In light of the reintroduction of the public celebration of Holy Mass as early as June 1, 2020 in all the Latin Rite Dioceses in Alberta, the Diocese is compelled to provide clergy, parish staff and volunteers with as much resources as possible to support them in this major undertaking. It is important for clergy and staff to recognize that the safety of everyone is imperative and that there may be a need to scale back on what is being offered especially in the early phases in order to assure that the guidelines are observed for the dignity of the holy liturgy and the wellbeing of all people.

For further assistance and guidance, please contact Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon at 403-218-5529 or Wilbert.ChinJon@calgarydiocese.ca.

What's New?

  • Memorandum on State of Public Health Emergency (Nov 26) 
  • Memorandum - Guidelines for parishes upon notification of a positive COVID-19 test of a parishioner who had been present in the Mass or in the church facility (Nov. 19)
  • 2020 Advent Season and Christmas Masses Guidelines (Nov. 17)
  • New gathering restrictions effective immediately (Nov. 13) 
  • New Church Poster on preventing the spread of Covid-19 - PDF (Oct. 27) 
    • Please announce at each Mass:
      • “The Diocese of Calgary strongly recommends to the faithful to, as much as possible, continue to wear the mask while seated in the pews during the Mass. This will help better protect one another in preventing the transmission of the flu and COVID-19. However, exemptions under the municipal bylaws will continue to be respected without requiring proof of eligibility. This gesture of wearing the mask is a sign of charity and concern for each other’s health. Please see the new poster in the church which highlights a number of health and safety measures to help prevent the spread of the flu and COVID-19. Thank you for your cooperation.”
  • Liturgical Guideline Update (Sep. 25) - re: liturgical singing
  • Memorandum - Temporary Face Covering Bylaw for Calgary & Banff (July 29)
    • UPDATES: 
      If your parish follows the diocesan guidelines and requires parishioners to pre-register for Mass and have walk-ins only before Mass begins as doors are shut and locked as soon as Mass is underway (not leaving opportunity for people to just walk in during the Mass), churches in Calgary can continue the practise of letting the parishioners decide whether to wear the mask while stationary in the pews. The only time we require them to wear a mask is while on the Communion line for the reception of Holy Communion and when physical distancing is not possible.
      • ​WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS – The City does not consider weddings and funerals as public events where parishioners are free to walk in during the ceremonies, therefore, our current diocesan guidelines and practise apply and do not need any modifications.
      • Parish Office Space – In sections of the parish office that are not readily accessible to parishioners, staff do not have to wear masks while at work. They have to wear masks when entering any common areas in the church when the church is open and where they may encounter parishioners, i.e. narthex and hall ways, church nave, parish hall, public washrooms, public kitchens, rooms…
      • Meetings – When meetings are not for the public, there is no need to wear masks as long as those attending are observing the required physical distance and the other safety precautions.
      • Rule of Thumb: People will be expected to wear a face covering in any part of an enclosed space to which the public can readily access. If the public does not have access to it, it will be exempt under the bylaw.
      • The Bylaw requires business operators or owners to display messaging in public entryways of the business or vehicle. Download and print posters available in different languages from here.
  • They Still Bring Forth Fruit in Old Age: A Lesson on Caring in the Midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. A Message by the Executive Committee of the CCCB (July 1)

How to receive Holy Communion

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Guidance on wearing Non-Medical Face Masks 
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Posters & Signage

Find here downloadable posters and signage for your parish. 
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NEW POSTER (Nov 26)
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NEW POSTER (Oct 27)
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NEW POSTER
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UPDATED POSTER
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UPDATED! With the latest Assessment Questions (App IV)
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NEW! Appendix IV Self Assessment printable
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With left/right arrow directions
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Available with & without arrows
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Available for both Enter & Exit, with & without direction
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Exit & Entrance direction with left & right arrows
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One Way directions with left, right, up and down arrows
Alternatively, you may also find some of the posters in the Govt. of Alberta website helpful: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-information-posters.aspx  ​

Decals & Banners

If you need other printed materials, such as decals, standing banner etc., below is a list of suppliers to check out. Note that there are many suppliers and companies out there that provide similar products and services. The Diocese does not endorse these companies but only provides them as a form of support as you prepare for the reintroduction of the public celebration of Mass. Feel free to suggest other companies you may be familiar with, and we can add them to the list of resources. 

Cleaning & Sanitizing 

​Here is a list of cleaning and sanitizing suppliers in case your regular supplier is unable to provide for your immediate needs. We hope that this will assist you especially during Stage 1 of the Reintroduction of the Public Celebration of Mass. Feel free to suggest other companies you may be familiar with, and we can add them to the list of resources. 

Online Event Tools

It is necessary that the privacy of registrants be always respected. Whatever online event system the parish will use, the names of registered attendees must not be accessible or visible to the other attendees. It is also important clearly to communicate that registration is free of charge.
The following are examples of companies that provide online tools for registration.
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