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The Diocese of Calgary is offering a Pastoral Care Ministry Training for those who feel called to assist their parish in a healing ministry to the sick, elderly, dying, homebound and bereaved members. There is no cost to attend this workshop for new or those previously trained in Pastoral Care Ministry, or took the Pastoral Care Course in the past.
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Session 1
  • Friday, May 6, 2022 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Sign-ins at 6:00 pm)
  • Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9 am to 3 pm (1 hour break for lunch at noon)

Session 2
  • Friday, May 27, 2022 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Sign-ins at 6:00 pm)
  • Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm (1 hour break for lunch at noon)

Register online below or click here 
or by contacting Sr. Mariflor Jacob at 403-218-5521
Deadline to register: April 29, 2022
Presenter | Virginia Battiste, MTS
​Virginia has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Diploma in Elementary Education, and a Master’s of Theological Studies with a Pastoral Counseling major. She has completed the Clinical Pastoral Education Basic Unit. She has experience in family counseling and community development, and ended her work career as a Hospital Chaplain. In that role she designed and implemented training for Pastoral Care Volunteer Visitors for hospital and long-term care visitation.

More information
  • Detailed session modules
  • Participants have completed Safe Environment Screening requirement, and approved by their Pastors / Pastoral Care Coordinator. Please contact your parish for screening requirement.
  • Bring your own lunch and/or make plans to obtain lunch nearby. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks will be provided. 
  • Certificates of Completion will be provided after successful completion of the course (complete attendance of the entire training).

Register online now

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