Join Mayor Greg Robertson and Archbishop J. Michael Miller on Wednesday Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 9pm at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, 4885 Saint John Paul II Way, for a dialogue on Laudato Si. They will be joined by representatives of First Nations, Environmental Groups, Charitable Organizations and Faith Communities to explore how Laudato Si might help give new…
Month: October 2015
Can You Sing? Join the11am Cathedral Choir
Can you read music? Do you have some experience singing in a choir? Would you like to sing master-pieces of sacred music (Gregorian Chant, Palestrina, Victoria, Byrd, Mozart, Gounod, Willan, etc.)? The Cathedral Choir sings on Sundays at the 11am Mass and we are looking for more singers (SATB), especially men. We are a friendly and welcoming group who also strives for…
Catholic After Hours: ‘Could postmodern art be eroding Catholic culture and identity?’
Catholic After Hours (TM) host these pub events for Catholics, 25-45 years of age, at the beautiful Art Gallery Cafe. Have dinner and a conversation and listen to an exciting presenter. JP Sonnen received his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in the USA and his graduate degrees from the Pontifical University…
Christian Life Program starts on October 11
Handmaids of the Lord, a group associated with Couples for Christ, invites you to share the joy and love of Christ through a series of talks and fellowship through a Christian Life Program. It will start on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 2 – 4pm at the Holy Rosary Upper Hall (music room). Open to all…
Emergency collection for Syrian refugees
Archbishop Miller has approved an emergency collection at all Masses the weekend of Oct. 4 for the Syrian refugees. Funds raised in the collection will be distributed among three Catholic agencies with operating programs assisting Syrian refugees in their countries of asylum: the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, the Catholic Near East…
Before you vote, check out these Election Guides
The Canadian General Election is Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Be sure to cast your ballot. We suggest that before you vote, you contact the candidates or the candidates’ offices in your riding to find out where they stand on the issues. You may find that your local candidate takes some positions that are different…
Archdiocesan Men’s Retreat
This is not your typical men’s retreat. Most retreats and men’s ministries fail for one simple reason: they ignore the heart of a man. Too often we focus on behaviour modification and different kinds of pressure to be a ‘better man.’ The deep desires and passions that make a man who he is are…