A group of 13 local participants gathered at the FCJ Retreat and Conference Centre for a community workshop titled " Compost as Care for Creation," exploring how regenerative organic practices can transform food waste into living soil. Led by Karuna Compost, community composters, and local advocates, the interactive session offered a deep dive into both household and neighborhood-scale composting techniques. Participants examined various methods tailored for urban spaces, ran

A group of local seniors gathered this late summer for the WELL CARE for Seniors Gardening Class, taking part in practical sessions focused on plant care and fall garden preparation. August Highlights: Plant First Aid and Troubleshooting (Focus: Diagnosing and fixing common late-summer plant problems) The Gardener's Rule: Observe → Investigate → Identify → Treat → Watch. Always ask what your plant is telling you before deciding to spray. Water the Roots, Not the Leaves: Che

The FCJ Retreat and Conference Centre hosted its annual Tea Party fundraiser, bringing together more than 160 guests, along with 30 dedicated volunteers, FCJ Sisters, staff, and first time and long-time community partners. The afternoon featured local musical performances by Mira, Nicko, and Linda Dudar, opening prayers led by Sr. Ann Marie Walsh, fcJ, and welcome remarks from Sr. Bonnie Mosser, fcJ. Executive Director Whitney Nagasan-Calo spoke on the event theme, The Mini

The FCJ Retreat and Conference Centre recently hosted a community Energy Efficiency Workshop with Green Calgary as part of its Season of Creation series last September 10, 2026. While an initial session was held on September 3rd specifically for FCJ staff and sisters, this second gathering opened the doors to the broader public to share practical, everyday strategies for cutting energy use, saving money, and protecting the local watershed. Led by Green Calgary in partnershi

During this Season of Creation, community members gathered at the FCJ Retreat and Conference Centre along the Elbow River for Living Waters: Faith, Stewardship, and the Future of Our Rivers. Featuring Indigenous leader Rev. Tony Snow, theologian Dr. Christina Conroy, and Christian ethicist Dr. Gordon King, the panel explored how faith, traditional Indigenous knowledge, and environmental ethics must unite to protect our shared water resources. Rev. Tony Snow opened the conve

The FCJ Centre community was full of joy on September 1, 2026, as we warmly welcomed Sr. Bonnie Moser, FCJ as the new Local Leader of the FCJ Sisters Calgary community. Sr. Bonnie returns to the local community after spending the last six years serving as General Superior, guiding the international FCJ congregation with steady faith, wisdom, and a big heart. Her roots run deep in Alberta, from growing up on a family farm in Killam to attending boarding school with the FCJs in