Some of the names in this article have been changed to protect the identity of the individuals. Few crimes elicit society’s rancor and scorn like sex abuse. Whether it’s the … Continued
When Justin Milad was confirmed in the Catholic Church last December, he didn’t expect that he would soon manage the downtown Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter. But the journey that brought … Continued
When Catholic musician and nine-time Grammy nominee Matt Maher sat down with Bryana Russell, director of engagement for Sanctuary Mental Health, at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Vancouver, … Continued
After nearly three decades as a professional pro-life advocate, the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s retiring pro-life coordinator, Michele Smillie says she has learned to see meaning through the disappointments, and take … Continued
For Simpson Ma, a Jubilee pilgrimage through Vancouver wasn’t just a walk, it was the start of a new journey as a Catholic. Ma, a recent convert who was baptized … Continued
MP Tamara Jansen opened the press conference about her private member’s bill C-218 Wednesday by making it apparent why she’s trying to halt the expansion of euthanasia for mental illness. … Continued
The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and the Delta Hospice Society are calling for a comprehensive review of Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAiD) legislation, citing increasing cases of coercion, confusion with … Continued
It was providential that the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s newly formed Mental Health Ministry launched with its new coordinator, Jane Waldock, just as news broke of the tragedy at the Vancouver … Continued
Not even the sweltering late-spring heat wave could keep families away from this year’s Family Fun Day. Forty families took part in the Families of Hope jubilee celebration, which comes … Continued
Forty days after 11 people died in the tragedy at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival, the Filipino community gathered for a 40th-day memorial Mass at nearby St. Andrew’s Church to … Continued