The Most Reverend Richard W. Smith is the 12th Archbishop of Vancouver.
On this World Mental Health Day, I want to offer a word of encouragement and a promise of prayer to all those across the Archdiocese of Vancouver who are living with mental health challenges, as well as to their families, friends, caregivers, and those who accompany them.
Three years ago, Kathrin Mentler – a woman in her thirties – went to a Vancouver hospital to seek help for depression and suicidal thoughts. There she was told by … Continued
Archbishop Richard Smith delivered this homily on April 29 at Holy Rosary Cathedral at the memorial Mass for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy. As we gather this evening … Continued
Archbishop Richard Smith’s 2026 New Year’s message January 1, 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we come to the close of the Jubilee Year of Hope, the Lord … Continued
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Every heart longs for hope. At Christmas, that longing is fulfilled in the child of Bethlehem — God Himself, who enters our story to … Continued