Diocesan Highlights
Pentecost Sunday • May 24, 2026
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The Latest Faithfully
Released May 19, 2026
Faithfully offers a weekly snapshot of faith at work in the Diocese and opportunities to live and share the Gospel.
- James, a St. Mary’s Grade 12 student, shares a young mentor’s journey of faith
- Fr. Nathan Siray’s journey to the priesthood
- The Dominican Sisters ask: What is my vocation?
- Career opportunities and upcoming diocesan events
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Seniors’ Month Resources
June 2026
This June, Covenant Foundation invites parishes to celebrate Seniors’ Month and honour the lives, wisdom, and dignity of seniors in our communities.
Learn more or support seniors in care at seniorsmonth.ca.
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Vocations Rally 2026
Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | St. Michael Catholic Community
This is the last Sunday to promote the Vocations Rally. Discover, support, and pray for vocations in our Diocese.
Keynote speakers include Fr. Bryan Duggan and Michelle Diment, with panel speakers Fr. Nathan Siray, Friar Aldin Canobas, Sr. Katrina Le, SDM, Sergio Plazas, and Mary Plazas Ma.
Registration and information are available at catholicyyc.ca/vocationsrally.
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
Upcoming dates for 40 Hours Devotion in the Diocese include:
- St. Michael’s, Calgary: Friday, May 29 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 am
- St. Anthony’s, Calgary: Friday, June 5 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, June 7 at 8:00 am
- St. Martha’s Parish, Lethbridge: Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 pm to Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 am
More information is available at catholicyyc.ca/40hours.
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Mini Camino Walk
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 | St. Peter’s Church, Milk River to St. Isidore Church, Allerston
St. Peter’s Church in Milk River and St. Isidore Church in Allerston invite everyone to their second annual Mini Camino Walk.
- Friday, June 5 at 7:00 pm: 11 km
- Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 noon: 12 km
- Sunday, June 7 at 8:00 am: 14 km, with Mass at 12:00 pm at St. Isidore Church
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African Thanksgiving Mass
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 12:30 pm | St. Michael Catholic Community, Calgary
The African communities in the Diocese of Calgary invite all to their Thanksgiving Mass, celebrated by Bishop William T. McGrattan.
Participating communities include the Blessed Iwene Tansi Nigerian Community, Cameroon Catholic Community, South Sudanese Catholic Community, and Eritrean Catholic Community.
2026 Family Life Conference
Friday, July 3 to Monday, July 6 | Lac Ste. Anne, AB
Catholic Family Ministries invites families to the 28th Catholic Family Life Conference with the theme, The Holy Family – Divine Mercy.
Early bird registration ends Sunday, May 31. Register at catholicfamilyministries.com.
Pastoral Care Training in Spanish
Saturdays, May 30 and June 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
This training is open to Spanish-speaking members of the Diocese who wish to serve in Pastoral Care Ministry. Sessions take place at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, 1714 14 Ave NE.
Selected Upcoming Events and Resources
- Natural Family Planning Workshop: Thursday, May 28, online via Zoom.
- Theology of the Body: May 29 to 31 at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish.
- Rosary Walk: Saturday, May 30 from St. Mary’s University to St. Bonaventure and the Father Lacombe Memorial Cairn.
- First Saturday Devotion: Saturday, June 6 at Our Lady of Fatima, Calgary.
- Catholic Grandparents Group: Thursday, June 11 at St. Albert the Great, Calgary.
- Alive in the Spirit Charismatic Retreat: June 12 to 14 at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, Cochrane.
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