Mackenzie-Fort Smith

Due to the current Pandemic and the State of Public Health Emergency in the Northwest Territories, our churches will remain closed for Holy Week.

Upcoming Events (See Calendar)

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1, 2026 http://universalis.com/Canada/20260201/today.htm

The Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2026 The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2, draws us back to the Temple where Mary and Joseph bring the child Jesus to be offered to God, faithful to the law and open to God’s unfolding promise. In that quiet, ordinary ritual, something extraordinary is revealed: Simeon and Anna recognize in…

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life February 2, 2026 In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of…

Development and Peace in person meeting February 11, 2026 – February 17, 2026 Montreal, QC The National Council of Development and Peace — Caritas Canada serves as the principal governing body of Development and Peace — Caritas Canada, the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada. It is composed of volunteer directors elected by the grassroots membership and is responsible for guiding the movement’s direction, setting…