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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…
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…
Important Notice Temporary closure of the Cathedral Church and Suspension of Public Celebration of Mass 1) The decision has been made to suspend all public celebration of Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral as of Friday, March 20 at 6 PM and we regret that the Cathedral will remain closed until further notice. After consultation with…
The Advent season is here… It focuses on expectation and it serves as an anticipation of Jesus Christ’s birth in our hearts at Christmas. The word advent is derived from the Latin word ‘adventus’ meaning anticipation. This is a translation of the Greek word ‘parousia.’ The Catholic Catechism (#524) speaks to us about the spiritual…
Remembrance Day is celebrated in Canada on November 11th. The Canadian Bishops offer us three aspects to this special day to ponder and to act on: First, we pause and pray to remember those who died in war and to pray for the victims of aggression and inhumanity around the world. Second, Remembrance Day is…
There is a proposal making its way now through the approval process of the Archdiocese and the City of Vancouver about the upgrade to Holy Rosary Cathedral for more seismic safety and better building facilities. I would like to update you about progress with this proposal. In a careful and detailed study of Holy Rosary…
It is with profound sorrow that we learned today about the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The iconic church is much more than just a monument as it represents the soul of the city of Paris. It is especially a tragedy since this happened during the holiest week of the Christian year. We…
A reminder that January 1, Solemnity of Mary Mother of God is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times: Monday December 31st: 5 PM Tuesday January 1st: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 5 PM, 6:30 PM (Spanish) 8 PM
Join us on Monday December 31st, at 6 pm when we will have Solemn Vespers for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and to give thanks for the Year of Our Lord 2018. We will also chant the ‘Te Deum’ to give thanks for 2018. There is a plenary indulgence.
Christmas Eve: Monday December 24 5:10 PM, 8 PM, 12 Midnight (Christmas Concert at 11 PM) The Midnight Mass will be Celebrated by the Archbishop Christmas Day: Tuesday December 25 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 5 PM, 6:30 (Spanish), & 8 PM The 11 AM Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop.