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.
Who else is sick of the mantra, “Be calm. Be safe. Be kind”? Maybe it’s too simple and plain, maybe it’s too repeated, but it’s a lesson we may have … Continued
Indigenous leaders from across Canada say they have “grave concerns” about efforts to expand the availability of assisted suicide, warning it will have “a lasting impact on our vulnerable populations.” … Continued
Catholic lawyers in the Archdiocese of Vancouver are adding their voices to the growing numbers calling for the B.C. government to end its ban on worship services. The St. Thomas … Continued
Story updated Feb. 9 to include reaction from St. Thomas More Collegiate. The Archdiocese of Vancouver issued a response to a proposed class-action lawsuit made public Monday involving allegations of … Continued
B.C.’s ban on social gatherings and events, including church worship, has been extended indefinitely, but Dr. Bonnie Henry has suggested planning could begin for resumption of faith services and other … Continued
The irony of World Day of the Sick in a time of pandemic is that just when people need the service the most, they’re not able to attend. ‘World Day … Continued
A North Vancouver church might be livestreaming Masses daily, but its pastor is ensuring his flock does not forget the importance of approaching the Eucharist in person, too. Father Steny … Continued
Barbara Dowding has been promoting the importance of grandparents for years, so when Pope Francis announced the creation of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, she was filled … Continued
Hundreds of people rang in the last Lunar New Year with Mass and a carnival at Precious Blood Parish, complete with a lion dance, live performances, and plenty of traditional … Continued
B.C. Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry frequently appears before journalists to take questions on her pandemic response, but she recently made a rare appearance for an entirely different audience. Henry … Continued