Through the use of technology, Vancouver’s migrant ministry is finding creative ways to stay in touch with farm workers who are isolated due to COVID-19 . “Farm owners want to … Continued
The planned April 1 opening of a new daycare at St. Ann’s Parish in Abbotsford is up in the air as daycares across the country close in response to the … Continued
Salvador Yax’s daughter was seven years old when he first left Guatemala to earn money in Canada as a migrant farm worker. His daughter is now 11, and although he … Continued
A Filipino Christmas tradition experiences growing popularity in non-Filipino parishes A Filipino Christmas tradition is growing within the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Simbang Gabi was celebrated in 27 parishes last year, … Continued
There were over 90,000 abortions performed in Canada in 2017. That was also the seventh year Catholic pro-life activist Mary Wagner spent time in jail for trying to do something … Continued
Roy Schoeman was a good Jew. In fact, he excelled in his faith. Born outside of New York City to conservative Jewish parents who were Holocaust refuges, he was given … Continued
Forty-six Catholics said ‘I do’ at a mass wedding ceremony in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. The mass wedding celebrations have been held for four years to help civilly married couples … Continued
Nearly 4,000 worshippers gathered at Heritage Park in Mission on Aug. 17 for the annual pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. “It is all about honouring our … Continued
What started as a small operation at St. Andrew’s Parish in Victoria has become a major supplier and wholesaler of Catholic goods on the Lower Mainland. About 36 years ago … Continued
Who better to speak to a group of young people about the importance of marriage than some experienced couples, as well as a priest who has himself been married? Dozens … Continued