Mary Durran recently returned from visiting projects and partners in Peru. She will share insights from her trip and her long-standing work in the region. This comes at a meaningful time, as we prepare to welcome Bishop Jorge Izaguirre from Peru—our Development and Peace Solidarity Visitor to the Alberta/NWT region—from Mar 27 to Apr 7 (stay tuned for details). Bishop Izaguirre is the outgoing president of CEAS, a partner organization of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference that advocates for human rights, guided by the Gospel and Catholic social teaching.
Mary Durran is a research and advocacy officer with Development and Peace. She has extensive experience in Central America, focusing on human rights and social issues. Since 2012, she has overseen programs in Haiti, Honduras, and Peru.
2025 is a Jubilee year. In Biblical tradition, debts were cancelled, slaves were freed and the land was allowed to rest in jubilee years.
Pope Francis calls on us to be “Pilgrims of Hope”; asking the world “to forgive the debts of countries that will never be able to repay them.”
Today, more than 100 countries in the Global South are facing a debt crisis, as the structural causes of indebtedness have not changed. The situation has worsened with predatory lending, exorbitant interest rates and global inflation. More than 3.3 billion people live in countries that spend more on repaying foreign debt than on health or education preventing an investment in their own people.
For many countries, the debt is too big to repay, and has become a crushing burden for current and future generations, creating a sense of hopelessness and futility.
Pope Francis also calls our attention in Laudato Si’ to the injustice brought on by the “ecological debt” owed by the Global North for exploitation of resources and destruction of environment. This destruction drives climate change, which most adversely effects societies in the Global South that are least responsible for it. We believe that recognizing ecological debt is a vital step toward addressing the global debt crisis and creating a sustainable, just future for all.
Join us for a special rosary to pray for the health of Pope Francis ad all who need to heal from illness.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T233406Z SEQUENCE:34619 URL:https://www.calgarycwl.ca/events/1990 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:350 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250301T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250301T123000 UID:4A5516A1-FF86-49A3-8D8B-17F7B6155BD5 SUMMARY:Turn Debt into Hope | National launch webinar CREATED:20250218T040207Z DTSTAMP:20250218T040207Z DESCRIPTION:Development and Peace — Caritas Canada invites you to the launch webinar of the Share Lent 2025 campaign under the theme Turn Debt into Hope.\NThis global campaign, led by Caritas Internationalis and others, responds to Pope Francis’ Jubilee 2025 call to “forgive the debts of countries that will never be able to repay them.” (Spes non confundit, §16).\NJoin us and our special guests to learn more:\N\NDean Dettloff, our Advocacy Officer, will talk about the campaign and the debt burden facing many impoverished countries.\NJavier Jahncke, a human rights lawyer from our Peruvian partner CEAS, will highlight Peru’s ecological debt and the severe environmental and human rights consequences of resource exploitation.\N\N* Webinar with interpretation into French, English and Spanish.\NRegister now X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Development and Peace — Caritas Canada invites you to the launch webinar of the Share Lent 2025 campaign under the theme Turn Debt into Hope.
This global campaign, led by Caritas Internationalis and others, responds to Pope Francis’ Jubilee 2025 call to “forgive the debts of countries that will never be able to repay them.” (Spes non confundit, §16).
Join us and our special guests to learn more:
* Webinar with interpretation into French, English and Spanish.
Throughout Lent, Timothy Duff, an American Board Certified Chaplain (Ret.) and Guardian/ Co-Founder of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is offering weekly online “Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness”. Below is the information to join in the sessions:
Topic: Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness (Family & Friends)
Time: Mar 7, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until Apr 18, 2025, 7 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 889 1989 6671
Passcode: 833942
Exploring the question of whether ending life can properly be considered a part of medicine
The Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians & Societies invites you to join them for an insightful discussion on whether ending life can truly be considered a part of medicine. Dr. Joshua Briscoe will explore the ethical and medical implications of this critical question.
Dr. Joshua Briscoe is Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, and medical director of Hospice and Palliative Care at the Durham VA Medical Center. He writes a monthly newsletter at the intersection of medicine and the human condition called Notes from a Family Meeting.
When: March 12th, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm (EST)
The event is free, and registration can be done through this link.
We hope to see you there!
Throughout Lent, Timothy Duff, an American Board Certified Chaplain (Ret.) and Guardian/ Co-Founder of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is offering weekly online “Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness”. Below is the information to join in the sessions:
Topic: Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness (Family & Friends)
Time: Mar 7, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until Apr 18, 2025, 7 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 889 1989 6671
Passcode: 833942
Throughout Lent, Timothy Duff, an American Board Certified Chaplain (Ret.) and Guardian/ Co-Founder of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is offering weekly online “Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness”. Below is the information to join in the sessions:
Topic: Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness (Family & Friends)
Time: Mar 7, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until Apr 18, 2025, 7 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 889 1989 6671
Passcode: 833942
Throughout Lent, Timothy Duff, an American Board Certified Chaplain (Ret.) and Guardian/ Co-Founder of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is offering weekly online “Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness”. Below is the information to join in the sessions:
Topic: Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness (Family & Friends)
Time: Mar 7, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until Apr 18, 2025, 7 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 889 1989 6671
Passcode: 833942
Throughout Lent, Timothy Duff, an American Board Certified Chaplain (Ret.) and Guardian/ Co-Founder of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is offering weekly online “Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness”. Below is the information to join in the sessions:
Topic: Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness (Family & Friends)
Time: Mar 7, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until Apr 18, 2025, 7 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 889 1989 6671
Passcode: 833942
Throughout Lent, Timothy Duff, an American Board Certified Chaplain (Ret.) and Guardian/ Co-Founder of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is offering weekly online “Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness”. Below is the information to join in the sessions:
Topic: Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness (Family & Friends)
Time: Mar 7, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until Apr 18, 2025, 7 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 889 1989 6671
Passcode: 833942
Throughout Lent, Timothy Duff, an American Board Certified Chaplain (Ret.) and Guardian/ Co-Founder of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is offering weekly online “Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness”. Below is the information to join in the sessions:
Topic: Stations of the Cross for those with Mental Illness (Family & Friends)
Time: Mar 7, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until Apr 18, 2025, 7 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 889 1989 6671
Passcode: 833942
Join Msgr. James Shea and Fr. James Mallon as they lead a thought-provoking discussion on revitalizing parish life for mission. This engaging conversation will explore the transition from Christendom to the Apostolic Age and its impact on today’s Church. Drawing from Msgr. Shea’s influential work, From Christendom to Apostolic Mission, and Fr. James Mallon’s hands-on experience in parish renewal, this online event will inspire you to reimagine ministry in a changing culture. When: Friday, May 30 at 1 pm to 2:15 pm through Zoom. Register now
URL:https://www.calgarycwl.ca/events/2047 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:550 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250626T203000 UID:9F608645-7D74-416A-A101-24F744CD082D SUMMARY:The Heart of Jesus CREATED:20250605T234602Z DTSTAMP:20250605T234602Z DESCRIPTION:Prepare spiritually for the Feast of the Sacred Heart through prayer, reflection, and shared insight. Enter into the depths of Christ’s love through a virtual evening of reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, led by Sr. Joanna Walsh, FCJ, and Sr. Theresa (Terry) Smith, FCJ. Drawing from Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis’ letter on the Sacred Heart, this session invites us to contemplate the pierced Heart of Jesus as a symbol of God’s merciful love poured out for all. When: Thu, Jun 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Online via Zoom).\N\NRegister by calling 403-228-4215 or online \N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Prepare spiritually for the Feast of the Sacred Heart through prayer, reflection, and shared insight.
Enter into the depths of Christ’s love through a virtual evening of reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, led by Sr. Joanna Walsh, FCJ, and Sr. Theresa (Terry) Smith, FCJ. Drawing from Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis’ letter on the Sacred Heart, this session invites us to contemplate the pierced Heart of Jesus as a symbol of God’s merciful love poured out for all. When: Thu, Jun 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Online via Zoom).
Join the global prayer assembly on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima’s final apparition. The Rosary will be livestreamed from Toronto on Mon, Oct 13, 6 pm MT, through Zoom (Meeting ID: 488 053 1654, Password: Jesus) and unite with thousands in praying for our nation and the world. More
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T223254Z SEQUENCE:40 URL:https://www.calgarycwl.ca/events/2136 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:419 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251018T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251018T123000 UID:17CC8C57-A1B8-4DFE-8DA2-6E39D4A02F68 SUMMARY:Palestine: updates from the frontlines CREATED:20251009T162444Z DTSTAMP:20251009T162444Z DESCRIPTION:Over the past two years, Israeli forces have killed or injured more than 10 per cent of the population of Gaza. In the West Bank, too, over a thousand Palestinians have been murdered; tens of thousands have been displaced; and thousands of homes have been demolished. Ignoring international law and even its allies’ appeals for moderation, Israel is now intensifying its assault on Gaza and its colonization of the West Bank. What impacts has this had on Palestinian life? What is the situation of minority Christian communities? How are humanitarian actors coping with the war, famine and devastation? Join this webinar for answers and insights from our allies and partners working on the frontlines of the crisis in the Holy Land.\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Over the past two years, Israeli forces have killed or injured more than 10 per cent of the population of Gaza. In the West Bank, too, over a thousand Palestinians have been murdered; tens of thousands have been displaced; and thousands of homes have been demolished. Ignoring international law and even its allies’ appeals for moderation, Israel is now intensifying its assault on Gaza and its colonization of the West Bank. What impacts has this had on Palestinian life? What is the situation of minority Christian communities? How are humanitarian actors coping with the war, famine and devastation? Join this webinar for answers and insights from our allies and partners working on the frontlines of the crisis in the Holy Land.
The Diocese of Calgary is inviting Catholic single mothers to attend an informational webinar session on the MOMENTUM program.
MOMENTUM is a vibrant faith community for Catholic single mothers, offering support, healing, and spiritual growth through retreats, gatherings, and online programs. Talita Cere, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Momentum will be the speaker.
Join our webinar co-hosted with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET (11:30 MT), to learn why 319 million people around the world are suffering from acute hunger and how our support is enabling our partner Trócaire to implement concrete initiatives against malnutrition and food insecurity in Somalia and Sudan.
Online introduction to the Billings Ovulation Method®, a natural fertiltiy regulation system. Regular cycles not required, Bilings can accomodate irregular cycles and times of transition too (post partum, peri-menopause, coming off hormonal birth control, PCOS, etc). 78% pregnancy achievement rate, 99% effective for avoiding pregnancy.
This basic introduction will cover:
Momentum is a faith community for Catholic single mothers. Please join Momentum's free Online Advent for single mothers on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th. The retreat will feature a witness talk, our guest speaker Sr. John Mary, Opportunities for One-to-One spiritual conversations, and an evening of adoration and prayer.
URL:https://www.momentummothers.org/events X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:400 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251213T210000 UID:34F4C0AF-1160-4439-9A95-2B7A5D61FF02 SUMMARY:From Suffering To Hope CREATED:20251202T145840Z DTSTAMP:20251202T145840Z DESCRIPTION:Momentum is a faith community for Catholic single mothers. Please join Momentum's free Online Advent for single mothers on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th. The retreat will feature a witness talk, our guest speaker Sr. John Mary, Opportunities for One-to-One spiritual conversations, and an evening of adoration and prayer. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Momentum is a faith community for Catholic single mothers. Please join Momentum's free Online Advent for single mothers on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th. The retreat will feature a witness talk, our guest speaker Sr. John Mary, Opportunities for One-to-One spiritual conversations, and an evening of adoration and prayer.
URL:https://www.momentummothers.org/events X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:377 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260120T130000 UID:AA27C8E9-55F4-4217-B02A-1961583395BE SUMMARY:Child Saints webinar CREATED:20260115T023950Z DTSTAMP:20260115T023950Z DESCRIPTION:Child Saints: Fostering Holiness in Children by Exploring What Young Saints Have in Common\NPresented by Dr. William Keimig of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH.\NGuiding children in the ways of the faith, leading them into a relationship of love with the Blessed Trinity is a ministry to which many of us are called in various capacities — as parents, godparents, catechists, youth ministers, Catholic school teachers, pastors, and so on. For all of us with children in our care, the question arises: How do we reach each individual child with the truth, and lead him or her in a way that will help inspire a lifelong relationship with Jesus? This workshop will provide an opportunity for you to consider your own relationship with God — since we cannot effectively hand on a relationship with our heavenly Father to others if we, ourselves, are not grounded in such a relationship — and provide you with ways of getting to know the children in your care more deeply, so that you might better understand how God can work through you to form their minds, hearts, and souls into those of saints. This workshop's creation was made possible through a generous grant by the Our Sunday Visitor Institute.\NRegister Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Dr. William Keimig of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH.
Guiding children in the ways of the faith, leading them into a relationship of love with the Blessed Trinity is a ministry to which many of us are called in various capacities — as parents, godparents, catechists, youth ministers, Catholic school teachers, pastors, and so on. For all of us with children in our care, the question arises: How do we reach each individual child with the truth, and lead him or her in a way that will help inspire a lifelong relationship with Jesus? This workshop will provide an opportunity for you to consider your own relationship with God — since we cannot effectively hand on a relationship with our heavenly Father to others if we, ourselves, are not grounded in such a relationship — and provide you with ways of getting to know the children in your care more deeply, so that you might better understand how God can work through you to form their minds, hearts, and souls into those of saints. This workshop's creation was made possible through a generous grant by the Our Sunday Visitor Institute.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T030458Z SEQUENCE:1508 URL:https://www.calgarycwl.ca/events/2271 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:293 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260221T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260221T123000 UID:98C39028-8ACE-47F1-85DF-AFD273D5787C SUMMARY:Launch of Share Lent Campaign "On Track for Justice" CREATED:20260220T155753Z DTSTAMP:20260220T155753Z DESCRIPTION:\N\N\NJoin us as we launch the 2026 Share Lent campaign under the theme “On Track for Justice.” We will learn about the work of our Brazilian partner Justiça nos Trilhos (Justice on Rails) with Father Dario Bossi, a longtime Comboni missionary in Barzil and our Lenten solidarity visitor, along with a member of one of the communities affected by mining and industrial pollution along the Carajás railway corridor. \NIt will also be an opportunity to discover the campaign resources and some tips to help you run this fundraising campaign in your community. \NInterpretation will be available in French, English, and Portuguese.\NRegister here\NTo learn more about the campaign: devp.org/lent \N\N\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as we launch the 2026 Share Lent campaign under the theme “On Track for Justice.” We will learn about the work of our Brazilian partner Justiça nos Trilhos (Justice on Rails) with Father Dario Bossi, a longtime Comboni missionary in Barzil and our Lenten solidarity visitor, along with a member of one of the communities affected by mining and industrial pollution along the Carajás railway corridor.
It will also be an opportunity to discover the campaign resources and some tips to help you run this fundraising campaign in your community.
Interpretation will be available in French, English, and Portuguese.
To learn more about the campaign: devp.org/lent
This online Lenten Retreat invites participants into a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and renewal during the Lenten season. Through guided input, Scripture, quiet prayer, and sharing, we will journey together toward the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T220455Z SEQUENCE:17 URL:https://www.fcjcentre.ca/product-page/lenten-retreat X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:143 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260316T203000 UID:2849B1E8-8AF3-4376-BDAA-BF093E3ED71F SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat CREATED:20260306T220438Z DTSTAMP:20260306T220438Z DESCRIPTION:This online Lenten Retreat invites participants into a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and renewal during the Lenten season. Through guided input, Scripture, quiet prayer, and sharing, we will journey together toward the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This online Lenten Retreat invites participants into a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and renewal during the Lenten season. Through guided input, Scripture, quiet prayer, and sharing, we will journey together toward the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T220455Z SEQUENCE:17 URL:https://www.fcjcentre.ca/product-page/lenten-retreat X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:233 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260323T203000 UID:D3C0646D-8F5A-4646-A7F6-AAF3C327C5D9 SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat CREATED:20260306T220438Z DTSTAMP:20260306T220438Z DESCRIPTION:This online Lenten Retreat invites participants into a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and renewal during the Lenten season. Through guided input, Scripture, quiet prayer, and sharing, we will journey together toward the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This online Lenten Retreat invites participants into a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and renewal during the Lenten season. Through guided input, Scripture, quiet prayer, and sharing, we will journey together toward the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T220455Z SEQUENCE:17 URL:https://www.fcjcentre.ca/product-page/lenten-retreat X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:181 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260330T183000 UID:483B8476-FE65-4679-A644-56B81B77ECF7 SUMMARY: BridgeNorth Human Trafficking Session CREATED:20260226T173244Z DTSTAMP:20260226T173244Z DESCRIPTION:You're invited to BridgeNorth's first ever open enrollment public training session! \NDuring this training, we will explore:\N\NWhat sex trafficking and sexual exploitation look like in Ontario today\NHow traffickers lure, groom, and exploit vulnerabilities\NIndicators of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation \NPractical ways to help promote safety in your community and support those who have been impacted by trafficking and exploitation (with an emphasis on online safety)\NThe prevention and intervention work BridgeNorth is doing to address this issue\N\NSpace is limited: Register Now X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You're invited to BridgeNorth's first ever open enrollment public training session!
During this training, we will explore:
Space is limited: Register Now
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T173409Z SEQUENCE:85 URL:https://www.calgarycwl.ca/events/2315 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:176 X-COLOR:f7f3e8 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR