Many people are feeling depressed about the problems we face in the world today: domestic violence with shootings, chaos in our political world, disrespect for human life, difficulties in finding proper housing and hospital treatments. . . The list goes on and on. . . The source of many of these problems is a spiritual…
On February 3, the custom on the optional memorial of St. Blaise, is to bless the throat of the faithful after Mass. The words the priest uses are as follows: “Through the intercession of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness. In…
The Catholic Catechism teaches about three states of the Church (n.954): “When the Lord comes in glory and all his angels with him, death will be no more and all things will be subject to him. But at the present time some of his disciples are pilgrims on earth. Others have died and are being…
Archbishop Miller has appointed Deacon Juan Lucca as our new assistant pastor. Deacon Lucca was born in 1991 in Caracas, Venezuela. He came to Canada with his family in 2000. After going to Vancouver College, Deacon Lucca went to Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC for High School Seminary and Major Seminary. Deacon…
By Fr. Pablo Santa Maria The importance of ongoing education about our faith. In the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium Pope Francis reminds the Church that she is called to be “permanently in a state of mission.” If we recall, some of the last words that Our Lord Spoke to His disciples before His Ascension was…
The tradition of iconography is part of the patrimony of the Catholic Church. It is passed on by the visual quotation of images dating back to St. Luke, the first Christian iconographer. Our new crucifix is a continuation of this tradition. The Holy Rosary Crucifix was commissioned by Archbishop Miller in 2015 to aid the faithful in focussing their attention on the…
This Sunday, August 28, following the 11am Mass, everyone is warmly invited to celebrate as we Farewell wishes to Fr. John Eason and Angela Burghard. We are thankful for their presence and service at the Cathedral parish over many years and wish them well in the next chapter of their lives.
The Cathedral will be closed for cleaning for a few hours on Saturday August 20, after the 8am Mass untill 11:30am. If you can spare some time to help out, please drop in. Cleaning supplies will be provided.
About 600 parishioners, friends and visitors of Holy Rosary Cathedral gathered for a picnic at Cathedral Square last Sunday. There were games and entertainment for the whole family. Stewardship awards were given to dedicated volunteers of the Cathedral. This year’s award recipients were David Cuan, Gilda Penfold, Kevin Chan, Frances Wong, Erlinda Arraz and Marifel…
Join us this Sunday for great food, fun and games at Cathedral Square for our annual picnic at a new location. Cathedral Square is being revitalized with the help of the city. We want you to come and be part of this exciting event. Tickets are $5 for a White Spot burger, chips, water, cake…