The Catholic Mass is the central act of worship in the life of a Catholic, but few are aware of its meaning. While some Catholics may know the prayers and responses said in the liturgy, many do not know their significance or historical development. The true beauty of the Mass is seen when you break…
Month: April 2016
Archbishop Miller to celebrate Mass for murdered Sisters
Archbishop J. Michael Miller will offer a Mass in memory of the four Missionaries Sisters of Charity killed in Yemen on March 4. The Mass will be at Holy Rosary Cathedral at 12:10pm on Tuesday April 5. Please join us to remember them in prayer and thanksgiving for their service and sacrifice.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
The next Baptism Preparation for parents and godparents who have a child to present for Baptism or who are expecting a child in the next several months will be on Sat., April 9, 10:00 to 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Hall. Please contact the office to register.
Have Dinner with Fr. Rosica and Archbishop Miller
Salt + Light Media presents Taste & See: Faith Conversation and Dinner Join Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, and CEO of Salt + LIght Catholic Media Foundation and Archbishop Miller for an evening of fun, faith-filled dinner and conversation. The Taste and See Gala is a fundraiser dinner to help support the work and mission of…
The New Evangelization Summit
The annual New Evangelization Summit, held in Ottawa and streamed to 29 host sites around North America including St. Patrick’s Parish, Vancouver, and St. James, Abbotsford, will bring together speakers who are leaders in the New Evangelization. All Catholics – pastors, missionaries, lay ministers, and lay faithful – will benefit from this opportunity to be…
Spring Institute: Spring into Faith Formation
Archdiocesan Spring Institute offers one-day faith formation and ministry training for adults. Topics include: Understanding the Liturgy; Finding your Catholic Voice on Hot Topic Issues; and Basics of the Faith. Additional courses for ministry training for RCIA, PREP, & LWC Ministries are available. Saturday, April 9, from 10am to 4pm at the John Paul II…
Know your Catholic voice
This workshop helps to prepare ordinary Catholics with the tools to communicate the Church’s position on topics of contemporary relevance, typically hot button issues. The focus of this workshop is assisted suicide. Learn how, without losing your cool, to answer the question, “Why does the Catholic Church oppose allowing people to choose the time…
Free Estate & Burial Planning Workshop
This presentation by the Archdiocese of Vancouver Development Office and your Catholic Cemeteries will deal with matters you may not have thought about before. Gathering information for preparation of your will, learning about the dignity of the funeral rite and how to formulate pre-need arrangements. Free guides and loads of practical advice. To register please…