A special collection will be taken Sunday, June 21, to help pro-life organizations. The proceeds support local pro-life groups, crisis pregnancy centers, Birthright, anti-euthanasia groups, university pro-life groups and United for Life. The funds help with the March for Life, Rachel’s Vineyard and other local initiatives. Thank you for your generosity.
Focus on Life Gala Dinner
The Story we tell, changes everything. The 17th Annual Focus on Life™ Gala Dinner is Monday, May 25 at the Italian Culture Centre. Lila Rose will be our keynote speaker. Lila is the founder and president of Live Action, a new media movement non-profit dedicated to building a culture of life. Tickets are $70…
National Week for Life and the Family 2015
The National Week for Life and the Family is an initiative of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and runs from May 10-17, 2015 (Please note change in date). The theme for this year is “We’re All Connected” with a focus on the issue of assisted suicide. Visit familylifeweek.ca for resources on this year’s initiative and…
17 Annual FOCUS ON LIFE Gala Dinner
The 17 Annual FOCUS ON LIFE Gala Dinner with Archbishop Miller will be held at the Italian Cultural Center, 3075 Slocan St. Monday May 25 – Doors 6pm, Dinner is at 6:30pm. Invite a friend and support the annual fundraising event which enables Pro-life to continue life-affirming media initiatives. Please call or email the parish office to order your ticket. $70…
Birthright Mass and Reception
BIRTHRIGHT MASS in Honor of Our Lady, at Holy Rosary Cathedral – Saturday, May 9, beginning with the Rosary at 11:40am, Mass at 12:10pm and followed by refreshments at Holy Rosary Hall after the Mass. Donations of finger foods appreciated. Everyone welcome.
Cemetery Opens Infant Garden for Grieving Parents
No-cost burials to continue at new, expanded Jesus and the Children’s Memorial Garden in Surrey. For the past 50 years, Rachel’s Garden has been the burial place for God’s children at the Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery in Surrey. At no cost to grieving parents, the cemetery has provided burial service and a place to remember infants…
Focus on Life Dinner with Archbishop Miller
17th Annual FOCUS ON LIFE Gala Dinner with Archbishop Miller at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monday May 25. Invite a friend and support the annual fundraising event which enables Pro-life to continue life-affirming media initiatives, such as TV commercials. Please call or email the parish office to order your ticket. $70 p/person.
40 Days for Life Spring 2015 Campaign
Through March 29, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life, a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city. Sign up as an individual, group or your whole Parish by visiting 40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/vancouver-2/ and clicking on “Sign…
Archbishop Miller urges all to invoke notwithstanding clause
To the Clergy and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Vancouver: Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the law against assisted suicide and gave Parliament one year to write a new law. This ruling will expose vulnerable Canadians to pressure to end their lives and could lead to euthanasia in our hospitals and…
Euthanasia Seminar
Listen to a panel discussion on the repercussions of the recent Supreme Court Decision on assisted suicide. What does this mean for Catholics? What is our pastoral response? How do we protect ourselves? How do we protect our loved ones in hospital or care homes? What is ethical palliative care? How will this affect the…