Catholic News
Catholic news and events from the diocese and around the world.
In this week's Diocesan bulletin:
Sunday of the Word of God - Jan 24. Includes resources from the Canadian Bible Society
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life - Feb 6-7
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD): The bishops would like to direct your attention to the updated Bill C-7 webpage, and ask that you continue to pray and voice your concern on MAiD
FCJ Retreat Centre Online Events
Fr. Casey Cole – Breaking in the Habit: YouTube videos
about the beauty of being a Catholic
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Celebrated Around the World
January 18 - 25, 2021
Full listing here
You might not be able to sign up for parish formation workshops or events yet this year, but that doesn't mean you can't spend time learning about them on your own at home. These formation opportunities will help you with your faith journey & help you grow closer to Christ. Here are some opportunities to do so:
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Online Faith Formation at Newman Theological College: a comprehensive selection of short courses on various aspects of the Catholic faith
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"Introduction to Sacred Liturgy", a free course from the Liturgical Institute in Mundelein, IL
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Journey through Scripture. This is the St. Paul Center’s flagship Bible study program designed to help ordinary Catholics grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith.
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Lectio Divina – Daily with the Sister of the Seeds of the Words in Calgary
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Theology of the Body Sessions: speakers from the Calgary conference
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Lectio: Unveiling Scripture & Tradition The Augustine Institute produced this video-based study series.
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Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast: Fr. Mike Schmitz with Jeff Cavins
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The Great Adventure: Your Journey through the Bible: Jeff Cavins, Ascension Press
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The WORD 2021 International Catholic Bible Summit
The 2021 theme – Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit (John 15:5-9) – calls us to pray and to work for reconciliation and unity in the church, with our human family, and with all of creation.
Drawing on the Gospel image of vine and branches, it invites us to nourish unity with God and with one another through contemplative silence, prayer, and common action. Grafted into Christ the vine as many diverse branches, may we bear rich fruit and create new ways of living, with respect for and communion with all of creation.