A home of faith for Eritrean Catholics in Calgary
We pray the ancient Ge'ez liturgy of our fathers, sing the mezmur of our homeland, and raise our children in the Catholic faith, in full communion with the Successor of Peter.
Kidane Mehret, Asmara · CC BY-SA 1.0
One family, one faith, many generations
The Eritrean Catholic Tigrigna Community brings together Eritrean Catholic families who have made Calgary their home. Some arrived decades ago, others only last year; many of our children were born here.
We belong to the Eritrean Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic Church of the Ge'ez (Alexandrian) rite, and we gather every Sunday to celebrate the Holy Qidase in Ge'ez and Tigrigna.
“Whether you were baptised in Asmara, Keren or Calgary, you are home here.”Our story
Pray with us
The Ge'ez calendar
Advent Fast begins
The Fast of the Prophets prepares our hearts for the Nativity.
Lidet: Nativity of the Lord
Night vigil Qidase on 6 January, followed by a community celebration.
Timket: Epiphany
Blessing of water and renewal of our baptismal promises.
Kidane Mehret: Covenant of Mercy
Our patronal feast, honouring the Mother of God.
Ministries for every season of life
Mezmur Choir
Leading the Ge'ez and Tigrigna hymns of the Qidase, with kebero and mesenqo on feast days.
Sunday School
Catechism in Tigrigna and English, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Youth Ministry
Friday fellowship, retreats and service for young adults building their faith in Canada.
A church home of our own in Calgary
Today we celebrate in a borrowed hall. Together we are raising funds for our own church, with a sanctuary for the Ge'ez liturgy, classrooms for Sunday School and a hall for our feasts.
The churches of home
Catholic faith has been rooted in Eritrea for more than 150 years, from the highlands of Akrur and Segheneyti to the cathedral of Asmara.
New in Calgary? We would love to meet you.
Join us this Sunday. Stay for buna after the Qidase and meet your new parish family.