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Clergy Personnel Announcement

6/12/2025

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  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - June 12, 2025 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - May 1, 2025 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - Jan 30, 2025 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - Jan 8, 2025 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - Nov 28, 2024 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - Nov 7, 2024 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - Sep 20, 2024
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - August 15, 2024 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - June 27, 2024 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - June 6, 2024 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - November 24, 2023 
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - June 15, 2023
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - March 2, 2023
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - May 27, 2022​
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - May 17, 2022
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - September 2, 2021
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - July 20, 2021
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - June 15, 2021
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - January 6, 2021
  • Priest Personnel Announcement - September 25, 2020
  • Priest Personnel Announcement - June 10, 2020
  • Priest Personnel Announcement - March 12, 2020
  • Priest Personnel Announcement - December 5, 2019
  • Priests Personnel Assignment - November 27, 2019
  • Clergy Personnel Announcement - September 13, 2019
  • Priest Personnel Announcement - August 15, 2019
  • Priest Personnel Announcement - July 25, 2019
  • Priest Personnel Announcement - June 21, 2019​
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Deacon Dan: 5 steps to confident public speaking

6/8/2025

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Have you had that dreaded request, “Can you give a short presentation on…?” Where do you begin? What do you need to do to be successful?
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As a public speaker for over 40 years, here are some of my observations.
Step 1: Say "yes"

Step 2: Develop your plan and your research.
  1. Who is the audience to whom you will be presenting? A classroom of children will need an entirely different presentation than a group of adult learners; a group of technical people will expect different content than a group of managers; a client presentation will be very different than an internal company presentation.
  2. What is the purpose of the presentation? Are you sharing your personal story? Are you teaching people something new? Are you showing your manager a new plan or asking for more resources? Each of these will have a different focus and purpose.
  3. Is there a particular theme or message the audience is being given? If you are part of a larger presentation, is there a particular theme or intent to be shared?
  4. How long of a speech are you being asked to prepare? Is this a short speech, reflection, homily, or a major keynote address?
Step 3: Develop your speech.
  1. Prepare an outline, a plan of what you will say.
  2. Determine your key points. As a rule, you should develop 1-2 key points for presentations under 5 minutes and no more than 3 points for speeches under 8 minutes.
  3. Your presentation will be made of three parts: an opening where you will capture people’s attention, addressing what you are going to say and why it matters to the audience. The body of the speech is where you develop your points and the conclusion is where you recap your speech, deliver your “call to action” — the purpose of the speech.
  4. Select language that supports your purpose and audience.
  5. Wherever possible, use words that help develop an image of what you are saying. People will listen better if they can connect with the presentation.
  6. Be aware of using slang, technical jargon, acronyms, abbreviations, or other “trade” language if it is not common language with the audience. When in doubt, assume it is not appropriate and change.
Step 4: Practise your speech
  1. No great speaker gets up and delivers a speech without having practised it beforehand. You should do it in front of a mirror or record yourself so you can watch and listen to how you did it.
  2. Work to memorize the speech if possible. This will allow you to interact with the audience rather than your notes.
  3. Use vocal variety (change in speed of talking, change in volume or pitch) to add emphasis and engage your audience.
  4. Use pauses to add emphasis. If you have just delivered a key point, people need time to register it and process its meaning.
  5. Work hard to avoid the “umms”, “awws”, “you knows” and other filler words. These very quickly become distractions and turn-offs for your audience. I once heard an eight-minute speech with 37 filler words; I can’t tell you what the speech was about, but that is all I remember.
  6. Ask a trusted mentor to review your presentation and offer coaching and suggestions.
  7. Use this as a time to identify awkward phrases or confusing sentences and rework them to improve delivery ease.
Step 5: Deliver your speech with confidence — you are well prepared and your message will be appreciated.
For more information on public speaking, consider joining a public speaking club like the Heart of the Rockies Toastmaster Club that meets on Monday nights to allow you to work on and develop your speaking and presentation skills.

Written by Deacon Daniel Deck. Deacon Dan has been a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Calgary since 2008, and has been doing public speaking for over 40 years. Dan joined Toastmasters in 2021 and has seen his confidence and presentation quality continue to improve steadily. For more information about Heart of the Rockies Toastmaster Club (initiated at the request of Bishop McGrattan as a renewal initiative) - contact Deacon Dan at [email protected]. 
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SFXC: On mission at Lilac Festival — and beyond

6/8/2025

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St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy (SFXC) is a young adult ministry (18-35) in our Diocese that has been active since it began in 2019. One of the key hopes of the Chaplaincy is to go out on mission, just as our namesake, St. Francis Xavier, went out publicly to spread the Gospel.

​This year, our members hit the streets of Calgary during the Lilac Festival to do exactly that — inviting people to our Encounter Accompaniment series, which is running every Thursday in June.

The series is meant to introduce people to the Catholic faith — not only those we met at Lilac Festival, but really anyone looking to learn the basics. We ended up speaking to hundreds of people! We gave out 79 New Testament books, 39 Bibles, over 100 SFXC pamphlets, rosaries, and Ultimate Relationship (UR) booklets. All 50 RCIA pamphlets we brought were snapped up too.

Even if no one had signed up for the Encounter series, we’d still have called this a huge win — planting seeds in people’s hearts and getting them thinking about God and the Catholic faith. However, it was even better: 177 people took our survey and 84 said they’re interested in coming to one of our Encounter events!
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Our team on the streets handing out Bibles, UR booklets, water bottles, rosaries, and chatting with people about Jesus!
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Clovis, one of our volunteers, is showing someone through the Ultimate Relationship (UR) booklet.
Our first Encounter Accompaniment event took place on June 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral hall, where Fr. Troy introduced the kerygma (the core message of the Catholic faith) to those who attended. About 70 people showed up — and thanks to a generous donor, everyone got free Vietnamese subs too.

It was a small way to show the love of God — not only through the message being shared, but through the warmth of our community.

We’ll be hosting two more sessions on June 12 and 19 at St. Mary’s Cathedral hall. Our final session will be on June 26 at Sacred Heart Calgary, where we’ll have an Adoration night and throw a celebration party to wrap up the series.
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If you know anyone aged 18-35 who might be interested, please pass this along! My email is at the bottom of this article.
This year, we launched all kinds of small group studies — including Theology of the Body, Healing of the Whole Person workshop, Philosophy Club, CCO Faith Studies, Men’s formation, and book studies on Dante’s Inferno and Fruitful Discipleship.

Our Young Professionals group kicked off a Church History course and a public speaking club called “Logorators.” Our Young Families chapter started a monthly Mass and Formation event and a Mom & Dad’s group.
We’ve also had tons of social events — our annual dance, summer/Stampede BBQ, monthly board game nights, bi-weekly Sunday Socials after Mass, and bi-weekly sports nights.
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Beyond this, we offer members plenty of ways to volunteer — through our monthly Mustard Seed program, Sunday Socials program, Choir formation, Altar Serving, and other opportunities throughout all of these ministries and events.
Here’s the heart of what we do:
  • Encounter Jesus through the Sacraments, Holy Mass, Adoration nights, and formation events.
  • Equip members to become leaders — through talks, choir formation, altar serving, and apostolic formation (like our Mustard Seed program).
  • Engage their parishes and communities — living out a missionary identity in daily life.
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The beautiful thing is: this isn’t just staff-driven. Our members are the ones driving so much of this. They spearhead initiatives, give their time outside of work, and pour themselves into this mission — because they believe in what the Chaplaincy is about:
  • making Jesus known,
  • building authentic community,
  • and going out to serve in their parishes and neighbourhoods. 

​We’ve got plenty more ideas and plans on the horizon. If you’d like to support us and help make it all possible — we’d love to have you on board.

To learn more about SFXC, visit https://www.sfxc.ca/ or follow us on Instagram @sfxchaplaincy.
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We also have a donation campaign running for two weeks starting June 9 — and all donations will be matched! If you’d like to contribute, visit https://www.catholicyyc.ca/donatetosfxc.html.

Written by Jaime Gayos, SFXC Coordinator. To contact him, email [email protected]
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Coming home to the Catholic Church

6/8/2025

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Before my conversion, I had returned to Jesus because of a vivid dream, one I still struggle to fully describe, but that changed everything. Until then, I was living a secular life. Though I had known Jesus in childhood through my grandmother, I had turned away in my youth, disheartened by prejudices, poor examples, and inconsistencies in the faith I saw. I felt ashamed after my dream because I knew I was wrong.
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Waking up that morning, I knew I had encountered something sacred. I was overwhelmed and confused, but I felt sure the Holy Spirit was guiding me. So, I followed that prompting, diving into Scripture, seeking out conversations with Christian friends, listening to teachings online, and repenting. This all took place during the COVID years, when church life was difficult to access, but my hunger to know God only deepened.

In 2023, we started visiting Protestant churches, hoping to find a spiritual home. Yet each time, I left feeling uncomfortable and unsettled. The sermons often felt like TED Talks. The music was concert-style. Something was missing. I didn’t know what at first, but I later realized I was longing for transcendence, reverence, and spiritual structure. I wanted more than inspiration. I wanted tradition. I wanted truth.

When my middle daughter said she wanted to attend a Catholic high school, I reluctantly decided to go to Mass with my sister-in-law, who is Catholic. That first Mass felt different: quiet, reverent, and sacred. It wasn’t trying to entertain, it was pointing me to God. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I had come home.

We began attending a small parish in our neighbourhood and eventually joined the RCIA program that fall. My two younger children and I went through the process together, and it felt like being embraced after a long journey. What struck me most was the richness of Catholic tradition, the depth of its teachings, the reverence shown to Mary and the Saints, and the groundedness of its moral clarity. Unlike the confusion I had grown used to in secular culture and even in some Christian spaces, the Catechism offered definitive, thoughtful answers. Catholicism doesn’t shy away from hard truths; it proclaims them with love and confidence.
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​I also came to understand something that shifted everything: the Catholic Church isn’t a man-made institution added later; it is the Church Jesus founded. The historical continuity from the apostles to today’s Church shocked me. Early Christians believed in things I had been told were “later inventions,” like the Eucharist as the true Body and Blood of Christ, the veneration of Mary, and the power of sacred tradition.
I found beauty in Catholic discipline. Practices like fasting, praying the rosary, and following the liturgical calendar don’t just feel “old-fashioned,” they feel anchoring. They help me live my faith, not just think about it. I’ve also discovered a new appreciation for the union of the physical and spiritual: how God uses ordinary things—bread, wine, water, oil—as well as ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The sacraments are more than symbols; they are direct encounters with grace.

Now, after being baptized and confirmed, I do indeed feel like a new creation. My heart is on fire and hungry to learn more. I’m no longer confused or searching aimlessly, I’m rooted. I’m grateful for the years of questioning because they led me here, somewhere I honestly never thought I would be. Now, I am full of joy and eager to grow. I want to learn more, serve more, and stay close to the heart of Jesus.

​What I once feared would feel restrictive has become the greatest freedom I’ve ever known.
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Written by Robyn Okenfold, newly baptized in 2025 at St. Pius X Parish, Calgary. 
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Permission: The Film — A Spark for Renewal

6/8/2025

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Watch now!

​What happens when you give God permission to work in your life? That’s the heart of Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church—a new documentary that captures the life of a humble Ottawa priest whose “yes” to the Holy Spirit sparked a movement still growing today.

Fr. Bob’s story is one of everyday faithfulness, deep trust, and bold evangelization—much like what we’re being called to in our own Diocese through the Pastoral Renewal. His message? Don’t wait. Let the Holy Spirit move. Give God permission, and He will do incredible things—through you.

This isn’t just a film. It’s an invitation.
  • Watch the film, share the film, or pay it forward at permissionthefilm.com 
  • On Demand Pay-It-Forward | ​Film Website 
  • For more information, read the Press Kit
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Gather a few friends, your ministry group, or your parish team and host a local screening of Permission—followed by a conversation about how you're being called to give God permission in your own life and ministry.
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AI at a crossroads: Safeguarding the human person

6/2/2025

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In Edmonton this past week, Catholic leaders from Alberta's sectors of education, healthcare, social services, and post-secondary institutions came together with the bishops for the 5th Summit of the Mission Collaborative Initiative (MCI). This year’s summit explored Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a Catholic lens—navigating its philosophical, theological, and practical dimensions.

The Alberta bishops created the MCI in 2018 as a forum for those in leadership roles within Catholic organizations to advise the bishops on shared challenges that could impact the Church’s mission. It also serves to foster collaboration and a unified Catholic response in the public sphere. This initiative is unique in the Church in Canada and can serve as a model of synodal structure and process—one that promotes lay co-responsibility and communal discernment to strengthen the Church’s mission.
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Matthew Harvey Sanders & Fr. Michael Baggot, LC - Keynote Speakers at the 5th Annual Mission Collaboration Initiative (MCI) Summit.
This year’s topic on AI was especially relevant to today’s context. We had excellent presenters who not only shared current information but also encouraged reflection on AI in light of Catholic social teaching.
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The first speaker, Mr. Matthew Harvey Sanders, founder of the platform Magisterium AI, continues to collaborate with pontifical universities in Rome to increase access to the patrimony of their literary resources. The second speaker, Fr. Michael Baggot, teaches in Rome and is recognized as an expert on the ethical implications of emerging technologies and the social impact of transhumanism. Mr. Joseph Pedrola, Product Owner – Training at Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), shared practical considerations regarding AI usage.

In Mr. Sanders’ presentation, he emphasized why AI is too important a technology to ignore. He outlined the five levels of AI currently in use or development and explained how rapid advancements have led to exponential growth in capability and affordability. He pointed out that white-collar jobs are almost certain to be affected—trends already visible in business sectors. Quoting Elon Musk, he noted: “In a benign scenario, probably none of us will have a job.”

One especially noteworthy point was a recent survey highlighting changes in how individuals use AI. From 2024 to 2025, the top three uses were: as therapy for loneliness (often substituting transhumanist relationships for real human encounters), organizing one’s life, and searching for meaning and purpose. He described differing views on AI's impact—ranging from "doomers" to "boomers"—a contrast between nihilism and a hopeful vision in which humans seek fulfillment in God. He concluded that the Church is uniquely positioned to offer this vision of hope and provide an “off-ramp” for those seeking truly human encounters rooted in meaning and faith.
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Fr. Baggot stressed that human beings must not be defined by technology. He called for ethical “guardrails” for emerging technologies and emphasized that the Church excels at fostering interpersonal relationships and communion—offering an antidote to the epidemics of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. He reminded us that we are made in the image and likeness of God, which is an image of communion. Where this communion is lacking, people often turn to inadequate substitutes. Quoting C.S. Lewis, he said, “The holiest reality next to the Blessed Sacrament is our neighbour.” Human capacities for empathy, compassion, and challenge enable us to flourish as beings made in God’s image.
All presenters agreed that we are at an "existential opportunity" and that the Church must advocate for economic, moral, and social safeguards to address the negative effects of AI on individuals and society. They also recognized the potential for “digital AI enrichment” in fields such as healthcare, education, social services, and within the Church. However, this enrichment must be guided by the “analog touch” of respect, compassion, and genuine human support.

Participants at the summit found it a valuable learning experience. Dialogue and table discussions, structured around “Conversation in the Spirit,” surfaced significant insights from Catholic leaders and young adults alike. These insights are being compiled and will be presented to the Alberta bishops for further discernment and response. In summary, the bishops received the following message:
  1. Keep the conversation going
  2. We are in a revolutionary epoch of change
  3. The Church has something to offer
  4. The Church’s teaching on Christian anthropology is foundational
  5. Catholic institutions actively share in the Church’s mission and support the Alberta bishops
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​The conversation on AI will continue this fall at St. Mary’s University in Calgary, where the diocese will host a joint conference titled What Catholics Should Know About AI (Oct 17-18, St. Mary's University, Calgary). This is too important a topic to miss or ignore.
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Written by Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary

June 2, 2025

​Photos during MCI Summit: Archdiocese of Edmonton
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Out of the darkness, into the light

6/2/2025

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It’s hard for me to articulate fully a proper testimony to Jesus in just a couple pages. The audience this reaches is far too broad to cater to every individual, a lot of whom I care deeply for and with whom I have a long history. Many have a diverse and/or complicated relationship with religion. For some, it’s an essential part of life; for others, it’s seen as an ignorant abomination of society.

I understand both ends of that spectrum. I lived most of my life as an atheist—albeit a respectful one. I wasn’t anti-religion, but I firmly believed that science and logic had, and would continue to, erase any remaining mystery in the world.

Four years ago (almost to the day), I reached a breaking point in my life. Not my first—and certainly not my last—but a significant one. I have a long history of mental health struggles. I’ve been on and off medications since I was 20, in and out of therapy for years, diagnosed with this and that. I’ve battled alcohol dependency and suicidal thoughts. If you know me, you’ve likely witnessed this at one point or another. It’s been the undercurrent of every day of my life for over 30 years.
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Baptized during Easter Vigil by Fr. Roque Pereira, Pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
I cope, I grow, I manage—but it’s always with me. I accept that. This is not a “Jesus cured my depression” story. I still fight that battle daily.

Yet what happened four years ago was a call out of the darkness. I awoke in the middle of the night with very dark, troubling thoughts. I couldn’t shake them. I couldn’t fall back asleep. It was around 3:30 a.m., and I felt compelled to go for a run in my neighborhood. Running wasn’t unusual for me—but certainly not at that hour.
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I put on my shoes, left a note on the table for my family, and quietly slipped out the door. My usual jogging route takes me past Saint Patrick’s—one of the most prominent and historic churches in Medicine Hat. If you're from here, you know it's a beautiful city landmark.

As I ran down the street, fighting the demons in my mind, I felt drawn to cut through the parking lot and sit on a bench—not from physical exhaustion, but from complete mental defeat. I sat there in the darkness, looking up at the statue of St. Teresa of Ávila. I had nothing left but to completely surrender and pray—either to be struck dead or to be helped by the Holy Spirit.

That cry into the void wasn’t met with the death I begged for—but with a radiant warmth inside me. It felt like a spiritual fire had been lit in my chest. A veil that had blinded me my entire life was suddenly torn away, like a bandage ripped from my eyes.

From that night forward, I began studying theology with the fervour of a hyper-focused child—specifically Catholicism, as I’d always felt drawn to its rich traditions and deep historical roots. I read works from early Church Fathers and Saints—Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Siena—names that especially stood out. I read books by Bishop Robert Barron, watched his Catholicism documentaries, and followed his weekly homilies.

I began a loose but dedicated prayer routine. After a couple of years feeling the transformative power and wisdom granted through faith, I started attending mass at the very church where my journey had begun.

I went alone. I had no close Catholic friends. In fact, many people around me despised the Catholic Church—due to its troubled past, its scandals, and the way it’s portrayed by the media and entertainment industry. But I wasn’t deterred.
In today’s world, proclaiming any faith is an act of rebellion—let alone Catholic faith. I’ve always been the rebellious type. Judgment from others rarely dents my determination to follow my own path.

Last year, after attending mass for several months, I reached out to the church office to ask about being baptized and becoming a full member. Deacon Terry set up a meeting, and I shared the same story I’m now sharing with you.
After we exchanged contact information, he told me RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes would begin in the fall—and that my name was now on the list.

From September to April, I attended the weekly classes, went to mass two or sometimes three days a week, and even joined the church choir. I now sing and rehearse with them weekly. Through it all, I’ve found an amazing community, new friendships, and unspeakable blessings.

The acts of service in which I've been able to participate in—both for others and for the broader community—have already begun to change my life and open my heart in ways I can’t fully explain.

On Saturday night, during the Easter Vigil mass, I was baptized, confirmed, and received my First Communion—surrounded by friends, family, and nothing but love, both around me and from above. 
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Thank you all. Bless you all. Also, thank you for reading my testimony to Jesus.

Written by Justin Quinton for Faithfully. He was baptized into the Catholic Church at St. Patrick’s Parish in Medicine Hat during the Easter Vigil of 2025.
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Deacon Amadeo Malate: A Pioneer of Service

6/2/2025

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Deacon Amadeo Malate first encountered the Cursillo Movement while working in Guam. When his parish launched a program to form married deacons, many Cursillistas, including Amadeo, embraced the call. He was ordained on May 17, 1975.

Before he could begin ministry in Guam, Amadeo returned to the Philippines to complete immigration paperwork for Canada. While waiting, he served at San Roque Parish in Mandaluyong with the blessing of Cardinal Sin—his first official assignment as a deacon.

The Malate family arrived in Calgary on October 27, 1975. Amadeo offered his service to Bishop O’Byrne, becoming the Diocese of Calgary’s first married deacon. While the role was unfamiliar to many, Fr. Molnar at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish warmly welcomed the family, even offering them temporary housing.

Over the years, Deacon Amadeo served in several parishes across Calgary, including Sacred Heart, St. Mark’s, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. James. He also ministered in schools, taught catechism, and served as a chaplain at SAIT, where he worked as a machinist instructor.
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Now 90, Deacon Amadeo lives at Providence Care Centre after a stroke earlier this year. He welcomes visits from those he once served with joy and gratitude.
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Mary, Mother of Hope: Jubilee Marian Week

5/28/2025

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Mary, Mother of  Hope: Jubilee Marian Week in Banff & Canmore

Join us for a sacred week of prayer, pilgrimage, and celebration during the Jubilee Marian Week at the Rockies!
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  • Aug 15–18: Young Adult Jubilee Weekend & Pilgrimage (ages 18–35) in St. Mary’s Church, Banff – with indoor camping, fellowship, hikes, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Cross of Hope Pilgrimage from Banff to Canmore along the scenic Legacy Trail! Spots will be limited - watch for the registration release!

  • Aug 18–22: Jubilee Marian Week for All Pilgrims at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore – featuring daily Mass, Confession,  Adoration, Rosary, Pilgrimage Walk, Sacred Music, Formation Talks, and a special Jubilee Celebration Mass on Friday, Aug 22 at 7 pm, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary at 7 pm, with Apostolic Blessing imparted by Bishop McGrattan, followed by a Marian Coronation and reception.
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More details and registration coming soon!

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Novena to the Holy Spirit for #Renewal

5/27/2025

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Our new Holy Father’s words in his first homily to the College of Cardinals contains much food for thought and prayer as we prepare for the great feast of Pentecost and develop our pastoral renewal plans.
“We are called to bear witness to our joyful faith in Jesus, the Saviour. It is essential to do this first of all, in our personal relationship with the Lord, in our commitment to a daily journey of conversion, then to do so as a church experiencing together our fidelity to the Lord and bringing the good news to all. …
We must move aside so that Christ may remain. To make oneself small, so that he may be known and glorified. To spend oneself to the utmost, so that all may have the opportunity to know and love him. …
Reflection:
  • In what ways can I make Jesus known and glorified through my actions?
  • Through the actions of our pastoral plan?

Let us pray the Novena to the Holy Spirit with these actions in mind.
Click the full novena here, or the daily links below: 
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 1
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 2
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 3
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 4
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 5
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 6
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 7
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 8
  • Novena to the Holy Spirit - ​Day 9
Novena to the Holy Spirit for #Renewal
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​Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of renewal of our parishes in the diocese of Calgary. Guide the minds and hearts of those who are discerning the actions for their parish renewal plan.  

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
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Pursuing Renewal with St. Francis Xavier

5/26/2025

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I’ve always been a bit of a dreamer. Since I was young, I’ve been fascinated by books like “Set All Afire” by Louis de Wohl.  If you haven’t read it, this novel, which tells the story of St. Francis Xavier’s missionary journeys, is a page-turner and will set your heart on fire, too. St. Francis traversed much of Asia, through storms at sea, jungles on foot, risking life and limb to spread the Gospel of Christ. And he succeeded. Sometimes it's hard to connect the dots, but the Renewal Plans being created by your parishes are contributing to this very same mission of saving souls. 

Keep an eye out as the Parish Renewal Team in most parishes is sharing a draft of their Renewal Plan with you at any time.  You won’t be asked to sail the ocean or dodge poisonous snakes (so far as I know). Still, the plan will be filled with action items to help your parish create more missionary disciples, strengthen family life and foster an urgent sense of mission by becoming a Church of encounter and witness.  Just like in Asia in the time of St. Francis Xavier, so many souls in our families and communities are aching for the healing love of Christ, and our Lord is asking us to help Him reach them. If we pursue our Renewal Plans with vigour, they will bear fruit and change lives, and we will know the joy of helping this to happen.

As you review the draft Renewal Plan for your parish, think and pray about the action items you see and give feedback to your Renewal Team. Do they meet the needs of the parish? Do they go far enough? A key to a good plan is to have action items that you can count on to have an impact. One way to evaluate an action item is to ask, "What concrete result will this action achieve?” If you have no way of determining whether the action has been accomplished, that means it's too vague and risks not making a real impact. For example, if an action item states simply, “Be a parish that prays”, it is too vague. However, if it includes main steps similar to “Each lector commits to spend 30 minutes weekly in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament”, it has become specific, causing a concrete action and therefore result to occur.  Similarly, “Be a more welcoming parish” is too broad if left at that. However, if it is replaced by, or has as a main step “Establish a greeter/usher ministry”, it has become something actionable, concrete. You will know if you did it or not. If our parish plans are filled with action items that accomplish objectives and are measurable, we will see our parish take great strides. 

​The same goes for our own personal renewal. Big change starts with small, concrete steps—like committing to a daily prayer time or inviting someone back to church. Vague goals won’t get us far, but specific actions done with love transform our lives!
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When St. Francis Xavier arrived in India, he did so with a specific actionable plan.  First in Goa, and then beyond. And if we were to put it in one of our Renewal Plans, it would look like this:

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Action Item: Evangelize Goa

Main Steps:
  1. Walk through the streets ringing a bell to attract the children’s attention;
  2. Teach the children catechism;
  3. The children will bring their parents, catechize them and baptize the entire families;
  4. Train local catechists and encourage local vocations; and
  5. Move to the next village.

Responsible Person:  Francis Xavier

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​​As our parishes finalize their Renewal Plans, let us ask the good Lord to give each of us the same love for souls as St. Francis Xavier!

Written by Ryan Schmidt, Director of Pastoral Renewal, Diocese of Calgary.
Painting: André Reinoso, St Francis Preaching in Goa, 1619, oil on canvas, 96 × 162 cm, Museu de São Roque/Santa Casa da Misericórdia, Lisbon.
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Serenade to Mary: "He who sings, prays twice"

5/16/2025

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​Mother, Queen of Peace, accept this crown and help us so that we never forget our commitment to place all our strength at your disposal, always in complete dependence on your goodness, your wisdom, and your power."
A serenade is usually performed for a loved one—intimate, and reserved for a special occasion. Very often, the organizer is not even a musician, but so wholehearted in their devotion that they believe only the language of music can properly express a love deeper than words. It is rumoured that St. Augustine once said, “He who sings, prays twice.” Whether or not the phrase is rightly attributed to the saint is less important than the transformative power music holds. As part of the Mass—whether used to express jubilation or mourning—music undeniably adds a deeper dimension of praise and devotion to prayer.

Last year, A Serenade to Mary was organized to celebrate the Month of Mary—with great success. Choirs from various parishes across the city participated, showcasing not only the strong connections we share within the broader Catholic community in Calgary, but also the beautiful diversity of our faith, enriched by many cultures, languages, and traditions. We were especially grateful for their continued presence well into the evening. Their time, effort, and willingness to travel to our parish spoke volumes—not only of their generosity and dedication, but also of the deep sense of unity we share as a spiritual family coming together to honour our Mother Thrice Admirable. It was a powerful reminder that when we unite our voices, languages, and musical talents, we create something truly extraordinary for our congregation.
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Our purpose with this event was to honour our Blessed Mother under the title Queen of Peace. This name, rooted in her divine connection to Christ, reflects her role in bringing peace to the world—just as her Son, the Prince of Peace, does. An old statue beautifully captures this image: Mary holding an olive branch in one hand and the Christ Child in the other. When Pope Benedict XV added the title Queen of Peace to the Litany of Loreto in 1917, he wasn’t introducing something new, but rather affirming Mary’s long-standing legacy as a source of joy, stability, and peace. In a world constantly shifting, he offered us a renewed reminder of her gentle and steadfast presence. During the serenade, we are invited to look beyond our own lives and the temporal world, and to reflect on the universality of God’s family and the vital role Mary’s motherhood continues to play in our salvation.

Many of us did not sing the night of the serenade. We did not clap after every piece—we demonstrated our gratitude in other ways, as it was not a concert. Yet even those who didn’t participate as one might in a musical event were elevated. In love and community, all of us “prayed twice.”
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Following the success of last year’s event, we saw an opportunity to establish A Serenade to Mary as a tradition—one that could grow in visibility and invite even more members of our community to take part, especially in this Jubilee Year. In the power of the Risen Lord, Mary continues to labour with love to bring forth a new world: one where we recognize each other as brothers and sisters, where every person has a place—especially those cast aside by society—and where justice and peace shine brightly.

We hope you can join us this year:
A Serenade to Mary, Sat, May 18 at 7:00 pm
St. Bernard’s Church, 711 37 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3C1

“I am confident that everyone, especially the suffering and those most in need, will come to know the closeness of Mary, the most affectionate of mothers, who never abandons her children and who, for the holy people of God, is ‘a sign of certain hope and comfort,”  ~Pope Francis. 

Submitted by Guillermo and Monica Fiebelkorn, Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement
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Pope Leo XIV - First Blessing & Greeting

5/8/2025

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Urbi et Orbi on Thursday, May 8, 2025

At his first blessing & greeting, Pope Leo XIV remarked: 

Greetings to Rome and to the world. Peace be with you!

​Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you.
 
This is the peace of the Risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace. It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without any limits or conditions. Let us keep in our ears the weak but always brave voice of Pope Francis, who blessed Rome - the Pope who blessed Rome and the world that day on the morning of Easter.
 
Allow me to continue that same blessing. God loves us, all of us, evil will not prevail. We are all in the hands of God. Without fear, united, hand in hand with God and among ourselves, we will go forward. We are disciples of Christ, Christ goes before us, and the world needs His light. Humanity needs Him like a bridge to reach God and His love. You help us to build bridges with dialogue and encounter so we can all be one people always in peace.
 
Thank you Pope Francis! Thank you to my Cardinal brothers who chose me to be the Successor of Peter and to walk together with you as a united Church searching all together for peace and justice, working together as women and men, faithful to Jesus Christ without fear, proclaiming Christ, to be missionaries, faithful to the gospel.
 
I am a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian. He said, “With you I am a Christian, for you a bishop." So may we all walk together towards that homeland that God has prepared for us.
 
To the Church of Rome, a special greeting: We have to look together how to be a missionary Church, building bridges, dialogue, always open to receiving with open arms for everyone, like this square, open to all, to all who need our charity, our presence, dialogue, love.
 
[In Spanish]: Hello to all and especially to those of my diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, a loyal, faithful people accompanying the bishop and helping the bishop.
 
[Returning to Italian]: To all you brothers and sisters of Rome, Italy, of all the world, we want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.
 
Today is the day of the Supplicatio [Plea] to Our Lady of Pompei. Our blessed mother Mary always wants to walk with us, be close to us, she always wants to help us with her intercession and her love. So let us pray together for this mission, and for all of the Church, and for peace in the world. We ask for this special grace from Mary, HAIL MARY.
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Short Bio of Pope Leo XIV
The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV is the second Roman Pontiff - after Pope Francis - from the Americas. Unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, however, the 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the continent, though he spent many years as a missionary in Peru before being elected head of the Augustinians for two consecutive terms.
First Augustinian PopeThe new Bishop of Rome was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Martín and John Joseph.

He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and studied first at the Minor Seminary of the Augustinian Fathers and then at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where in 1977 he earned a Degree in Mathematics and also studied Philosophy. 

On September 1 of the same year, Prevost entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) in Saint Louis, in the Province of Our Lady of Good Counsel of Chicago, and made his first profession on September 2, 1978. On August 29, 1981, he made his solemn vows.

The future Pontiff received his theological education at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. At the age of 27, he was sent by his superiors to Rome to study Canon Law at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum). 
In Rome, he was ordained a priest on June 19, 1982, at the Augustinian College of Saint Monica by Archbishop Jean Jadot, then pro-president of the Secretariat for Non-Christians, which later became the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and then the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.

Prevost obtained his licentiate in 1984 and the following year, while preparing his doctoral thesis, was sent to the Augustinian mission in Chulucanas, Piura, Peru (1985–1986). In 1987, he defended his doctoral thesis on "The Role of the Local Prior in the Order of Saint Augustine" and was appointed vocation director and missions director of the Augustinian Province of “Mother of Good Counsel” in Olympia Fields, Illinois (USA).

Mission in Peru

The following year, he joined the mission in Trujillo, also in Peru, as director of the joint formation project for Augustinian candidates from the vicariates of Chulucanas, Iquitos, and Apurímac. 

Over the course of eleven years, he served as prior of the community (1988–1992), formation director (1988–1998), and instructor for professed members (1992–1998), and in the Archdiocese of Trujillo as judicial vicar (1989–1998) and professor of Canon Law, Patristics, and Moral Theology at the Major Seminary “San Carlos y San Marcelo.” At the same time, he was also entrusted with the pastoral care of Our Lady Mother of the Church, later established as the parish of Saint Rita (1988–1999), in a poor suburb of the city, and was parish administrator of Our Lady of Monserrat from 1992 to 1999.

In 1999, he was elected Provincial Prior of the Augustinian Province of “Mother of Good Counsel” in Chicago, and two and a half years later, the ordinary General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine, elected him as Prior General, confirming him in 2007 for a second term.

In October 2013, he returned to his Augustinian Province in Chicago, serving as director of formation at the Saint Augustine Convent, first councilor, and provincial vicar—roles he held until Pope Francis appointed him on November 3, 2014, as Apostolic Administrator of the Peruvian Diocese of Chiclayo, elevating him to the episcopal dignity as Titular Bishop of Sufar. 

He entered the Diocese on November 7, in the presence of Apostolic Nuncio James Patrick Green, who ordained him Bishop just over a month later, on December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in the Cathedral of Saint Mary.
His episcopal motto is “In Illo uno unum”—words pronounced by Saint Augustine in a sermon on Psalm 127 to explain that “although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one.”

Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru,  from 2015 to 2023

On September 26, 2015, he was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo by Pope Francis. In March 2018, he was elected second vice-president of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference, where he also served as a member of the Economic Council and president of the Commission for Culture and Education.

In 2019, Pope Francis appointed him a member of the Congregation for the Clergy (July 13, 2019), and in 2020, a member of the Congregation for Bishops (November 21). Meanwhile, on April 15, 2020, he was also appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Peruvian Diocese of Callao.

Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops
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On January 30, 2023, the Pope called him to Rome as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, promoting him to the rank of Archbishop. 

Created Cardinal in 2024

Pope Francis created him Cardinal in the Consistory of September 30 that year and  assigned him the Diaconate of Saint Monica. He officially took possession of it on January 28, 2024. 

As head of the Dicastery, he participated in the Pope’s most recent Apostolic Journeys and in both the first and second sessions of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, held in Rome from October 4 to 29, 2023, and from October 2 to 27, 2024, respectively.

Meanwhile, on October 4, 2023, Pope Francis appointed him as a member of the Dicasteries for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches), for the Doctrine of the Faith, for the Eastern Churches, for the Clergy, for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, for Culture and Education, for Legislative Texts, and of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State.

Finally, on February 6 of this year, the Argentine Pope promoted him to the Order of Bishops, granting him the title of the Suburbicarian Church of Albano.​

Source: Vatican News

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Habemus Papam: Pope Leo XIV

5/7/2025

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We have a new Pope!

With joy and thanksgiving, the Diocese of Calgary joins the universal Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV (Formerly Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost) as the successor of Saint Peter.
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Elected on Thursday, May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV now begins his ministry as the Vicar of Christ and visible head of the Catholic Church on earth. We give thanks for the faithful leadership of Pope Francis and now entrust Pope Leo XIV to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. 
Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, on 14 September 1955. As a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.), in which he held various leadership positions, he dedicated many years of service to the Augustinian missions in Peru as a priest and seminary professor. He was eventually appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, by Pope Francis. As a Bishop of the Church in Peru, he served as Vice President and member of the Permanent Council of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference. In 2023, Pope Francis appointed him as Prefect of the Dicastery of Bishops and elevated him to the College of Cardinals. Pope Leo XIV holds a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome." ~CCCB
MORE ABOUT POPE LEO XIV
​​Let us continue to pray for Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened by God’s grace to serve with wisdom, humility, and courage.
Pope Leo XIV's First Greeting and Short Bio
CCCB WELCOMES POPE LEO XIV

Liturgical & Prayer Resources

  • Liturgical Resources for Thanksgiving of Pope Leo XIV (Mass & Liturgy of the Hours)
  • Prayer of the Faithful for Mass
  • Devotional Prayers
    • List of Devotional Prayers 
    • Te Deum 
    • Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
    • Litany to Saint Joseph, patron of the universal Church;
    • We turn to you for your protection (Sub tuum praesidium)
    • Prayer for the Pope.
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Media requests

Bishop William T. McGrattan, in his role as President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and Bishop of Calgary, held a news conference today at 1 pm. Watch here:  YouTube | Facebook
  • Journalists from national news outlets - contact: ​ Maribel Mayorga, CCCB Director of Communications at [email protected] or call 613-241-9461, ext. 225​
  • For local media requests, email [email protected] or call 403-218-5526.
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Pray for the Conclave

5/6/2025

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A message from Bishop McGrattan:

​This Wednesday, May 7th, 133 Cardinals from across the world will gather in a solemn assembly to begin the process of electing a new Pope—the 267th Successor of Saint Peter. This process, known as a conclave, takes place behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel. The term conclave comes from the Latin cum clavis, meaning "with key," symbolizing a place that is securely locked.

The conclave recalls the gathering of the Apostles in the Upper Room before Pentecost, where they “constantly devoted themselves to prayer” (Acts 1:13–14). Unlike modern portrayals in popular media, the conclave is first and foremost a deeply spiritual event. It is carried out with solemn liturgical acts and constant prayer, as emphasized in the Order of the Sacred Rites of a Conclave. The Cardinals undertake this sacred responsibility under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, whom they invoke in order to hear God’s voice and discern His will.

In that same spirit of prayer, the rites of the conclave envision that the faithful are praying alongside the Cardinal-electors. As the Order states: “the whole church, united with us [the Cardinal electors] in prayer, invokes the grace of the Holy Spirit so that we may elect a worthy pastor of the entire flock of Christ.” I therefore invite you—clergy, consecrated men and women, and lay faithful—to join your prayers with those of your local Ordinary, asking the Holy Spirit to grant the Cardinals wisdom, faith, and discernment as they carry out this sacred task.

There are many meaningful ways to pray for the conclave. One may choose to pray daily the ancient hymn Veni, Creator Spiritus (“Come, O Creator Spirit”), echoing the Apostles' prayerful anticipation after Christ’s Ascension. Alternatively, one could pray the beautiful Collect from the Mass for the Election of a Pope:
O God, Eternal Shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care."
With the support of your prayers, may God's will be accomplished. And when the time comes, may you joyfully welcome the newly elected Pastor of the Universal Church, with a renewed awareness that Christ “placed Blessed Peter over the other Apostles and instituted in him a permanent and visible source and foundation of unity of faith and communion” (Lumen Gentium, no. 18).
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS on CONCLAVE
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Written by
​Bishop William T. McGrattan, 
President of CCCB
​and Bishop of Calgary

​It has been a tradition, as a private devotion, to ask for the grace of the Holy Spirit. This practice is especially suitable during the Eastertide. To do so, families may use the following prayer.
All: Come, Holy Spirit, 
fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Leader: Send forth your Spirit, O Lord,

All: and renew the face of the earth.

Leader: O God, on the first Pentecost
you instructed the hearts of those who believed in you
by the light of the Holy Spirit:
under the inspiration of the same Spirit,
give us a taste for what is right and true
and a continuing sense of his joy-bringing presence
and power, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.
ROSARY FOR THE CONCLAVE
LITANY TO ST JOSEPH
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In memoriam: Pope Francis

5/5/2025

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Thank you to all who joined us for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis and prayed for the repose of his soul. It was a beautiful liturgy that brought together a full church and a deeply moving reflection from Bishop McGrattan.

Representing the Canadian bishops at the funeral in Rome, Bishop McGrattan shared a personal and hope-filled reflection. He recalled, “It was an honour… to witness the devotion and love that the people of God have for Pope Francis.”

He reminded us that memorial Masses are not simply moments of remembrance, but acts of faith that unite us in prayer and strengthen our belief in the Resurrection.

Reflecting on the timing of Pope Francis’ death, Bishop McGrattan shared, “This, I think, is the first gift that Pope Francis received — that his passing was in the Octave of Easter… where the whole Church is focused on the promise of the Resurrection.”

As we look ahead to the conclave, Bishop McGrattan reminded us that we are not simply waiting for the next pope—but for the next successor of Peter. Let us continue to pray for Pope Francis, for the cardinals, and for the Church, trusting in God’s mercy and the promise of new life.
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  • Photos from the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Monday, April 28 at 5 pm at the Cathedral. 

Photos courtesy of John Factura
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A Joyful Invitation: Ordination Mass of Rev. Mr. Peter An to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ

5/3/2025

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It is with great joy that I announce to the Diocese that I have called Rev. Mr. Peter An to ordination to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ. The ordination will take place on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral.

All of you are warmly invited to attend this joyful celebration of our faith and vocations especially in this Jubilee year. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. I also especially encourage all priests of the Diocese to concelebrate in the ordination as it takes place on the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. Our presence is a visible sign of our unity in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ and a powerful witness to the newly ordained as they begin their sacred ministry.

Let us continue to pray for Deacon Peter as he prepares to offer his life in priestly service to Christ and His Church.
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Sincerely yours in Christ,
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✠William T. McGrattan
Bishop of Calgary
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An 8th Bedroom: The space between crisis and hope

5/3/2025

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She will give birth any day... She cannot return to the shelter cots once she has the baby."

"I'm afraid... My dad is drinking and smoking... I'm afraid to leave my room with my newborn son."
I trusted them... but after the assault and resulting pregnancy, they threatened my life... I have nowhere else to go."

​"They will take my daughter if I don't have a home address."
In the midst of a growing housing crisis, the calls for help we receive are heartbreaking—and becoming more desperate.

Families are being separated and shelters are overwhelmed. Pregnant women and women with newborns are amongst the most vulnerable and typically are the most difficult to find housing for because of their unique needs. 

Elizabeth House remains one of the few programs in Calgary that specializes in housing and support for women and infants during the critical perinatal period between pregnancy and the first two years of life.  
We offer a wrap-around professional and peer-based support and transitional housing that extends until the child's second birthday. The length of stay is another unique feature of Elizabeth House as many programs have a much shorter duration, exacerbating the challenges of housing instability for young families. 

However, the need is staggering. In 2024, we were only able to accept 5% of the women who applied.

That’s why this year we are fundraising for essential renovations—new lighting, updated furniture, and most importantly, to open an 8th bedroom.
I am so happy and grateful. I don't have to be afraid and my daughter is loved by everyone here... I can't wait to start school again and build our new life."
Elizabeth House is my safe place... the first one in my life."

"The other moms and the staff have changed my life... I never thought I could be a mom, but now I can't imagine life without him."
Opening an 8th bedroom means one more family has a chance to stay together. It also means more furniture, more storage, and more supplies. We’re raising funds to make that room available as soon as possible.
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From March 1 to August 31, your donation can go even further—matched up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. Donate here
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  • ​Additionally, you can also join us at our Blooms & Blossoms Charity Dinner, where all proceeds will be matched up to 50% by Birdies for Kids.

​This Mother’s Day, consider making a donation or buying a dinner ticket in honour of a mother in your life—so that another mom and baby can have a place to call home.

Written by Elizabeth House Team
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Prayers and solidarity following violence at Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver

4/29/2025

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A message from Bishop McGrattan:
I join all Canadians in offering my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to the victims, families, and all those impacted by the violence that occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver this past weekend, during one of the most joyful and special gatherings of the Filipino community.

I invite all of the Catholic faithful in Canada to remember in prayer those who lost their lives and the injured, as well as the people who witnessed this senseless violence as it unfolded and those in mourning. At this agonizing time, let us also communicate our support and solidarity with the Filipino-Canadian community.
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May the Risen Christ, who triumphed over death, be the hope of those who call out to him."
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We also invite you to join us in prayer at the following liturgy:

Memorial Mass and Prayer Vigil for the victims of Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver
  • Thurs, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm
  • Sacred Heart Parish, 1307 14th St SW, Calgary 
  • Presider: Fr. Rodel Abanto
  • Sponsored by: Philippine Consulate General Alberta-Saskatchewan

Together let us unite our prayers for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy, for their grieving families, and for the healing of the Filipino-Canadian community across the country — may the peace of Christ bring comfort and hope to all who mourn. Let us pray to the Lord.
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Our Lady of Walsingham: A New Statue, An Ancient Devotion

4/27/2025

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Something special has returned to St. John the Evangelist parish in Calgary: a newly painted statue of Our Lady of Walsingham graces our parish, bringing beauty, history, and a deep spiritual connection to one of the most beloved Marian devotions of the English-speaking world. But this statue’s journey to us has its own story—one that speaks of patience, providence, and the rich heritage of our Catholic faith.

The statue, hand-carved in Oberammergau in Germany, was purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. To save money, Fr. Robert-Charles Bengry, our parish priest and Dean of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter in Canada, chose to buy it unpainted, thinking he’d get to it soon enough. “We’re a small and poor parish,” he explains. A few years passed, and with parish life always demanding his attention, the task unfortunately remained unfinished. But  as the Jubilee Year arrived, Father knew it was time to finally bring it to life.

“Truth, goodness, and beauty are so very important to us as Ordinariate Catholics of the Anglican tradition,” Fr. Bengry says, “and so I’m happy to have been able to beautify the parish in this way.”

For many Catholics, Our Lady of Walsingham may not be a familiar title, but her story is deeply rooted in our shared Christian history. In 1061, the Virgin Mary appeared to a noblewoman in England, requesting that a replica of the Holy House of Nazareth be built. That simple home became one of the greatest pilgrimage sites in medieval Christendom. Sadly, during the English Reformation under King Henry VIII, the shrine was destroyed, and devotion to Our Lady of Walsingham was nearly lost.
But love for Our Lady can never truly be extinguished. Over time, her shrine was restored near to the ruins, and today, it remains a place of deep prayer and encounter with Christ. “Our Lady wanted us to know Christ through the Holy House, ultimately through the family home, the domestic Church,” Fr. Bengry reflects, adding, “and isn’t that something we need today, in this time, in this culture?”

For Catholics of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter—originally for those who come from an Anglican heritage but now with a greatly broadened mission—Our Lady of Walsingham is especially dear. She is our patroness, a mother who has walked with us on our journey home to full communion.

“God has been so very good in bringing us home to the Catholic Church,” Fr. Bengry says. “As a thank-you of sorts, we’d love to welcome diocesan Catholics this Jubilee Year and introduce them to Our Lady of Walsingham.”
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This Jubilee Year brings a special invitation. St. John the Evangelist has been designated by Bishop Steven Lopes (our Ordinariate Bishop) as a pilgrimage site, meaning the faithful can receive a Jubilee Indulgence by making a pilgrimage here, praying before the Blessed Sacrament, and fulfilling the usual conditions of sacramental confession, Holy Communion, and prayers for the Holy Father’s intentions.

The newly installed statue is more than a beautiful image—it holds a relic, a fragment of the ruins from the original Walsingham shrine site. To stand before Our Lady here is to stand in spiritual and physical connexion with centuries of faith and devotion.

And there’s another unique touch: the holy water at St. John’s always contains water from the sacred well at Walsingham. “It’s very special,” Fr. Bengry notes, a tangible link to the graces of that ancient place of pilgrimage.
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In this Jubilee Year, we warmly invite all Catholics in the Diocese of Calgary to come and make a pilgrimage to St. John the Evangelist. Come to receive the indulgence, to pray, to encounter Christ through the love of His Mother Our Lady of Walsingham, and to discover the rich patrimony of the Ordinariate.

Whether you are drawn by history, devotion, or simply a desire for renewal in faith, Our Lady of Walsingham welcomes you. St. John the Evangelist is open Tuesday to Sunday, and Mass is celebrated according to the Ordinariate’s beautiful liturgical tradition.

Come and see. Our Lady of Walsingham is waiting for you.

Submitted by St. John the Evangelist Parish Office
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Come and stay: Relationship Rooted in Love

4/27/2025

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Throughout the Gospels, we read of people’s encounters with Christ, where He invites them to “come and see” who He is. Jesus continues to extend this invitation to each of us today — but how easy is it for us to “stay” in relationship with Him when trials come our way? Furthermore, what does it look like for us to follow in Christ’s footsteps, seeing our interactions with others as opportunities to reveal the Father's love to them?

The theme of this year’s Beloved Daughters Ministry conference is “Come and Stay: Relationships Rooted in Love.” As Rikka, Maria, and Jessica (the founders of Beloved Daughters Ministry) were praying and reflecting on the theme, they considered the many roles women hold. As daughters, friends, mothers, and sisters, women are presented with ample opportunities throughout daily life to cultivate and maintain authentic relationships. Yet often, comparison, fear, insecurities, and responsibilities can get in the way of developing these relationships.

Maria, Rikka, and Jessica have been friends for over ten years. They can attest to the challenges of nurturing their friendship while fulfilling multiple roles and responsibilities. In the midst of it all, they strive to remind each other that disagreements are opportunities to grow in virtue — to help one another become saints and truly see each other in God’s image.

Having previously volunteered together in youth and young adult ministry, we saw the formation of Beloved Daughters Ministry as an opportunity to journey alongside other women as we grow in our identity as beloved daughters of God. As we’ve mentioned at just about every one of our events, we are on the same journey as every other woman — we don’t have it all figured out.
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Alongside running this ministry, each of us also has a career: Rikka and Jessica work as registered nurses, and Maria is a dental hygienist. Rikka is also blessed with the roles of wife and mother to four children. Although Maria and Jessica are in a different state of life, the three of us strive to live out the roles of “sister” and “friend” to each other. Oh, how much wisdom we have received from one another amidst our different seasons of life!

As we juggle our many roles, there have been times when our friendships were neglected or tested. In the midst of these challenges, it can be so easy to focus only on your own perspective — on how someone has hurt you or failed to appreciate your efforts.  
Slowly but surely, each of us is learning that every disagreement offers the opportunity to stay, be present, and see things from another’s point of view. We can each attest that this is often challenging and frustrating in the moment. Yet by God’s grace, He continues to open our eyes to truly see one another as daughters of Christ, rather than turning inward on ourselves. This has expanded our capacity to extend love and mercy to each other. Vulnerability has led us to listen more deeply, empathize, and understand. There is a natural delight that comes with sharing life and choosing to stay with the friend placed before us.
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Planning ministry events together reminds us that we are on the same team. We share the same mission: to grow in love for Christ and to share that love with others. This ministry has provided space and opportunities for us to grow in holiness and virtue.


More recently, as we plan our upcoming conference, we have also been reminded of the simple joy of having fun together! Sharing laughter has helped us not to take ourselves so seriously — and to remember that when we live under the freedom of being beloved daughters, God’s grace makes up for all that we lack. Within the Father’s love, there is freedom to make mistakes and to allow Him to transform them into opportunities to increase our capacity to give and receive love.

Written by Jessica, Beloved Daughters Ministry, Calgary.
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Beloved Daughters Ministry’s third annual women’s conference will be held this coming May 9-10, 2025 at Saint Michael Church. Over the course of the two day conference guest speakers, and mother-daughter duo, Rachel and Debbie Herbeck, will accompany women as they explore what it looks like to come, and stay, in relationship with Jesus. From this they will be unpacking how remaining rooted in Christ’s love enables the flourishing of all other relationships. 
 
Throughout the conference there also will be opportunities to participate in praise & worship, prayer ministry, adoration, the sacrament of Confession, as well as a local Christian vendor market. For more information regarding this event, visit: www.beloveddaughtersyyc.com. 

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Emptied for Christ: Reflections from the North

4/27/2025

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Editor's note: We're excited once again to share a glimpse into Holy Week ministry in the North! This year, Fr. Kevin Tumback of All Saints Parish in Lethbridge joined Fr. Tim Boyle in serving the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith during Triduum. Dive into Fr. Tim's reflections from Gameti, NWT—a moving witness to lives poured out in service, sacrifice, and love. Enjoy the story and photos from Fr. Tim, and video reels from Fr. Kevin. 
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​On Wednesday of Holy Week, I walked into St. Paul’s Church in Gameti, NT, and found the Easter candle still burning after a funeral two weeks earlier. ​I thought of St. Paul’s wish for us..
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness."​
​This year, I found myself wondering — what does it really mean to be emptied? To be spent, burned out, used up?
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When Fr. Kevin and I arrived in Yellowknife, Bishop Jon Hansen brought us to visit Jim Lynn in the hospital. His wife, Julia, sat faithfully by his side. Jim had served for many years as a priest before marrying and continuing his ministry as a chaplain in Yellowknife’s jail — a man who has truly emptied himself in service.
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On Holy Thursday, I anointed Therese and her husband Louis, who is now diagnosed with terminal cancer. During the service, their children laid hands on them in prayer — a family who has spent their lives loving and serving one another.
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Later, I visited Chantel, a young mother who chose life even when she knew her baby would have special needs. Cai, her little one, can now lift his head and eat soft foods. Though Cai’s father is no longer with them, Chantel continues to pour herself out, raising her four children with unwavering strength.
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Later that evening we remembered how Christ stooped low to wash our feet.. so  today we  allow our hands to be washed and then washed the hands of one another.. as a reminder to spend ourselves in service of others..​
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On Good Friday, the people of Gameti walked through muddy, slushy streets, carrying the cross — another living image of what it means to be emptied in love.
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On Easter Sunday we renewed our baptismal promises and welcomed little Cai into the Church — into a life of walking the path of self-giving love. 
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Chantel, Cai, and Fr. Tim
On Easter Monday, the community gathered once more — this time to honour Pope Francis, who had passed away. They drummed and sang honour songs, then lined up to strike the old church bell 88 times in his memory — another life fully spent in service of Christ and his people.
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What an unforgettable week— a journey into the mystery of being emptied... so that Christ might fill us.
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"It is accomplished."
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Watch Fr. Kevin's reels

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During his visit to the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith, Fr. Kevin shared glimpses of his Holy Week journey in Deline, NWT - Watch his Facebook reels:
  • ​Arriving at Deline
  • Inside the parish church in Deline
  • Good Friday morning in Deline | Good Friday update
  • Easter Vigil
  • Time to return home
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Rest in peace, Pope Francis

4/21/2025

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With deep sorrow, Bishop McGrattan joins the Bishops of Canada and the faithful around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away in Rome on Easter Monday, Apr 21, 2025, at the age of 88. In his tribute, ​Bishop McGrattan reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy as a humble shepherd who called the Church to mercy, dialogue, and missionary discipleship. We invite you to read the full statement and join us in praying for the repose of his soul.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace."

Statement by the Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary, and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Pope Francis
It is with profound sadness that I join my brother Bishops, as well as the Catholic faithful in Canada and those around the world, to mourn the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 in Rome at the age of 88. When the Cardinals elected him to the See of Peter in March 2013, Pope Francis invited us on that first night to “always pray for one another, for the whole world, that there may be a great spirit of fraternity.” Over the past 12 years of his Petrine Ministry, his pastoral witness and leadership of the Catholic Church as the 266th Successor of Saint Peter marked the Church, the world and our Canadian society with the values of the Gospel. Francis’ frequent consoling image of the Church as “a field hospital” brought us a message of hope, peace, compassion and mercy. He desired the Church to be close to the people, to be present in ways that reflected the mercy, forgiveness and care of Christ. He challenged us to become missionary disciples of faith, hope and love and announce the joy of the Gospel to the world.
Pope Francis desired the Church to be more effective in its pastoral outreach. To promote greater communion, participation and mission in the life of the Church. Francis began by renewing the process and outcome of synods,  involving mutual listening and dialogue in which everyone has something to learn. He often stated that to be synodal is the conversion that God expects of the Church in the 21st century.
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During his pontificate he made over 40 apostolic journeys around the world and issued many Encyclical Letters and Apostolic Exhortations on contemporary themes such as evangelization in modern society (Evangelii Gaudium), love within marriage (Amoris Laetitia), environmental stewardship (Laudato Si’), human fraternity (Fratelli Tutti), as well as young people and vocational discernment (Christus Vivit). He advanced the Church’s ongoing commitment to address sexual abuse, in meeting with victims around the world in order to promote both justice and healing in their lives. He initiated processes to improve accountability and transparency in the management of the Vatican’s finances. He restructured the Roman Curia (the administrative departments of the Holy See) around the priority of evangelization, the Church’s central mission, and promoted a more participatory, synodal Church.

“Trust in God’s infinite mercy” was the guiding vision throughout Francis’ papacy, as captured succinctly in his final Encyclical Letter “On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ” (Dilexit Nos). Pope Francis yearned for the Church’s message of mercy to be ever present among marginalized people, those on the existential and geographical peripheries of society. He was a tireless advocate for the poor, migrants, the disabled, the elderly, and those struggling to find their place within the Church.

A defining moment for Canadians of Pope Francis’ papacy took place during his five-day Apostolic Journey to Canada in 2022 when he apologized to Indigenous Peoples for the abuse, cultural destruction, and forced assimilation associated with the former Indian Residential Schools. In his [own] words, it was a “penitential pilgrimage” – a journey of 5,700 km with events in Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. It reflected his respect for Indigenous Peoples, and the Church’s commitment to continue walking together on the path of truth, justice, healing, reconciliation, and hope.
Pope Francis opened two Jubilee Years during his pontificate: an extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy in 2015 and the Holy Year of Hope which began on Christmas eve, 2024. As Bishop of Rome, Francis demanded much while preaching about a God of mercy, by engaging joyfully with nonbelievers, atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and those on the peripheries of life – many who thought that Christianity has nothing left to offer in the circumstances of life. His was truly “a journey of fraternity, of love, of trust among us.” We thank God for the legacy Pope Francis has given us – one that encourages us to live our faith with greater conviction and that guides us as Christians to build relationships of trust and greater compassion with others.

In this time of grief, I invite the Catholic faithful to join their local Ordinary and their pastoral ministers in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Let us give thanks to God for giving us such a good shepherd, an eloquent teacher of the joy of the Gospel, a humble witness, and a fellow pilgrim of hope. May the love and hope that Pope Francis found in the Risen Lord continue to radiate through our lives, and may he receive the reward promised to good and faithful servants who were heralds of the Good News of the Kingdom of God. 
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2025 Easter Message & Mourning the Death of Pope Francis - from Bishop McGrattan

4/19/2025

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Mon, April 21, 2025
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With deep sorrow, Bishop McGrattan joins the Bishops of Canada and the faithful around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away in Rome on Easter Monday, Apr 21, 2025, at the age of 88. In his tribute, ​Bishop McGrattan reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy as a humble shepherd who called the Church to mercy, dialogue, and missionary discipleship.
  • We invite you to read the full statement and join us in praying for the repose of his soul.

​Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

​As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, I extend to you the ancient Orthodox Easter greeting: “Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!”

Each of the Gospel accounts of that first Easter morning presents us with the testimony of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the Beloved Disciple, who encountered the astonishing reality of Christ’s Resurrection. Their despair, sorrow, and sense of loss gave way to newfound hope. The seeds of these Gospel events continue to be sown in our lives today, serving as a sure sign of the Risen Lord’s presence and the power of His Resurrection at work in our world.

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Pope Francis calls upon all the baptized, each with their unique gifts and ministries, to take co-responsibility in ensuring that the many signs of hope bear witness to God’s presence. Each year, our Holy Week celebrations lead us through the proclamation of the Word into the sacramental presence of Christ. This rich spiritual journey invites us to embrace the mysteries of our salvation with renewed faith and devotion. We walk the path of Christ’s Passion and death on the Cross, enter the silence of Holy Saturday, and then rejoice in the hope awakened within us as we renew our baptismal faith at Easter—professing our belief in Christ’s victory over death and the promise of eternal life.

This is the enduring presence of the Risen Christ in the life of the pilgrim Church—a presence illuminated by the Holy Spirit with the light of hope. It is a flame that burns continuously, “like an ever-burning lamp, to sustain and invigorate our lives” (Spes Non Confundit, no. 3).

May this light of hope, peace, and new life shine through our witness of Easter faith in the ordinary moments of family life, our parishes, schools, and workplaces. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may we proclaim with renewed boldness: “Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!”
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The Outdoor Way of the Cross returns to downtown Calgary on Good Friday.

4/16/2025

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After a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Outdoor Way of the Cross with the Roman Catholic Bishop William T. McGrattan is returning to the heart of downtown Calgary on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at 8:30 am, beginning at St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 18 Ave SW).

Held annually for more than 35 years (prior to the pandemic), the Outdoor Way of the Cross is a prayerful, family-friendly devotional walk through the streets of downtown, refl ecting on the Passion of Jesus. Last year, this spiritual event was briefl y revived at St. Mary’s University. This year marks a return to the heart of the city, and organizers hope to once again welcome 2,500 to 3,000 participants, as experienced in pre-pandemic years.

Along the route, participants pause for prayer, refl ection on scripture, and contemplative singing—offering a public witness to Christ’s journey to the Cross and how we need to be present to the spiritual and social challenges faced in our communities today.

For directions, parking, and route details, visit: www.catholicyyc.ca/wayofthecross

Temporary road use and brief amplifi ed sound may occur as the group passes through the neighbourhood. A safety team, First Aid volunteers, and members of the Calgary Police Service will be present to support the event and ensure the safety of all.
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Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and to join at any point along the route. All are also welcome to attend the Good Friday liturgies at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12 pm and 3 pm, celebrated by Bishop McGrattan.
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