Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary

website:  catholicyyc.ca

Decree on Requirements for the Reception of Jubilee Year Indulgences

Bishop William T. McGrattan released a decree on Feb. 24, 2025 outlining how the faithful in the Diocese of Calgary can obtain Plenary Indulgences during the Jubilee Year 2025.

• Download Decree (PDF)
• Visit webpage

Resources & Events

1. Vocations Rally - You are invited!
   God calls each of us through our baptism to live a life of holiness and service. This call unfolds uniquely in every person, whether through priesthood, consecrated life, marriage, the permanent diaconate, or lay vocations. Join us in fostering a culture where every vocation is nurtured and celebrated! Please join us at the Vocations Rally 2025: Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 - from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Discover, support, and pray for vocations in our Diocese! Register at catholicyyc.ca/vocationsrally

The latest Faithfully 
Released: May 8, 2025

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Some highlights: 

• Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV

The Church rejoices in the election of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th successor of Saint Peter! 

• Join Bishop McGrattan for a Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving on Wed, May 21 at 5 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, as we pray for Pope Leo XIV and unite with the universal Church in this historic moment.
• Learn more about our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV | Read updates here
• Bishop McGrattan will represent the Canadian Bishops at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV. Watch the livestream of Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Mass on Sunday, May 18 at 10 am Rome time (2 am Calgary time).​ 

Resources for children​​​​​​

• Kid's Bulletin this Sunday
• Colouring Page this Sunday 
• Sunday Connection this Sunday (Gr. 1-8)
• Children's Liturgy of the Word 
  • Children's Liturgy of the Word this Sunday | Illustration