With the election set for April 28, Bishop McGrattan is encouraging Christians to participate actively in the electoral process. "“Faith is not a political position, but faith provides values that we need to be reflecting in our discussions and in making decisions regarding the future of a country and a society.”In an interview with Quinton Amundson from The Catholic Register, he recalls a piece of advice his father once gave him before heading to the polls—advice you wouldn’t want to miss! 

Reminders

• TIA main and thermometer posters are ready for pickup at the Pastoral Centre. Please contact Jan at 403-218-5500 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements.
   
• Check out the resources for the TIA campaignat www.catholicyyc.ca/TIA  
   
• Sample of TIA announcement this Sunday: 
  • Together in Action - Be the Father's Embrace
    In this Sunday’s Gospel, the father’s mercy restores his lost son with love and dignity. Together in Action invites us to do the same—offering hope and healing to those in need. Rooted in Romans 12:12, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer,” your gift is an act of faith and compassion. Our Parish Goal is ______  Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office or made online at www.catholicyyc.ca/TIA. Online donations will be included in our parish total.

Save the date for the Outdoor Way of the Cross
Fri, Apr 18, at 8:30 am | St. Mary’s Cathedral, CalgaryJoin Bishop McGrattan and the faithful of the Diocese of Calgary for the Outdoor Way of the Cross, now returning to its Downtown route. This solemn pilgrimage invites us to walk together in prayer and reflection on the Passion of Christ, meditating on His suffering, sacrifice, and love for the world. The journey begins at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 8:30 am. All are welcome to take part in this powerful witness of faith.

On Monday, 10 March 2025, the members of the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) expressed their grave concern regarding two recommendations made by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance within Report 21: Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget. These recommendations (#429 and #430), if adopted, would be profoundly detrimental to Canada’s charitable sector, because they would:

• Revoke the charitable status of “anti-abortion organizations” (#429);
• Amend the Income Tax Act such that “the advancement of religion” would no longer qualify as a legitimate purpose for granting charitable status. (#430)

After consulting widely, including with experts in charity law, the members of the Permanent Council sent a letter to the Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance, defending the value and role of faith-based charities for Canadian society, as well as the unfairness of targeting pro-life organizations. They urged the government to abandon the two recommendations and to conduct comprehensive consultations within the charitable sector before embarking on any legislative changes that could threaten the viability of charitable organizations and adversely affect the millions of Canadians who depend on them for essential services and support.

Letters were sent to:

• Letter to The Hon. Dominic Leblanc, P.C, M.P, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs
• Letter to The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, P.C, M.P., Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Leader of the Opposition
• Letter to The Hon. Mark Holland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Health

For the French version, visit:  

• Justice et Paix – Vie citoyenne et bien commun 
• Foi et Questions Morales – Souffrance et Fin de Vie