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…
Month: February 2015
Red Light/Green Light Screening
The Archdiocese continues to host FREE film screenings of this important documentary. Monday, March 9, from 7-9pm, Star of the Sea Parish School Gym, Surrey. Please encourage family and friends to attend and learn more about our moral teachings and how as Catholics we are asked to respond. Book a screening at osj@rcav.org. More info…
Welcome Migrant Farm Workers to Sacred Heart, Delta
Unconditional faith and service – Archbishop Miller, CSB will celebrate Mass at Sacred Heart Parish, Delta. Saturday, March 7 at 7:30pm to formally launch Sacred Heart Parish Migrant Ministry. For more info, please contact Evelyn Vollet, Director of Service & Justice office atevollet@rcav.org.
40 Days for Life Spring 2015 Campaign
From Feb. 18 to 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…
Forgiveness and healing at Rachel’s Vineyard
When we remember and grieve our loss, we set our souls free so we can move beyond the pain. Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat with us. Give yourself permission to remember, grieve and then find freedom and life in God as you become a new creation full of hope. Next Retreat is May…
Archdiocese of Vancouver moving to new premises
The Archdiocese of Vancouver will be moving to its new office premises at the corner of West 33rd Avenue and Willow. The following important dates were issued for those who have reason to visit the centre. Wednesday, Feb. 25: Last day open to public at old pastoral centre, 150 Robson St. Thursday, Feb. 26: Moving Day. Both…
Ash Wednesday Mass Times
Mass times on Ash Wednesday will be the same as usual weekday Masses: 7:15am, 8am, 12:10pm and 5:10pm. Mass with Archbishop Michael Miller will be at 12:10pm and not 5:10pm as initially announced. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses.
St Mark’s College offers new teaching BA program
St Mark’s College has created a new BA degree completion program, set to launch in September 2015. The degree has been formally recognized by the Faculty of Education at UBC and endorsed by Catholic school districts across BC. (Saint Mark’s College is affiliated with UBC, and located on the UBC campus.) The program is a…
Corpus Christi Parish Mission in March
Sunday, March 1, to Thursday, March 5, from 7:00-8:30pm at Corpus Christi Church, Vancouver. Parish Missions begins with confession each evening (5:30-6:30pm) followed by the Mission Hour (7-8pm) ending with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Benediction (Sunday to Wednesday only). On Thursday, the Mission Hour will host a Holy Mass with an extended…
Vocation Live-In
On the weekend of Feb. 20-22, there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in priesthood or consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission. For more info. contact 604-826-8715.