Parish offices and the Catholic Pastoral Center will be closed on Friday, Sep. 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

We invite everyone to participate in the various events happening (in-person or virtually) on that day, or to watch the following resources. 

• In person: Mass on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Bishop McGrattan - Sep 30 at 5 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral 
• In person: MRU Conservatory Musical Concert
• In person: Orange Shirt Day Walk at Prince’s Island Park
• Online: Afternoon Panel Discussion at the University of Calgary
• Online: Evening Film Screening at the University of Calgary
• Watch: Walking Together by Salt + Light Media
• Watch: Papal Visit to Canada – Walking Together Towards Healing and Reconciliation

Source: Diocese of Calgary

Other local opportunities include: 

• Visit the Medicine Mural located at the pedestrian tunnel under 14 street NW.  (follow pathway 100 meters from Norfolk Drive, just north of Egerts Park)
• Visit the Infinity Garden located in the in the green space between Sir John A MacDonald School and Diefenbaker School.
• Sign up for the Indigenous Canada Discussion Group starting October 25th – details are attached.

Things to Do to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Calgary, What is Open & Closed on Sept 30th | To Do Canada

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