples. This Lent, we invite you to take up the challenge of personal Renewal. No pressure, no perfection—just a step toward Christ.
Consider these simple ways to pray for renewal in our heart, our parish, and our diocese this Lenten season:
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2024 Canadian Pastoral Letter on Ukraine, Canada, and the Church remains a vital resource for reflection. It urges faith communities to promote peace and support those affected by war.
We remember the lives lost, the displaced, and those suffering. Let us pray for an end to violence and the restoration of peace and dignity for all.
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The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) are pleased to share Sacred Fire Stories, a short film highlighting Indigenous-led healing initiatives that preserve language, celebrate culture, and support education. This powerful film showcases the real impact of reconciliation in action. Alongside the film, the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Annual Report 2024 is now available, detailing the progress of over 200 projects supported by $18.9 million in funds raised since 2022. For more information, visit irfund.ca or contact |
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