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In Grade 11, Nancy Hadden was a straight-A student successfully balancing schoolwork with volunteer hours and part-time jobs. But she also had a secret. In a desperation to be noticed … Continued
This story is developing and will be updated. Details are scarce but B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry has said consultations with religious leaders will lead to limited in-person gatherings in … Continued
Many people have described this period of the COVID-19 pandemic as one of “unprecedented times.” But to read century-old editions of the Monthly Bulletin (a predecessor of The B.C. Catholic) published … Continued
When looking back at 2020, photos snapped over the past year will tell a story of physical distancing, faces covered with masks, and empty churches. But photographs only capture the … Continued
On March 17, 2020, the B.C. government declared a public health emergency due to COVID-19. In this review of the past year, The B.C. Catholic takes a look at the … Continued
With the halfway point of Lent already behind us and no end in sight to the ban on religious services, the Archdiocese of Vancouver and parishes are offering a solemn … Continued
This story was updated March 5 to include Archbishop Miller’s petition to the B.C. Supreme Court asking for an exemption from restrictions on religious services. B.C. health officer Dr. Bonnie … Continued
The B.C. Supreme Court judge hearing a constitutional challenge of the ban on in-person worship by three Lower Mainland churches reserved his decision Friday after several days of arguments from … Continued
Iraqi Christians have waited for a papal visit for decades, and now, the historic event is finally about to begin. “It is a great occasion for them,” said Father Sabah … Continued
When his marriage to his first wife fell to pieces, Jomel Trinidad felt like a failure. “I felt failure not only in my marriage, but in my person, in my … Continued