“But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: and by his bruises we are healed” – Isaiah 53, 3 At the Cathedral during Lent we normally have Stations of the Cross every Wednesday and Friday. This year due to the Covid-19 emergency and the closure of the Cathedral to the…
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation and at the same time the vocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was her faithful response to the angel’s message that began the work of Redemption. Pope St. John Paul II said “we give thanks to God through His Mother,…
The decision has been made to suspend all public celebration of Holy Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral as of Friday, March 20, 6 PM until further notice. This is to comply with the directives of the Archbishop of Vancouver and of the public health authorities about containing the spread of the Corona virus. This likewise…
For the faithful who were not able to attend Mass this Sunday here is a link to a video of Mass celebrated by Fr. Galvon:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In order to continue assisting local public health efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is lifted for everyone until further notice. Churches will remain open and Masses will be offered, but the recommendations of the Ministry of Health to restrict the number…
When we are unable to receive Holy Communion sacramentally, we can receive great graces and blessings by expressing our desire to do so in what is called a “spiritual Communion.” This practice goes back many centuries and has a rich tradition. There are different models for doing this, but they all have these steps in…
If you cannot attend Holy Mass during the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic here are a few suggestions of things to do: Prayerfully consider the readings of Mass. Click here for a link Watch a TV or online Mass. Click here for the Cathedral Live-stream. Make an act of Spiritual Communion. Click here for suggestions. Please have patience,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Yesterday afternoon, amid increasing concerns over the spread of COVID-19, British Columbia’s Public Health Officer directed “all event organizers to cancel any gathering larger than 250 people.” Respecting this new directive and until further notice, and out of prudent concern for the well-being of the entire community, attendance at…
March 5, 2020Reverend and dear Father:The Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, the senior public health official for BC, has issued some recommendations in reference to preventing the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. In line with those recommendations, I ask that you put the following measures in place. At the Sign of Peace, a bow…
The Stations of the Cross are a fourteen-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The fourteen devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station….