On the Church calendar, February 11 is the World Day of the Sick. This day highlights the healing ministry of the Church. It reminds us that service to people who are sick and suffering cannot be neglected. The Canadian Bishops write that this day of prayer for the sick “recognizes the great efforts of doctors,…
VANCOUVER—The Archdiocese of Vancouver has stopped sending funds to the charity Canadian Catholic Organization of Development and Peace – for now. A letter just released from Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, announced that in the spirit of transparency and accountability, the archdiocese is temporarily withholding donations made to the CCODP during its 2018 campaign. “Development and Peace fulfills its…
FATHER’S DAY is PRO-LIFE SUNDAY- Voices of the vulnerable are silenced every day by the culture aroundus. Never before has life in our nation been as vulnerable as it is now. We need to challenge those who silence prolife Canadians who are courageously fighting for the voiceless. This Father’s Day is Pro-Life Sunday and we need you to stand with…
Voices of the vulnerable are silenced every day by the culture around us. Never before has life in our nation been as vulnerable as it is now. We need to challenge those who silence pro-life Canadians who are courageously fighting for the voiceless. This Father’s Day is Pro-Life Sunday and we need you to stand with us. There will be a special…
Every year Birthright Vancouver, a downtown crisis pregnancy service, hosts a Walk/Run fundraiser. It’s a fun way to support an important ministry in our archdiocese. This year, the Walk/Run will start at Holy Name Parish, Vancouver, and go around Queen Elizabeth Park. We hope you can join us for this event on Sat, June 25, 10am–1pm. For more info, to register…
BIRTHRIGHT MASS in Honor of Our Lady, at Holy Rosary Cathedral – Saturday, May 28, beginning with Rosary at 11:40am, Mass at 12:10pm, followed by Refreshments at Holy Rosary Hall. Donations of finger foods appreciated. Everyone welcome.
The Life, Marriage and Family office of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Signal Hill and the Christian Advocacy Society are hosting the 18th Annual Focus on Life™ Gala Dinner on Monday, May 16, at the Italian Cultural Centre. The gala will feature a keynote address by Ryan Bomberger, an Emmy award-winning creative professional and co-founder of…
This workshop helps to prepare ordinary Catholics with the tools to communicate the Church’s position on topics of contemporary relevance, typically hot button issues. The focus of this workshop is assisted suicide. Learn how, without losing your cool, to answer the question, “Why does the Catholic Church oppose allowing people to choose the time…
From Feb. 10 to March 20, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life, a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city — and beyond. Visit 40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/vancouver-2/ to sign up on the Vigil Calendar. Be sure…
February 11, 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Canada is just months away from passing a law making it legal to assist people to commit suicide. Before that happens, we all need to do everything possible to influence politicians to stand up for life and to protect vulnerable people from suicide. Two weeks ago,…