The St. Mary’s University community is deeply saddened by the passing of Shirley (Thielen) Valentine, a cherished friend and long-time supporter whose faith, generosity, and vision helped shape the very
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St. Mary’s University Partners to Feed the Hungry and Support the Calgary Community
St. Mary’s University recently partnered with Golden Homes and the St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy to sponsor a Feed the Hungry meal on Sunday, October 26, extending compassion and community care
Sold-Out AI Symposium Equips Catholic Leaders with New Learnings & Confidence
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly become a defining force across nearly every sector—education, medicine, hospitality, and beyond. Recognizing the importance of faith-informed dialogue in this fast-evolving field, the Diocese of Calgary
Pack to School: Future Teachers Making a Difference
To many, a backpack is something ordinary slung over shoulders, tossed into cars or onto the living room floor without a second thought. But for many K–12 students, a backpack
National Gathering of Elders – A Celebration of Resilience and Community
Edmonton, Alberta | September 29 – October 2, 2025By Angela Bear Chief, Indigenous Relations & Initiatives Coordinator The 2025 National Gathering of Elders brought together over 10,000 Elders, Knowledge Keepers,
Women Who Shaped the Church: A Sold-Out CWL Annual Lecture with Dr. Bronwen McShea
Exploring the untold stories of women’s influence in Church history and celebrating a milestone moment for the CWL Chair in Catholic Studies at St. Mary’s University. When one imagines a
Welcoming Trisa Soroski: A New Chapter for the Woitas Centre
On Monday, August 25, the St. Mary’s University community came together to celebrate an exciting new chapter for inclusive education with a special Meet and Greet event. Hosted at the
St. Mary’s University welcomes Trisa Soroski as inaugural Executive Director of the Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education
The Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education at St. Mary’s University is pleased to announce the appointment of Trisa Soroski as the inaugural Executive Director, effective July 22, 2025. Trisa, the
Dr. Scott Morrison Named Interim President at St. Mary’s University
President Vanderpool Accepts New Opportunity in Texas CALGARY – July 8, 2025 – St. Mary’s University (St. Mary’s) accepted the resignation of Dr. Sinda K. Vanderpool, President and Vice-Chancellor since
Lightning Welcome Andrew Muir as First-Ever Badminton Coach
St. Mary’s University is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Muir as the inaugural head coach of the Lightning badminton program. St. Mary’s University is excited about the introduction