Sharing tea, Sharing faith, Sharing life

What do you imagine when you, a young woman, hear that you have been invited to Tea with the Sisters?

Ten young women and one mother responded to the invitation to come for tea with the Sisters of the Diocese of Calgary. On June 14, 2025, eleven Sisters from six different communities gathered with the young women at the Providence Sisters’ convent in southwest Calgary for an enjoyable two-and-a-half hours of conversation, sharing of stories, and a group Rosary walk prayed outside on the Providence Sisters’ grounds around their convent. Of course, there was a great variety of teas and sweets in which to delight. The Providence Sisters who serve at two nursing homes nearby to their convent are always gracious hostesses. We certainly filled their dining room.

What an opportunity to meet the Sisters of the Diocese in a casual setting, no strings attached, just time to be together, talk to each other, and enjoy each other’s company! What a lovely time to pray the Rosary together as we walked around the beautiful grounds and enjoyed the pleasant weather! The Blessed Virgin Mary, our beloved Mother, is always a welcome companion.
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This was the second year that the Assembly of Women Religious (AWR) have held this event and both times it was very enjoyable and well-attended.

​The next event sponsored by the AWR is the upcoming FIAT retreat (which means “Let it be”) for young women (16+) who would like to spend a full day with the Sisters to explore the Religious/Consecrated Life in the Church. This is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Luke’s church in northwest Calgary, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is already open for those young women who wish to participate; simply contact Sr. Dianne at [email protected].

Written by Sr. Dianne Turner, OSE, Assistant Vocations Director, Office of Vocations for Women's Consecrated Life. Contact 403-218-5504 | Email

Photos courtesy of Noëlle McCusker. 

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FIAT Retreat: A Day of Prayer, Reflection, and Discovery

Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be (FIAT) with me according to Your Word.” - Luke 1:38
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Are you a young woman what wants to learn how to discern God’s Will for your life? Are you sensing a possible deeper life calling? You are invited to spend a day with the Sisters of the Diocese of Calgary to explore the Religious/Consecrated Life in the Church. Maybe a life consecrated to the Lord is for you.

The FIAT retreat is open to young women (16+). It is scheduled to take place at St. Luke’s Catholic Church at 1566 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sep 27, 2025. The day begins with signing in at 8:30 am and Mass with the parish at 9 am, followed by talks and discussion about discernment of God’s call in our lives, presentations on prayer and devotions by various Sisters, opportunities to speak to the Sisters and other young women on their own journey of faith, and time for Eucharistic Adoration so that we take time to spend listening to the Lord Who speaks to us in the silence of our hearts. Lunch will be provided free of charge, but donations to help defray the cost are always welcome.  
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Please register by September 25, 2025, at [email protected] Please indicate any specific dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free) because we are likely ordering pizza for lunch. If you have further questions, please use this same email to contact Sr. Dianne. May the Lord Who loves us continue to guide you as you seek to follow Him.