A regular trip to the graveyard highlights the author's children their place in history and in our family. More importantly, they are learning where they fit in the wider, communal cosmos of the Communion of Saints.
Catholic parishes in the Lower Mainland have a lot of evangelization ministries and Alpha programs that are run by converts. Less common is for these organizers to be ex-Muslims, or … Continued
Celine Diaz hopes that by speaking about her own experiences with mental illness, she hopes that others can recognize that mental illness is neither a measure of character nor a reflection of faith.
St. Peter's Parish Mental Health Ministry, which once supported newcomers settling in Canada with their immigration needs, now supports all parishioners who may be struggling with their mental health.
A parish is many things. Its church building is a place of worship; its boundaries encircle a home, for both the body and soul of its members; and through the … Continued
The early years of St. Francis of Assisi Parish was meticulously captured by founding pastor Father Boniface Heidmeier.
Team Kostamo, which included Deacon Tim Kostamo, Sophia Kostamo, and Markku Kostamo, competed in the Race to Alaska sailing race this summer. Bad weather forced them to head home before completing the race, but not before they raised over $260,000 for Burnaby Hospital.
For years, people have told Deacon Zak Santiago he needed to write a screenplay about his life, but he never felt it was the right time. After years of half-commitments … Continued
Waiting for Hugh Frieberg outside Gilmore Park United Church in Richmond, I didn’t know what to expect. It was late, but the sun was still peeking out, and I knew … Continued
Two dozen families came together at Christ the Redeemer Parish in West Vancouver for this year’s Catholic Family Summit, making time to put faith at the heart of family life. … Continued