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…
CISVA Golf Classic Fundraiser
Join us for our system-wide annual CISVA Golf Classic and fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the majestic Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. Proceeds from the event benefit the David Schollen Bursary Fund, which supports families who wish to obtain a Catholic education for their children. David committed nearly 28 years to the CISVA as…
Donate Clothing to Men’s Hostel
The Men’s Hostel has a Clothing Room which is used every day by their guests. There is particular need for new men’s underwear and new socks. To donate, please send items to the Men’s Hostel at 828 Cambie Street, Vancouver, or for more information please call 604-443-3292.
Clothing Needed for Men’s Hostel
The Men’s Hostel has a Clothing Room which is used every day by our guests. There is particular need for new men’s underwear and new socks. To donate, please send items to the Men’s Hostel at 828 Cambie Street, Vancouver, or for more information please call us at 604-443-3292.
LoveWorks rosary and religious articles sale
LoveWorks Charity “Will You Be an Angel for John F ranzen ? ” Once again LoveWorks Charity humbly asks for your support in our fundraising effort to provide medical and nutritional needs for four year old John Franzen who has been diagnosed with leukemia. We will be selling religious articles after all Masses on the weekend of June 6 and 7, the proceeds of which…
Archbishop Miller urges parishes to aid Nepal victims
Archbishop Miller has urged parishes to take up a special collection for those stricken by the earthquake in Nepal will this Sunday May 10 at all Masses. Development and Peace will direct these funds to its partner Caritas Internationalis, Caritas members and Carital Nepal to supply shelter, water, food and other essential needs for…
Share Lent 2015: Sowing justice for women and girls in Nigeria
Supporting women and girls is a priority for Development and Peace. When 276 girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok in Nigeria, our Nigerian partner began working for their freedom, and has managed to smuggle three girls to safety. “The three girls, who were 17, 18, and 19 years old, still seemed to…
International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking
On Feb. 8, the first International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking will be celebrated in all dioceses and parishes. On this day the Church will commemorate the life of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Canossian Sister who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Sudan. The Archdiocese of Vancouver observes this Feast…