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?

​The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass continues for dioceses in the Province of Alberta. Download Decree 
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• Oct 13 Note: Parishes are not to ask people any proof of vaccination as they enter the church. Nor are parishes to apply for and participate in the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) of the government wherein people who are unvaccinated are required to undergo rapid testing with a negative result as a requirement for their admittance to the church. Funeral homes and their staff, wedding families, and third party groups are not permitted to implement the REP in the parishes. The Diocese will not ask individuals to reveal their consciences concerning their vaccination status. However, everyone is strongly recommended to be vaccinated and is free to decide based on their condition and conscience. All health and safety restrictions by the government must be followed. For details, see email from Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon to parish staff. 
• Pastoral Letter from Bishop McGrattan re: exemption from COVID-19 vaccination (Sep 22)
• Memorandum - New provincial emergency temporary measures (Sep. 15)
  • Please print and display on your church entrances - Poster 1 or Poster 2

• Memorandum: Temporary Measures UPDATES (Sep 8) - applies to parishes without the municipality's mask bylaw  | ​ Download Poster
• Memorandum: Temporary Measures (Sep 4)​
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidelines for Stage 3 (June 29)
  • Please print and display on your church entrances "Vaccinated against COVID-19" flyer here
• Memorandum: Liturgical Function of Deacon in Stage 2 (June 10)
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidelines for Stage 2  (June 9)
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidelines for Stage 1 of Alberta's #OpenforSummer plan (May 31)
• Memorandum: Isolation and quarantine requirements for vaccinated Albertans (May 26)
• ​Memorandum: Expanded restrictions - Liturgical Guidelines for Weekday & Sunday Masses (May 5)
• Memorandum: Stop the spike - expanded restriction effective May 5 (May 4) 
• Memorandum: Altar of Repose - Holy Thursday (March 19)
• CCCB Statement on ethical concerns related to currently approved COVID-19 vaccines (March 9, 2021) 
• Memorandum: Resumption of in-person faith-based classes and meetings (Feb 11)
• Memorandum: Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation in 2021 (Feb. 3)
• Reminder: Singing continues to be limited to the following: Entrance, Preparation of the Gifts & Communion. The wearing of a mask is required for all singing by the cantor in the celebration of Holy Mass, even for a solo cantor distanced from the congregation. 
• 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
  • During the celebration of mass, singing by one cantor is now permitted. The singing at Mass by choirs or groups is not allowed. For more details, please refer to the Liturgical Guideline Update (Sep. 25) - re: liturgical singing​
• ​Guidelines to Live-streaming in the Diocese of Calgary​

How to receive Holy Communion with COVID-19 restriction 

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/bbVIyS9HTZE | Download Video
Guidance on wearing Non-Medical Face Masks 

Sacrament Preparation

• Liturgical Planning Form for Confirmation & Confirmation info
• Sacrament preparation resources for coordinators

Human Resources

• Download the latest Policy, Procedures and Code of Conducts (May 6)
• Volunteer Recruitment Document 
• Safety Coordinator Position Description
• Cleaning & Disinfecting Team Member Position Description
• Point & Entry Team Member Position Description
• Usher Team Member Position Description​

Finance & Administration

• Finance & Administration Update

​Health & Safety

• Health & Safety Document
• Appendix A - Hazard Assessments 
• Appendix B - Cleaning/Sanitizing Material Safety Data Sheet
• Appendix C - Volunteer Training Checklist

Chancellor Office

• Outside Speakers Permission forms are updated here

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During the Pandemic

2021

• Pastoral Letter from Bishop McGrattan re: exemption from COVID-19 vaccination (Sep 22)
• Memorandum - New provincial emergency temporary measures (Sep. 15)
• Memorandum: Temporary Measures UPDATES (Sep. 8)
• Memorandum: Temporary Measures (Sep. 4)​
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidelines for Stage 3 (June 29)
• Memorandum: Liturgical Function of Deacon in Stage 2 (June 10)
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidelines for Stage 2 of Alberta's #OpenforSummer plan (June 9)
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidelines for Stage 1 of Alberta's #OpenforSummer plan (May 31)
• Memorandum: Isolation and quarantine requirements for vaccinated Albertans (May 26)
• ​​Memorandum: Expanded restrictions - Liturgical Guidelines for Weekday & Sunday Masses (May 5)
• Memorandum: Stop the spike - expanded restriction effective May 5 (May 4) ​
• Memorandum: Altar of Repose - Holy Thursday (March 19)
• CCCB Statement on ethical concerns related to currently approved COVID-19 vaccines (March 9) 
• Guideline for the Celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph (Feb 24)
• Memorandum: 2021 Holy Week - including Palm Sunday & Chrism Mass (Feb. 16)
• Memorandum: Resumption of in-person faith-based classes and meetings (Feb 11)
• Memorandum: Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation in 2021 (Feb. 3)
• Ash Wednesday 2021 announcement & resources (graphic & video)
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidance for RCIA, Feast of Presentation of the Lord, Stations of the Cross, Lenten Penitential Services, Lenten Missions (Jan 19)
• Memorandum: Limited Restriction Changes (Jan. 15)
• Memorandum: Liturgical Guidance for the Optional Memorial of St. Blaise, World Day of the Sick, Ash Wednesday & Palm Sunday (Jan. 12)

2020

• Memorandum re: Stricter Covid-19 Restriction (Dec. 9)
• Memorandum re: Christmas Hampers Program (Dec. 7)
• Letters from the AB/NWT Bishops about Covid-19 Vaccine | English | French​
• Memorandum on State of Public Health Emergency - Nov 26 
  • New Mandatory Restrictions (Nov 26)
  • Mandatory Mask - New Poster
• Memorandum - Guidelines for parishes upon notification of a positive COVID-19 in your church (Nov. 19) 
• Memorandum - Christmas Masses (Nov. 17)
• Memorandum - New restrictions (Nov. 13)
• Memorandum - New Poster & Announcement  re: COVID-19 & Influenza safety measures (Oct. 27) | Download Memo | Poster
• Liturgical Guideline Update (Sep. 25) - re: liturgical singing
• Memorandum - Use of Churches, Halls & Meeting Rooms (Aug 26)
• Memorandum - Temporary Face Covering Bylaw for Calgary & Banff (July 29)
• 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)
• Memorandum - Interim Adjustments (June 25)
• Memorandum - Stage 2 of Alberta's Relaunch Strategy (June 10)
• Guidelines for the Reintroduction of the Public Celebration of Holy Mass (PDF) 
• Self-Assessment Tool Questions
• Updated: Summary of Guidelines for Sacraments & Liturgies (June 1)
• FAQ (May 29)
• Pastoral Letter to the Faithful (May 26) 
• Download Decree - Dispensation from Sunday Obligation ​
• Video Message from Bishop McGrattan  - website | Youtube | Download MP4​
• Spiritual Resources during the Pandemic
• Guidelines to Live-streaming in the Diocese of Calgary
• Guidelines for the celebration of Holy Mass during the period of Mass cancellation (March 20)

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Posters & Signage

Find here downloadable posters and signage for your parish. 

• Click here to access the download folder​

POSTER (Sep 15) for ALL parishes

MAX 15 attendees (May 5)

NEW POSTER (Nov 26)

NEW POSTER (Oct 27)

NEW POSTER

UPDATED POSTER

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UPDATED! With the latest Assessment Questions (App IV)

NEW! Appendix IV Self Assessment printable

With left/right arrow directions

Available with & without arrows

Available for both Enter & Exit, with & without direction

Exit & Entrance direction with left & right arrows

One Way directions with left, right, up and down arrows

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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. 

• Copy Repro, Calgary
  • ​Contact Darrell Martindale at 403-264-4033  |  Website
  • Download list of customizable pre-assembled signage kits for COVID-19, includes markers, decals, boards, face masks & shields 
• Minuteman Press 
  • ​Contact Terry Gonzalez at 403-338-1115 | Website
• Diocesan.com (US) for parish-friendly designs for welcoming parishioners back to Mass (banners, A-frames, floor graphics, and flags). 
  • ​Contact 1-877-212-7317.  Check items here.

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. 

• Check list of suppliers for cleaning supplies & sanitizing

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.

• Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca
• Canada Helps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/for-charities/ticketed-events/
• Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com
• Signup.com: https://www.signup.com ​
• Pastor's Toolbox ($45/month): https://pastorstoolbox.com/  
• Volunteer Signup: https://volunteersignup.org/