Agnieszka Ruck is a freelance writer and editor who loves telling stories that inspire or encourage. Her most frequent audience is her nerdy husband and their three wild young children.
VANCOUVER—Consecrated priests, sisters, and lay people renewed lifelong vows during a joyful celebration in Holy Name of Jesus Church. “You are, each and every one of you, and the communities … Continued
VANCOUVER—Bishops around the world are asking the faithful to answers questions on marriage and family life ahead of the synod in Rome this fall. It’s the second wide-open consultation on … Continued
VANCOUVER—The United Kingdom may become the first country to count babies with three parents among its citizens. Members of Parliament voted 382-128 Feb. 3 to allow the creation of embryos … Continued
VANCOUVER—Carmelite sisters in the Downtown Eastside say the largest trial they face is balancing prayer time with an often-exhausting mission. Sister Chita Torres and Sister Emily Duran clean, sort donated … Continued
COQUITLAM—A Chinese nun who formerly cared for lepers and performed eye surgery is now teaching children about God. Sister Maria Peng, SIHM, with a black habit and beaming smile, works … Continued
VANCOUVER—The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to a pro-life club at the University of Victoria, a judge ruled last month. The club, Youth Protecting Youth (YPY), took … Continued
VANCOUVER—Pope Francis is calling the faithful to drop their indifference and stand up for those who are suffering during this Lent. “Usually, when we are healthy and comfortable, we forget … Continued
VANCOUVER—Five years have passed since a 7.0 earthquake rattled Haiti, killing more than 230,000 people and leaving more than 1.3 million homeless. After tragedy hit Jan. 12, 2010, the Canadian … Continued
VANCOUVER—People in traditional dress of vibrant colours filled the pews at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on the 101st World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees. Five hundred immigrants, … Continued
VANCOUVER—He served in Rome during World War II, stood up for minorities, trained future bishops, and championed the Legion of Mary on the west coast. Daniel O’Reilly, a Vancouver postman … Continued