Support of Parishes

You may donate directly to your parish by clicking on the donate button below. 

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​If you would like to assist parishes that would especially appreciate the financial support this year, please click on the donate button below.
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​​If you would like to assist parishes in their building loans, please click on the donate button below.

COVID Emergency

Give to the countries devastated by the pandemic. This is an urgent appeal at an apocalyptic time from Development and Peace, and Caritas India. Please give generously. 

The Operations of
​the Diocese

One of the financial strategies implemented by the Diocese to increase the cash reserves of the parishes was to freeze the transfer of the contributions of the parishes to the operation of the Diocese from April to December 2020. If you would like to directly support the operations of the Diocese, please click on the donate button.

Elizabeth House

Your gift in support of this Diocesan program will help pregnant and parenting women in our community who are experiencing crisis. 

Feed the Hungry

Feed the Hungry provides care packages to 300 guests every Sunday at St. Mary’s Hall.  They are currently providing food bundles that guests can take with them during COVID-19

Mission Mexico

A diocesan outreach which provides funding for micro-economic, education, health and human rights projects in Guerrero, Mexico. 

Together in Action

Together in Action is the Bishop's Annual Appeal to support diocesan ministries, local charities and national & international partners. 

Vocations

Supporting the formation of those who pursue a vocation to priesthood or permanent diaconate in our Diocese.

St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy

Supporting the formation and fellowship among young adults within the Diocese (university students, young professionals, and young families).

Care of Retired Priests

Supporting the systems and structures in place for the retired priests, i.e. residences, subsidies, assisted-living support.
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Special Collections

Good Friday Collection

Good Friday Collection is an annual collection for the needs of the Church in the Holy Land. 

Development & Peace

Development and Peace is the official international development organization of Catholics in Canada, a member of Caritas Internationalis. 

World Mission Sunday

Support mission priests, religious and lay leaders spreading the Good News and providing loving service especially to those most in need. 

The Pope's Pastoral Works

This papal collection is passed on to the Holy Father for his use among those stricken by natural disasters.

Holy Childhood

Children helping the neediest children in mission countries through prayers and almsgiving.

Catholic Education Sunday

Celebrate the gift of Catholic Education and support special programs that nourish children spiritually and physically, moral and intellectually.
If you have questions about charitable giving to our Diocese, please contact: 
  • Alejandro Henao         
    Executive Director
    Phone: 403-218-5545 | Email
​The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Calgary is registered as a legal charity under its 1913 legislative act of incorporation and also federally with the Canada Revenue Agency.  ​Charitable BN: 10790-9939-RR0076.
There are many ways to support the work you believe in. The Diocese gratefully accepts gifts from individuals, corporations, service clubs and other organizations. ​
More ways to give
​Cheques should be payable to “Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary.” Note the ministry or program you are supporting on the memo line.
  • Mail your cheque to:  Development Office (Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 17 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2S 2T2).
Gifts of securities provide donors with a chance to make a large impact with great tax benefit implications.
Join our Catholics Who Care family of monthly donors and spread your gift out to make it more manageable. 
  • Donate online by selecting the program on the left you wish to support or
  • Donate manually by printing and submitting this form  ​
​Celebrating a special day or a special person? Make a donation to the Diocese in memory of a loved one or in honour of a loved one's special day. Let us know who to send a note to so we can celebrate your generosity.
  • Donate online by selecting the program on the left you wish to support.
​Planned gifts include bequests, gifts of insurance and other types of property.
​Many employers will match your gift. Speak to yours today to find out about your company policy. 
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