Parish leaders are invited to gather with Bishop McGrattan for a Renewal Leadership Gathering focused on sustaining momentum in our diocesan Renewal. The gathering includes Mass, shared formation, and an opportunity to engage with Bishop McGrattan, fellow parish leaders, and the Diocesan Renewal Leadership Team.

Who is invited:
Priests and Deacons; parish pastoral staff; Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, and Parish Renewal Team members; parish ministry leaders or representatives.

Dates and locations
Please attend as a parish team. Registration closes four days prior to each gathering.

• Thu, Feb 19, 2026, from 5 pm to 9 pm at St. Vincent Liem, Calgary.
• Sat, Feb 21, 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm at St. Mary’s, Brooks
• Thu, Mar 19, 2026, from 5 pm to 9 pm at St. Albert the Great, Calgary
• Sat, Mar 21, 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm at St. Augustine’s, Taber
  
  

Schedule overview
Mass followed by a Renewal Leadership session. Dinner (Thu) or lunch (Sat) provided.
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Registration
Each participant is asked to register online. Questions about registration may be directed to Jennifer Pashula at [email protected] or 403-218-5528.

REGISTER NOW

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YEAR 3 Video RESOURCES

Parish Renewal Planning Process

February 8, 2025 Orientation to Parish Renewal Planning Process Workshop

• Download Presentation notes - PDF

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• A Guide to Parish Renewal Planning Process
  • Download Guide (with appendices) - PDF
  • Download Guide (without appendices) - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 1 - Sharing Parish Renewal Survey - PDF
  • Appendix 2 - Five Areas of Parish Life - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 3 - SWOT Template - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 4 - Talking Points for Renewal Process - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 5 - Ministry Assessment & Renewal Planning - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 6 - Ministry Action Item - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 7 - Ministry Action Steps - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 8 - Parish Renewal Plan Template - PDF | MS Word​
  • NEW! Parish Renewal Announcement Template - MS Word

Other Resources

• Communication (email & announcements) templates - Review/Download
• Next Steps Checklist - Review/Download
• Powerpoint sample for Renewal Planning Day  
  • Powerpoint | Canva
• Video: Renewal in the Diocese of Calgary (Bishop McGrattan)
  • Youtube Link | Download file 
• Video: Benefits of Renewal (Deacon Marc)
  • Youtube Link | Download file
• Renewal Begins With You: A Lenten Challenge

DOWNLOAD PARISH RENEWAL TIME GRAPHIC (PDF)

Parish Renewal Team (PRT) Resources

Parish Renewal Team Resources Page is continually updated to provide you with the resources you need (i.e., PRT meetings, organizing renewal gathering in your parish etc.) during this Renewal journey.

2025 PARISH RENEWAL TEAM RESOURCES

2024 PARISH RENEWAL TEAM Resources

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• ​Bishop's Letter 
• Leaflet & Poster
• Prayer of the Faithful ​
• Prayer of Renewal
• Logos & Branding Guidelines
• Graphics for website/social media (web banner, email footer etc.)
• NEW! Year 3 Video
• ​Year 1 Video | Year 2 Video
• Powerpoint template (general)
  • PPT template for Parish Renewal Gathering
• ​Canva templates
• Visit Download Page 

Past Renewal Resources & Renewal Events

If you missed past events or resources (i.e., resources for "Welcome Home Webinar", Orientations, Renewal Gatherings, Photos etc.) please visit this page regularly. 

SEE PAST RESOURCES