All donations for tax receipting year 2022 must be physically received by the cathedral office by December 31, 2022, for donors to receive a 2022 tax receipt. If you plan to mail your donations, please make sure you mail them early so that the office receives them by December 31, 2022. Anything received after December…
The Cathedral has been around before the City of Vancouver was incorporated. Serving first the people of Coal Harbour, Hastings and Gastown, our community has been around for over 136 years. The parish first began in June of 1885 when the Right Reverend Louis d’Herbomez, OMI, Vicar Apostolic of British Columbia, appointed Father Patrick Fay…
Dear Cathedral parishioners and friends, As the Easter season unfolds, it is good to keep our focus on the risen Lord Jesus. Good communication within our faith community helps to keep our focus on Jesus, who is the Head of our faith community. All of us form His body. We have equal dignity and different…
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…
Join us next Sunday for great food, fun and games at Cathedral Square for our annual picnic at this 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…
In this Holy Year dedicated to Mercy, please support our annual appeal, Project Advance, which helps us meet the pressing material and spiritual needs of our parishes and ministries that assist so many in our Archdiocese. Let us bring the light of hope to others, as Pope Francis is asking us to do. The…
This presentation by the Archdiocese of Vancouver Development Office and your Catholic Cemeteries will deal with matters you may not have thought about before. Gathering information for preparation of your will, learning about the dignity of the funeral rite and how to formulate pre-need arrangements. Free guides and loads of practical advice. To register please…
The free Estate & Burial Planning Workshop organized by the Archdiocese of Vancouver Development Office and your Catholic Cemeteries is being held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Saturday April 9 at 10am, Rosary Hall. This workshop deals with matters you may not have thought about before. Gathering information for preparation of your will, learning about the…
If you’ve been contemplating making a pre-need burial plan, now is a great time to contact Catholic Cemeteries to take advantage of a 10% discount that applies to in-ground burial plots and in-ground cremation plots. Offer expires Jan. 31. To book an appointment or for more information call 604-531-2141
“Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God’s gifts and shares these gifts in love of God and neighbour.” Join us in New Orleans for the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s 54th Annual Conference from Oct. 2-5, 2016. Participate in joyful liturgies, listen to inspiring keynote speakers and thought-provoking…