After nearly 60 years in the downtown core, the Archdiocese of Vancouver has moved its administrative offices to the 33rd and Willow area. All are invited to an open house of the new John Paul II Pastoral Centre on Saturday, March 28, from 2-4pm located at 4885 Saint John Paul II Way, Vancouver. Please feel…
Month: March 2015
Stewardship Reflection
“I will be their God and they shall be my people.” – Jeremiah 31:33 What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we recognize that everything we have and everything we are belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. It means…
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…
Lenten Penitential Services
LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICES: “Do not be afraid of Confession! Jesus is there… and He receives you with so much love.” …
Stages of Christian Meditation Journey
Christian Meditation is a prayer of the heart. It leads to an experience of silence, stillness, and simplicity. This is a path beyond thought and imagination into the presence of the risen Christ who dwells in our hearts. When we meet challenges on the spiritual path, overcoming is often “letting go and letting God”….
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…
Catholic Families: The Model for Love & Life
Inspirational Catholic evangelist and speaker Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire. Saturday, May 2, from…
Archdiocesan Celebration for 30th World Youth Day
We invite young adults to join Archbishop Miller in celebrating their faith at Holy Rosary Cathedral and Hall on Saturday, March 28. The day starts at 1 pm with music, a guest speaker, a way of the cross and a procession with palms. We’ll then celebrate Palm Sunday Mass (Anticipated) at 5pm. After the…
Marian Retreat: Mary, Our Faith & Our Family
Join us for a half-day retreat on Mary and her influence on our faith and family on Saturday March 14 at Rosary Hall. Fr Pablo Santa Maria and Fr Jude Iloghalu are the featured speakers. Call the Parish Office at 604-6826774 by Friday March 13th to pre-register. This retreat is organized by the HRC Catholic…
Tenebrae Service at Cathedral
A Tenebrae Service with music by Barnum, Casals, de la Rue, Dove and Durufle will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Thurs. March 26, 7:30pm. Tenebrae (Latin for “shadows” or “darkness”) is a solemn observance of Jesus’ passion and death which has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Please join us as we meditate on…