We are happy to announce that we have moved back to our confessional for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Since the beginning of the pandemic we have been very conscious of the need to keep the priests and faithful safe and at the same time guarantee access to confession. We have tried many things, from outdoor…
Please read carefully the following instructions to sign-up for Sunday Mass: The link will be available on Mondays some time between 9 am – 12 noon. Please do not call the office about this. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE OFFICE ABOUT MASS SIGNUP, THOSE EMAILS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. 1) The directives of the BC…
Greater Vancouver, BC – It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Father Federico (Fred) A. Buttner, Jr., 60, on Saturday, April 4, 2020, after a long illness. Fred was the beloved eldest son of Federico A. Buttner, Sr. (RIP), and Myrna Stahl Buttner, both, originally, of Mexico City,…
Due to the Covid-19 emergency Holy Week liturgies will take place behind closed doors. However, you can stream all of them by visiting the Cathedral live-streaming page. Palm Sunday, April 5: 8 am, 11 am, 6:30 pm (Spanish) & 8 pm Vespers & Benediction at 5 pm Distribution of Palm branches from 9 am to 2…
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation and at the same time the vocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was her faithful response to the angel’s message that began the work of Redemption. Pope St. John Paul II said “we give thanks to God through His Mother,…
The decision has been made to suspend all public celebration of Holy Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral as of Friday, March 20, 6 PM until further notice. This is to comply with the directives of the Archbishop of Vancouver and of the public health authorities about containing the spread of the Corona virus. This likewise…
For the faithful who were not able to attend Mass this Sunday here is a link to a video of Mass celebrated by Fr. Galvon:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In order to continue assisting local public health efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is lifted for everyone until further notice. Churches will remain open and Masses will be offered, but the recommendations of the Ministry of Health to restrict the number…
When we are unable to receive Holy Communion sacramentally, we can receive great graces and blessings by expressing our desire to do so in what is called a “spiritual Communion.” This practice goes back many centuries and has a rich tradition. There are different models for doing this, but they all have these steps in…
If you cannot attend Holy Mass during the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic here are a few suggestions of things to do: Prayerfully consider the readings of Mass. Click here for a link Watch a TV or online Mass. Click here for the Cathedral Live-stream. Make an act of Spiritual Communion. Click here for suggestions. Please have patience,…