Last February 4, the FCJ Centre co-hosted  Women of Faith in Conversation: Finding Harmony in Times of Crisis  as part of the 2026 United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week, welcoming 55 participants for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and connection. Women from diverse faith traditions gathered to share how their beliefs and spiritual practices foster harmony, compassion, and understanding during challenging times. The evening began with a deep and meaningful activity

More than 100 people from various religious and spiritual communities gathered at Calgary City Hall on February 1 to open United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week 2026, celebrating this year’s theme, Confluence of Faiths. Elders, youth, families, and faith leaders walked together in procession, symbolizing the many spiritual traditions flowing side by side in the city.  Throughout the afternoon, speakers shared how their faiths encourage compassion, justice, and care for

On the evening of January 19, 2026, members of various Christian traditions gathered at the FCJ Christian Life Centre Chapel for a dedicated prayer service marking the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The service began at 5:30 pm with hopeful hearts aimed at fostering reconciliation and visible unity within the Church. The 2026 observance centers on the Bible verse from Ephesians 4:4 which states, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one

Every winter season, the FCJ Christian Life Centre in Calgary hosts its annual "Stuff a Sock, Warm a Heart" drive, a community initiative dedicated to providing warmth and essential items to individuals experiencing homelessness. This project collects donations from the community to fill socks with useful toiletries and small gifts, which are then distributed to local organizations. For those experiencing homelessness, clean, dry, and warm socks are among the most requested i

On November 13, the FCJ Christian Life Centre hosted a public lecture by Dr. Peter Baltutis, an Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies, the Catholic Women's League Chair for Catholic Studies, and the Chair of Humanities at St. Mary's University in Calgary. The evening focused on the intersection of Catholic teachings and the concept of human flourishing, drawing an engaged audience keen to explore faith-based approaches to contemporary challenges. The event foll

On November 26, 18 community members gathered for a simple yet meaningful time of reflection as we entered into the Advent season. It was a quiet, grace-filled night at the FCJ Centre that gave everyone a chance to slow down and honestly sit with the questions: “Where am I right now?” and “Where do I need God to find me this Advent?” The session opened with a short prayer and a reflection on the words of St. John the Baptist and the prophet Isaiah, reminders that God meets us