More than 60 friends, family members, and members of the FCJ community gathered at the FCJ Centre to celebrate a significant milestone as Sr. Ger Curran, fcJ, and Sr. Patricia Binchy, fcJ, marked 50 years since their profession of vows as Faithful Companions of Jesus. The celebration began with Thanksgiving Mass presided over by Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon and concelebrated by Fr Adrian Martens. In his homily, Fr. Wilbert reflected on the prophetic dimension of religious life. Drawi

On Sunday, June 7, the FCJ Christian Life Centre celebrated the graduation of five students from its two-year, ecumenical Spiritual Direction Training Program (SDTP). Family, friends, mentors, and members of the FCJ community gathered to mark this significant milestone and honour the graduates' commitment to the ministry of spiritual direction. The ceremony began with a procession as each graduate brought a flower to the altar while the hymn I Have Called You by Your Name was

On June 6, we held our Spring Planting Day, following up on all the hard work from our recent garden clean-up in May. About 20 volunteers joined us for the day, including 10 youth from Youth Central who brought a lot of great energy to the team. The main goal for the day was getting plants into the ground, and the volunteers did an amazing job. They planted a mix of perennials, like Black-Eyed Susans, which will come back year after year, and colorful annuals, including zinni

Written by Whitney Nagasan-Calo I recently participated in a webinar exploring Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, moderated by Anna Johnson, North America Senior Programs Manager for the Laudato Si' Movement. The panel featured Kim Daniels, JD (Georgetown University), Scott Hurd (Catholic Charities USA), Dr. Nicole Flores (University of Virginia), and Dr. Paul Scherz (University of Notre Dame). Although much of the public conversation has focused on the d

On May 30, 2026, the FCJ Centre welcomed over 60 guests to its annual Donors and Volunteers Appreciation Brunch. With the grounds beautifully alive and the crabapple trees and lilacs in full bloom, it was the perfect setting to celebrate how our community has truly blossomed together. The event served as a heartfelt way to honor the collaborative partnership and dedication that made 2025 such a remarkable year of growth. To share the beauty of this sacred space, some donors b

On Thursday morning, May 14, more than 200 people gathered for the annual CIC Breakfast, a room full of faith leaders, advocates, and city representatives all focused on one theme: "Confluence of Faiths." It was a morning of fellowship and reflection on how faith communities can act as the moral backbone of Calgary, especially during what many described as a "hard season" for the city and the world. Representing the FCJ Retreat & Conference Centre were four staff members and