In a 1988 Richmond conference room full of pro-life advocates, presenter Mark Crutcher asked the question “What is a fishing lure designed to catch?” Like everyone in the room, I … Continued
In the final section of his presentation on the work of reconciliation with Indigenous people, James Borkowski looks at some background about the residential school system that many people haven’t … Continued
The past year has obviously been full of challenges for everyone around the world, as well as for the Church. Illness, financial hardship, isolation, and radical changes to how we … Continued
The B.C. Catholic begins a multi-part series exploring Canada’s little-known history of forcing single mothers to give up their babies to adoption. In this introduction, James Borkowski describes how the … Continued
Two years ago, I received a forwarded voicemail from a local priest. The message had been left by a man who was extremely angry about clergy abuse and the apparent … Continued
Technology offers us almost endless opportunities to reach people in need of encouragement and support. We have more access than ever before, but I face two main dilemmas. First, I’m … Continued
I have always loved being Catholic. I was raised in a very Catholic home. Our family frequented the sacraments, prayed the Rosary daily, and promoted the faith in many ways. As … Continued