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In addition to the many men and women in the Archdiocese of Vancouver pursuing religious vocations in this diocese are a number who have gone on to other places in … Continued
The B.C. Catholic is starting a regular page featuring excerpts from homilies and other talks in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This week we offer a selection of edited remarks from … Continued
The Catholic cardinal of Quebec said Tuesday that pastors are to be shepherds who help their people grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ, not “the boss” or manager of … Continued
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Thomas Cardinal Collins of Toronto for reasons of age and appointed Montreal Auxiliary Bishop Francis (Frank) Bishop Leo to succeed him as … Continued
The Archdiocese of Vancouver recently lost two priests who touched the hearts of those they knew. Here are tributes we received for Father Oscar Pauwels, OMI, and Father Rufin Mika. … Continued
As Pope Francis concluded his public audience Wednesday by praying for the victims of a deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association has launched an … Continued
Father Rufin Mika, who was the founding pastor of St. Bernadette’s Parish in Surrey, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the age of 85. Father Mika was born Nov. 25, … Continued
Father Oscar Pauwels, an Oblate of Mary Immaculate, passed away Jan. 22 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 96. Born in Poperinge, Belgium, he was ordained to the … Continued
Although the Christmas season formally came to an end at Epiphany, many people and churches have the tradition of continuing the season later, even as late as 40 days later, … Continued
The world needs more love, and an inspiring film on the life of Mother Teresa can do just that, say the people behind Mother Teresa: No Greater Love, which will … Continued