St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cochrane

07/09/2026

Cemetery Masses

07/09/2026

Vacation Bible School at FCJ Centre

Children ages 7–11 are invited to join Vacation Bible School with Pristine Laroza, August 25–28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the FCJ Retreat & Conference Centre.

Come for a fun and faith-filled week of learning, activities, and friendship. For more information, click on the link below:
https://www.fcjcentre.ca/product-page/vacation-bible-school

07/09/2026

Emergency Relief for Venezuela

Following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, parishioners are invited to support emergency relief efforts through Development and Peace – Caritas Canada.

07/09/2026

Pray with the Pope

Pope Leo XIV dedicates his July prayer intention for respect for human life.
Pope Leo invites us to pray so that the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being might be recognized and that our societies be open to protecting life through love, tenderness and responsibility. 🙏

07/09/2026

Jubilee of St. Francis Mass & BBQ

Join the community in Cochrane as we celebrate the Jubilee of St. Francis on August 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre.

The day will include Mass, a BBQ lunch, Adoration in the chapel, and an opportunity for Confession. Followed by a Family Festival that features face painting, soapstone carving, live music, a local market, and plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful grounds, etc. 🙏❤️

07/09/2026

The 2nd Annual Marian Week in the Rockies

Whether you can come for a day, a weekend, or the entire week, you are invited to create a pilgrimage experience that fits your schedule for the Marian Week in the Rockies, taking place
Sat, Aug. 15 – Sat, Aug. 22 at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (Canmore) and St. Mary's Church (Banff). 🙏❤️

07/09/2026

This year’s report tells the story of a Diocese moving from planning to action, from invitation to encounter, and from hope to mission. The night is far gone, and the day is at hand (Romans 13:12).

https://www.catholicyyc.ca/2025impactreport.html

06/25/2026

Summer Retreats in the Diocese & Beyond

July 3-6 - Catholic Family Life Conference, Lac Ste. Anne, AB
July 10-16 - 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat, FCJ Centre
July 11-13 - Young Adults Retreat in Medicine Hat. Details TBA.
July 14-16 - Women's Retreat: SOUL CARE, Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
July 16-19 - Young Adult Conference, Star of the North Retreat House, St. Albert
August 5-7- Ignite Jr. Calgary, St. Mary's University
August 8-13 - Icon Making Workshop, St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church
August 11-16 - Preached Retreat, Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
August 15-22 - Marian Week in the Rockies, St. Mary's, Banff & Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
August 25-28 - Vacation Bible School, FCJ Centre
September 4-6 - Young Adult Franciscan Festival of Tents, Our Lady of Victory Camp

For more retreat opportunities, visit:

FCJ Retreat Centre (Calgary) at fcjcentre.ca
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre (Cochrane) at mountainstfrancis.ca
Martha Retreat Centre (Lethbridge) at martharetreatcentre.ca

06/25/2026

Vacation Bible School

Children ages 7–11 are invited to join Vacation Bible School with Pristine Laroza, August 25–28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the FCJ Retreat & Conference Centre. Come for a fun and faith-filled week of learning, activities, and friendship!

https://www.fcjcentre.ca/product-page/vacation-bible-school

06/25/2026

Our Lady of Victory Camps

We invite youth from our diocese to join the Archdiocese of Edmonton at Our Lady of Victory Camp in Lacombe County (near Red Deer) this summer for a faith-filled camp of friendship, faith, and lasting memories. Please review the camp dates below:

Sun, July 12 - Thurs, July 16 (Grades 10-12)
Sun, July 19 - Thurs, July 23 (Grades 4-6)
Sun, July 26 - Thurs, July 30 (all ages)
Sun, Aug 9 - Thurs, Aug 13 (Grades 7-9)
Sun, Aug 16 - Thurs, Aug 20 (Grades 4-9)

An authentically Catholic summer camp, right in the heart of Alberta. Proudly affiliated with the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton.