The Archbishop has issued guidelines by which the re-opening of churches to public Masses can take place in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. At the Cathedral we are currently working on a plan to open for public Masses. In all likelihood we will open our doors for public Masses sometime at the beginning of June. Please…
Year: 2020
Re-consecration of Canada to Mary, Mother of the Church
On May 1st the Archbishop re-consecrated the Archdiocese of Vancouver to Mary, Mother of the Church. This was an initiative coordinated by the U.S. and Canadian Bishops during this time of pandemic. In his homily the Archbishop said: “Looking down from the Cross, Jesus recognized the first fruits of the family which he had come…
Obituary of Fr. Federico Buttner
Greater Vancouver, BC – It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Father Federico (Fred) A. Buttner, Jr., 60, on Saturday, April 4, 2020, after a long illness. Fred was the beloved eldest son of Federico A. Buttner, Sr. (RIP), and Myrna Stahl Buttner, both, originally, of Mexico City,…
Holy Week Pictures and Video
Now that Holy Week and the Triduum we have uploaded to our Website pictures of the ceremonies. Highlights of the Last Supper Highlights of the Liturgy of the Passion Highlights of the Easter Vigil Tenebrae at the Cathedral For pictures of the liturgies please click here. For more videos please visit the YouTube channel.
Triduum Liturgy Resources
During the Triduum we are invited to meditate on the Mysteries of our redemption: the passion, death and resurrection of Our Lord. During the COVID-19 pandemic many of us will find this to be a challenging Holy Week, but at the Cathedral we want to provide not only the streaming of our ceremonies, but also…
Why is Holy Week so special?
Holy Week is the week which precedes the great feast of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Holiness means desiring with God’s help to be filled with God’s love and doing the will of the Heavenly Father. Jesus leads us in our growing in holiness especially as we join him in the last days…
Tenebrae at the Cathedral
Latin for “shadows” or “darkness” is a Christian religious service celebrated in the Holy Week within Western Christianity, on the evening before or early morning of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Tenebrae is distinctive for its gradual extinguishing of candles while a series of readings and psalms are chanted. Please note that there…
Holy Week Schedule
Due to the Covid-19 emergency Holy Week liturgies will take place behind closed doors. However, you can stream all of them by visiting the Cathedral live-streaming page. Palm Sunday, April 5: 8 am, 11 am, 6:30 pm (Spanish) & 8 pm Vespers & Benediction at 5 pm Distribution of Palm branches from 9 am to 2…
The Annunciation of the Lord
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,…
Temporary Suspension of Public celebration of Holy Mass
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…