Mary, Mother of Hope: Jubilee Marian Week

8/13/2025

You’re invited, whether for a day, a weekend, or the whole week!
Join young adults and all pilgrims for this Marian Week in the heart of the Rockies. As part of our diocesan journey in the Jubilee Year of Hope, it’s a sacred time of prayer, pilgrimage, and celebration, and a special opportunity to receive plenary indulgences during this grace-filled year.

August 15-18 | St. Mary's, Banff

Location: St. Mary's, Banff (305 Squirrel St, Banff)

Friday to Monday, Aug 15–18

Young Adults Jubilee Weekend & Pilgrimage (ages 18–35) in St. Mary's, Banff (305 Squirrel St, Banff) – with indoor camping, fellowship, hikes, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Cross of Hope Pilgrimage from Banff to Canmore along the scenic Legacy Trail. Register here

Friday, Aug 15

8 pm - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass with Bishop McGrattan

Sunday, Aug 17

10 am - Sunday Mass (Anticipated Mass on Saturday at 5 pm) - More
2 pm - Mary, the Mystical Rose Concert, at St. Mary's, Banff (305 Squirrel St, Banff)
7 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Fri-Sat, Aug 15-17 | Shrine Church, Canmore

Location: The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore)

Friday, Aug 15

8:30 am - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass with Fr. Pilmaiken at the Shrine Church, Canmore. Followed by:
- 9 am - Adoration following Mass (overnight) until 10:45 am (Reposition) on Sat, Aug 16.
  - 3 pm - Novena to Mary begins
  - 6 pm - Taize Prayer during Adoration

Saturday, Aug 16

11 am - Blessing of Pilgrims and Mass
4 pm - Confession
5 pm - Anticipated Sunday Mass

Sunday, Aug 17

9:30 am, 11:30 am - Sunday Mass, followed by Confession,
5 pm - Sunday Mass, at Shrine Church, Canmore

Monday, Aug 18 | Shrine Church, Canmore

Location: The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore)

Monday, Aug 18 - Cross of Hope Pilgrimage & Marian Concert

2 pm – Cross of Hope pilgrimage from Banff reaches Canmore natural spring site (Near exit 86 on Highway 1). You can park at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore) - and follow the direction to the natural spring site from the parking lot.
- Join us for a special gathering with the Diocesan Young Adults Pilgrims, who have walked in pilgrimage from Banff to Canmore via the Legacy Trail. Meet all pilgrims, collect water from the natural spring site, and journey together in procession to the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies in Canmore.
4 pm – Mass at the church, including the Holy Water Blessing (water drawn from the Canmore Spring).
7 pm - Crowned by Stars: A Concert for the Queen in Heaven. Join conductor Carlos Foggin for an evening in honour of Mary, the Queen of Heaven, featuring exquisite choral music, string , organ, audience hymn singing, and the premiere of Regina Coeli (2025).

Tue to Thu, Aug 19-21 | Shrine Church, Canmore

Location: The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore)

Daily Horarium during the Jubilee Marian Week at the Shrine Church on Tuesday to Thursday (Aug 19-21)

10 am – Confession
11 am – Mass
2–3:50 pm – Adoration (simple Reposition)
3 pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:30 pm - Rosary
4 pm – Mass at the Shrine Church, Canmore | Note: 6:30 pm - Mass at St. Mary's, Banff

6 pm – Evening reflections (1 hour) with Bishop Pierre-Olivier Tremblay, OMI - Bishop of Hearst-Moosonee (Ontario) with theme "Mary, walk with us in this Jubilee of Hope!" 
- Tuesday, August 19: The Strength of Communal Prayer: Confraternities
- Wednesday, August 20: With Mary in the Holy Places: The Shrine
- Thursday, August 21: In Hope for a Great Mission!

Bishop Pierre-Olivier Tremblay, OMI

Friday, Aug 22 | Shrine Church, Canmore

Location: The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore)

Friday, August 22, Feast of the Queenship of Mary at the Shrine Church

10 am - Confession
12 – 2 pm – Adoration (Rosary & Midday Prayer)
6 pm - Confession
7 pm – Jubilee Mass with Apostolic Blessing by Bishop McGrattan on the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, followed by Marian Coronation and a Reception.
- During the Jubilee Mass on the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, Bishop McGrattan will impart an Apostolic Blessing with plenary indulgence, granted by the Holy Father for the Jubilee Year of Hope. To receive it, the faithful must be in a state of grace, detached from sin, go to Confession and Communion within days, and pray for the Pope’s intentions.

Sat-Sun, Aug 23-24 | Shrine Church, Canmore

Location: The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore)

Saturday, August 23 at the Shrine Church

11 am - Mass with Bishop McGrattan (Jubilee of Legion of Mary)
2 pm - Bike Pilgrimage (Banff to Canmore)
A 27 km scenic bike pilgrimage on Sat, Aug 23, 2025, from St. Mary’s in Banff to the Shrine Church in Canmore via the Legacy Trail, with rest stops, blessings, and arrival in time for the 5 pm Queenship of Mary Mass. To join, register here
4 pm - Confession
5 pm - Sunday Mass

Sunday, Aug 24 at the Shrine Church

9:30 am and 11:30 am - Sunday Mass
5 pm - Mass

7 Comments

Margie Gravel

6/26/2025 08:10:30 am

Is this a daily retreat or 5 day retreat?
Do we go to each day?
If so, do we stay in Canmore?
Do the Jubilee indulgences apply to the attendance of this retreat?
What is the exact purpose of this?

CPC

8/12/2025 02:41:32 pm

Margie, I hope the updated information above answers your questions. You are welcome to join for a day, a weekend, or the entire week. Accommodation will need to be arranged by each pilgrim.

Regarding the Jubilee indulgence – yes, it applies to your visit to the Shrine Church, as one of the Jubilee pilgrimage sites, under the usual conditions. You can read more here: https://www.catholicyyc.ca/blog/jubilee-year-plenary-indulgence

Looking forward to seeing you if you’re able to come.

Vicki Kargel

8/2/2025 06:55:40 pm

We are going to be visiting Canada September and would like to come to First Friday. Could you tell us what time Mass is? And do you have Mass on First Saturday?

Maria Hernandez link

8/7/2025 10:02:50 am

Friday Masses at St Mary's Cathedral are at 7:30 am and 5 pm, however you may want to first check in Google Maps what the closest Roman Catholic Church from your hotel is and then check Mass times on their webpage.
God bless and enjoy your stay with us!

Angelica

8/5/2025 08:45:54 pm

For the bike pilgrimage on Saturday 23rd. Are you going to give further details? Thank you!

8/12/2025 02:42:49 pm

Hello Angelica, more information about the Bike Pilgrimage can be found here: https://www.rockiesshrine.org/event-details/shrine-bike-pilgrimage-august-23-2025

8/12/2025 02:48:01 pm

Apparently the link above is no longer working. Here's the details: Annual Bike Pilgrimage

AUGUST 23, 2025 | 2:00 pm

Event: A scenic bike pilgrimage from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Banff to the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies in Canmore via the Legacy Trail.

Date & Time: Scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., typically lasting about two hours.

Route & Logistics: Approximately 27 km, generally downhill from Banff to Canmore for a relaxed pace.

Rest stops along the way, including a major pause near Seven Mile Hill (~11 km from Banff) for snacks, first aid, and bike maintenance.

Ceremonial Elements: The group gathers at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s for a blessing by Fr. Dan before departure.

Upon arrival around 4:30 p.m., Fr. Pilmaikén Lezano greets participants for a procession into the Shrine in time for 5:00 p.m. Mass, in honor of the Queenship of Mary.

Purpose: Held as part of the Jubilee 2025 celebration and Marian devotion theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”

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