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VANCOUVER—Thousands of migrants work as farmers or caregivers in B.C. to support their families in other countries. “They are coming here out of a need, versus a want,” said Evelyn … Continued
VANCOUVER—The bishop of Calgary, a professional football player, and 670 young adults rang in 2015 with a national conference and a New Year’s bash. The annual event, Rise Up, was … Continued
VANCOUVER—The archdiocese’s abuse prevention ministry is now running under a new name. The program, which was introduced as Protecting God’s Children at the close of 2009, has been rebranded the … Continued
VANCOUVER—A natural family planning organization has revamped its website to give the Serena method a better image. “Traditionally, NFP marketing is absolutely terrible,” said Serena B.C. president Jen Spicer. The … Continued
VANCOUVER—The headquarters of the archdiocese have stood in the midst of bustling business people, football enthusiasts, and panhandlers for more than 50 years. Its employees organized Pope John Paul II’s … Continued
The archbishop says it’s time to move out of the former electrical warehouse that the archdiocesan offices have called home for more than 50 years. Within the next three months, … Continued
MISSION—The New Year brought with it a new priest for Westminster Abbey. Father Leo Barker, OSB, was ordained at the monastery Jan. 6 by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB. “I … Continued
VANCOUVER—Seven friends became inspired to live their vocations as priests, religious, and spouses after World Youth Day in the Philippines. So runs the plot of the high-energy musical One Voice, … Continued
VANCOUVER—A mother’s faith was shaken to the core after her son was shot dead in 2007 in B.C.’s worst gang murder case. “I literally hated God,” Eileen Mohan told The … Continued
VANCOUVER—Voices singing Feliz Navidad filled Our Lady of Sorrows Parish hall as hardworking farmers enjoyed a Christmas meal Dec. 20. About 150 Spanish-speaking seasonal workers received hot meals and gifts … Continued