Opening Term Mass
2025-09-10 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We warmly invite you to join us for Mass Wednesday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m. in McGivney Hall (M100). This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and fellowship as we seek blessings for the year ahead.

Pet Access League (PALS)
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Classroom Building – C111
The pups are coming to campus!

Come relieve stress by petting, playing, and cuddling with these adorable and specially trained pet therapy dogs!

Marian Consecration Mass
2025-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | St Mary’s University
Marian Consecration Mass on the evening of Friday, September 12, in commemoration of the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary. The mass will take place at McGivney Hall, 14550 Bannister Road SE Calgary at 7:00PM. Save your seat here.

Mary's Festival- TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
2025-09-13 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | St. Mary’s University Campus, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, T2X1Z4
At St. Mary’s we are blessed with a campus that sits on such beautiful land with a beautiful view of Fish Creek Park and our friends with the Sisters of Providence. What better way to highlight both our beautiful campus and the amazing people who work here than to host a festival with fun for the whole family?
From food trucks to a dunk tank, a vendor marketplace to live musical entertainment, we want Mary’s Festival to be a joyful celebration and invite everyone to come for what will be a whole lot of fun for the whole family!

Join Us at Mary’s Festival on September 13!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Weekly Mass
2025-09-17 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We warmly invite you to join us for Mass Wednesday, September 17 at 11:30 a.m. in McGivney Hall (M100). This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and fellowship as we seek blessings for the year ahead.

Beading, Bannock & Banter
2025-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Classroom Building – C111
Introduction to Beading

Come learn the basics of beading, this session is for individuals wanting to learn more about the process of creating Indigenous beadwork, the supplies used and how to create your first beaded project. All supplies provided!

10 spots available for staff and students. Please email indigenous@stmu.ca to register!

Weekly Mass
2025-09-24 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We warmly invite you to join us for Mass Wednesday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. in McGivney Hall (M100). This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and fellowship as we seek blessings for the year ahead.

National Day of Truth & Reconciliation- Orange Shirt Day
2025-09-25 11:45 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Green space across from bookstore
StMU Indigenous Initiatives will be hosting an information booth in the green space across from the bookstore. Stop by and pick up a temporary tattoo, sticker and information pamphlet.

At noon, orange helium balloons will be released to honour survivors and those who did not make it home.

Every Child Matters t-shirts will be sold in the bookstore. $5 from each shirt sold will be donated to Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary- Elder’s programming.

A donation box will be available- 100% of the money collected will be given to Elder’s program at Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary.

Preseason Basketball vs CBC
2025-09-25 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Glenmore Christian Academy, 16520 24th St. SW, Calgary, AB, Canada

CWL Annual Lecture - Women & Church History: Assumptions vs. Realities with Dr. Bronwen McShea
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join us for this intriguing lecture on Women & Church History: Assumptions vs. Realities with Dr. Bronwen McShea. Dr. McShea reveals how countless women—both lay and religious—played influential roles across every era in the shaping of the church. Drawing from her scholarship and recent book Women of the Church: What Every Catholic Should Know, she will highlight female heroes of the Catholic faith to inspire hope and possibility for the future. Register for the lecture here.

StMU CARES Launch
2025-10-01 08:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Classroom Lobby, 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2X 1Z4
StMU CARES Survey Launch- Coffee/Tea & Cookies

Weekly Mass
2025-10-01 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We warmly invite you to join us for Mass Wednesday, October 1 at 11:30 a.m. in McGivney Hall (M100). This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and fellowship as we seek blessings for the year ahead.

Weekly Mass
2025-10-08 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We warmly invite you to join us for Mass Wednesday, October 8 at 11:30 a.m. in McGivney Hall (M100). This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and fellowship as we seek blessings for the year ahead.

Weekly Mass
2025-10-15 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We warmly invite you to join us for Mass Wednesday, October 15 at 11:30 a.m. in McGivney Hall (M100). This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and fellowship as we seek blessings for the year ahead.

Faculty Colloquium Series with Dr. Carolyn Salomons
2025-10-15 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Basketball Home Opener and Tailgate Party
2025-10-16 16:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Glenmore Christian Academy, 16520 24th St. SW, Calgary, AB, Canada

A.I. Is Transforming Society: Are Catholics Ready?
2025-10-17 07:30 - 16:15 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
AI Symposium

October 18 @ 8:00 am – October 18 @ 12:00 pm

How should Catholics respond to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence? What ethical, spiritual, and human questions does AI pose for the Church, for society, and for each of us?

Join the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary and St. Mary’s University for a thought-provoking, two-day symposium exploring the intersection of faith, technology, and humanity. Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, this event brings together theologians, ethicists, tech experts, and Church leaders to reflect on the promises and perils of AI.

With keynote addresses, panel discussions, and practical workshops, the symposium will examine:

The ethical use of AI in light of human dignity

The impact of AI on education, work, and community

AI’s implications for pastoral care, evangelization, and Catholic ministry

How the Church can guide and lead in the age of artificial intelligence

Who should attend?Clergy, religious, educators, students, tech professionals, and anyone interested in the future of faith in an AI-driven world.

When: Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18, 2025​Where: McGivney Hall, St. Mary’s University

Hotel Accommodations:

If you require accommodation, we recommend the Wingate by Wyndham Calgary South – 400 Midpark Way SE East, Calgary, AB T2X 3S4 Phone: 403.514.0099. This hotel is a 7 minute drive from Saint Mary’s University.

Registration

Attendee – $100.00

Clergy – $50.00

Student – $50.00

TICKETS SOLD OUT – Waitlist is in effect

Program & Speakers

The two-day gathering will be led by Bishop William McGrattan in prayer through Mass, opening reflections, and keynote on “AI and Catholic Works”, alongside St. Mary’s University leaders Lisa Laskowski and John Deausy, who will guide synodal-style listening sessions throughout the program.Scholars and practitioners, including Steven Umbrello, Matthew Harvey Sanders, Louise Lodevole, and Dr. Ed Tse will explore AI through the lenses of Catholic doctrine, human dignity, family life, and societal impact. With opportunities for dialogue, panel discussions, and guided reflection.

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Weekly Mass
2025-10-22 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We warmly invite you to join us for Mass Wednesday, October 22 at 11:30 a.m. in McGivney Hall (M100). This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and fellowship as we seek blessings for the year ahead.

Indigenous Voices & Perspectives
2025-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Session #1 Learning from the Land with Elder Duane Mistaken Chief

Elder Duane Mistaken Chief is from Kainai First Nation in Southern Alberta. Duane is well known within the Indigenous community as an advocate for speaking our truth and is well versed in Blackfoot history and knowledge and Treat 7 land-based storytelling.

Beading, Bannock & Banter
2025-10-23 13:45 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Classroom Building – C111
Moccasin Making

This is a 2-day session that is open to 10 participants who want to learn how to create their own moccasins to showcase for “Rock your Mocs” week that takes place in November. All supplies will be provided.

Beading, Bannock & Banter
2025-10-24 13:45 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Classroom Building – C111
Moccasin Making

2-day session.

STMUSA presents Halloween Bash
2025-10-31 01:30 - 02:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Canadian Brewhouse, 7 Mahogany Plaza SE #700, Calgary, Alberta, T3M 2P8, Canada
STMUSA presents Halloween Bash! 18+ (HAVE YOUR ID!)

Catered Food & Drink

Costume Contest!

FREE for STMU Students (MUST HAVE STUDENT ID)

$5 Per Non-Student

Open House
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join us for our Open House at St. Mary’s University! Discover our vibrant campus, meet faculty and students, explore academic programs, and learn about student life. This event is perfect for prospective students and families to experience all that StMU has to offer. Find your Purpose at St. Mary’s!

Alumni Speaker Series presents Michelle Poon "The Power of Pivots: Embracing Change in Your Career and Life"
2025-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | H100, 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2X 1Z4, Canada
Michelle Poon’s presentation, “The Power of Pivots,” is deeply informed by her professional expertise as a Registered Psychologist and her personal journey as a former St. Mary’s University student. As the founder of Through The Woods Psychology, she specializes in helping individuals navigate challenges and foster personal growth. Her return to her alma mater gives her talk a powerful and relatable foundation, as she speaks from her own experience of a “neat, straight line” plan meeting the “messy, winding” reality of a career.

Doors open at 7:00pm and speaker starts at 7:30pm

REGISTER FOR TICKETS HERE

Faculty Colloquium Series featuring Dr. Harrison Campbell, Assistant Profession, Education
2025-11-19 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dr. Campbell completed his PhD at the University of Calgary in 2024 and shortly after joined StMU as an assistant professor of Education. He has been the recipient of many awards including two Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships and a Pre-Doctoral Killiam Laureate prize from The Killiam Trusts. His talk will discuss possibilities for developing literacy in secondary students using tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) and the genre of Literary Role Play (LitRPG) in classrooms. TTRPGs will be discussed through the lens of Fiasco, a collaborative and improvisational learning experience, and LitRPG will be discussed using the Dungeon Crawler Carl series which has not only redefined the genre but has also introduced it to legions of new readers. Come learn how TTRPG’s and LitRPG’s fit within literacy teaching pedagogies in secondary English Language Arts and spread a joy of reading among students through play!

Indigenous Voices & Perspectives
2025-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Session #2 Survivance & Resilience with Elder Doreen Bergum

Focus is on A Metis Perspective on Colonization, Resilience, and Renewal that will be presented by Metis Elder Doreen Bergum. Elder Bergum has previously been an invited Elder to showcase her culture with the St. Mary’s community in the past. We have the honour of bringing Elder Bergum back to the StMU community to speak on this topic. This session will also give insight to helping understand the importance of community, kinship, and language in Metis resurgence. It is to recognize the impacts of colonization on Metis communities while highlighting the strength of cultural continuity, language, and community through an interactive session.

Public Lecture featuring Dr. Nathan Murray
2025-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dr. Nathan Murray holds a PhD in English from the University of Toronto. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and History at Algoma University. Dr. Murray’s research examines the intersection of writing pedagogy and digital technology with a particular focus on the impact of generative AI on academic integrity and assessment. This lecture explores the history of the essay as a form of assessment in universities, in the context of how generative AI now threatens the form’s very existence. Shortly after the public launch of ChatGPT, a number of prominent commentators proclaimed that the essay was dead. Unwittingly, these commentators were joining a long tradition; educators throughout the twenty and twenty-first century wrote epitaphs announcing the genre’s imminent death, although these proclamations have always been premature. Scholarship is littered with evangelists advocating for a replacement to the essay. And yet the format has persisted Dr. Murray intends to ask what value has essay writing produced for students, their instructors and for graduates writing out in the wider world? Is the institution of the college essay worth defending? When GenAI promises to write our essays for us, what comes next?

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L'Arche Calgary 2025 Christmas Pageant
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Come see Christmas unfold in the faces and hearts of L’Arche Core members (individuals with disabilities) and assistants (support individuals) as they retell the Christmas story!

Choir Christmas Concert
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | McGivney Hall, 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Illuminating the Season with song with special guests United Active Living’s Fish Creek Singers

Take a break from the bustle (or your exams!) and enjoy an evening of festive favourites that will lift your spirits and warm your heart.

Join us in sharing the light!

Donations to the Calgary Food Bank of non-perishable food items or cash are welcome in place of admission.
