In the hectic business of His public ministry we are told that Jesus “got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed”. He did so to be in communion with His heavenly Father and also to teach us that it is by silence and prayer that we enter into communion with…
Forgiven.
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…
Ash Wednesday, Lent and St. Valentine’s
February 14 is St. Valentine’s Day as well as a day for preparations for the Lunar New Year, but on this day we also begin the liturgical season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Lent has two major purposes: it calls us to a deeper appreciation of our baptism promises and it emphasizes a spirit of…
Easter Greetings to All
Archbishop Michael Miller, Fr. Galvon and the clergy of the Cathedral parish wishing you a blessed and holy Easter. May the blessings and love of our Risen Lord be with you and your families always!
Nightfever in the Year of Mercy: Holy Doors open all evening!
Join us for Nightfever on Friday, March 18, from 7-9:10 pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver! Nightfever is an evening of adoration, praise and worship, confession and active street outreach where teams of 2-3 take to the streets of downtown Vancouver to invite people to light a candle in the church. The doors of…
Pastor’s message: Lent and Stewardship
Dear Parishioners and Visitors, Here are some suggestions on how to be a good steward of the Lenten season. These ideas come from the International Catholic Stewardship Council. These ideas are meant to keep us on task during this Lenten season ie. working with God’s graces so generously offered to us: Prayer, fasting and almsgiving…
Lent Penitential Services
“Do not be afraid of Confession! Jesus is there… and He receives you with so much love.” Pope Francis Take this opportunity in the Year of Mercy to go for a penitential service at a parish near you. Wed, March 9 – 7:00pm – Immaculate Conception Tues, March 15 – 7:00pm – St. John…
Sacred Music for Lent: By Cathedral Musicians
Enjoy a selection of meditative and inspirations pieces for Lent performed by the Choirs and organists of Holy Rosary Cathedral on Friday Feb 26 at 8:00pm. Our featured musicians are organist Denis Bédard and the Cathedral Choir, assistant organist Catherine Walsh and the Holy Rosary women’s Choir, the Contemporary Choir with director Chito Lacsina, and…
Share Lent Pilgrimage – Working to end inequality in Paraguay
This week our pilgrimage travels to Paraguay where we meet Liz Benetiz. Her country is where 1% of the landowners hold 77% of arable land. Liz’s family are part of a peasant movement supported by Development and Peace who work to gain access to land for the poorest farmers in the country, the campesinos….
1st Sunday of Lent: Fr. Stanley Galvon’s Message
With the first Sunday of Lent, we have a special step in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This is the way that our church family receives new adult members. There are two types of people in RCIA: those who seek to be baptized at Easter or those who have already been baptized with another Christian group and…