Vancouver is a large, diverse city. What tensions exist between balancing faith, career, and social endeavours for young Catholics these days? What issues are important to young adults these days and how does it all come together for them? Find out on Monday, Feb. 29, from 6:15pm to 8:30pm at the Art Gallery Cafe,…
Month: February 2016
Retrouvaille Vancouer Spring 2016 Program
A Lifeline for Marriages – Is your marriage in trouble? Retrouvaille is an affordable program that provides couples with the tools to repair ALL kinds of marriage crises. Rediscover romance and a joyful married life! Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples avoid separation and rekindle their relationship. You or your spouse do not need…
Are we all lonely together?
Loneliness is a fundamental human experience. That is why we all seek intimacy one way or another. In this talk organized by Catholic After Hours (TM), Fr. Paul Goo will discuss three degrees of loneliness, the last of which can be addressed by Jesus Christ alone. Born in South Korea and raised in Port…
Share Lent Pilgrimage – Working to end inequality in Paraguay
This week our pilgrimage travels to Paraguay where we meet Liz Benetiz. Her country is where 1% of the landowners hold 77% of arable land. Liz’s family are part of a peasant movement supported by Development and Peace who work to gain access to land for the poorest farmers in the country, the campesinos….
Live-in Volunteer Caregiver for Safe House Wanted
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is a supporter of the work of Christian Advocacy Society, which is looking for a live-in volunteer caregiver for its Burnaby Safe House. If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact Josephine Papp at care@safeshelter.ca or 604-525-0999 or visit www.safeshelter.ca.
1st Sunday of Lent: Fr. Stanley Galvon’s Message
With the first Sunday of Lent, we have a special step in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This is the way that our church family receives new adult members. There are two types of people in RCIA: those who seek to be baptized at Easter or those who have already been baptized with another Christian group and…
Baptismal Preparation in February
Baptismal Preparation is required for parents who have a child to present for Baptism or who are expecting a child in the next few months and for Godparents. The next session is on Saturday, February 20, 10 – 11am at Holy Rosary Hall, 650 Richards Street. This is to be followed by an interview with Fr. Pablo which has…
Rite of Election at the Cathedral
As Lent begins, let us hold up in prayer those who are preparing to be baptized and received into the Church this Easter. The Archbishop will celebrate the Rite of Election with all those preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation on the 1 and 2 Sundays of Lent here at the Cathedral – February 14 and 21 at…
Warm Clothing Needed for Men’s Hostel
Catholic Charities Men’s Hostel at 828 Cambie St. serves 102 men every night. During the cold season donation of warm clothing is needed: winter jackets (any size), underwear (sizes below XL), socks, belts, toques, gloves, scarves, sweaters (any size), work boots and runners (sizes 9 to 12), pants (sizes 34 and under), shirts (any…
Catholic-Evangelical Conversation at Coastal Church
The Catholic-Evangelical Conversation is a a relaxed, respectful and joyful conversation and will help us to grow together in faith, love and service as valued members of the Body of Christ. Tuesday, March 1, from 7-9pm at Coastal Church, 1160 West Georgia St, Vancouver. Register for this free event at vancouverconsultation.wordpress.com/events. For more info, email…