Staff reporter and photographer for The B.C. Catholic. He lives with his wife and four children in Langley, and his work has been published in The B.C. Catholic, Columbia Magazine, and, time permitting, at his Substack The Hollow Whale.
It’s been decades since a convent was last built in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, and bureaucrats aren’t as familiar with the inner workings of religious organizations as they once might … Continued
For 14 years, the Knights of Columbus of British Columbia and Yukon have been donating high-quality, new winter coats to children in need, but the 218 coats they recently delivered … Continued
As political polarization increasingly challenges schools, both public and independent, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Port Coquitlam decided to offer some education of its own. It put together … Continued
Amidst a flurry of drums and traditional song, the Dr. Peter Centre celebrated the blessing of a new totem that will soon stand in its lobby. The Dr. Peter … Continued
As Catholics and Jews gathered for a time of prayer and friendship at Congregation Beth Israel, two things were clear for Rabbi Jonathan Infeld. First, no one in the Vancouver … Continued
Christmas obligations may appear to be a bit more confusing than usual this year, especially with a shortened Advent (the fourth week of Advent is only one day long) and … Continued
A good pipe organ “reflects the joy of the heart,” Sts. Joachim and Ann’s pastor, Father Lawrence Donnelly, says, stepping up the stairs towards the Aldergrove church’s choir loft. Through … Continued
For Summer Tiuseco and Roman Crasto, unexpected trials mixed with unexpected triumphs after spending the past year helping Geri, a Vanspec student with Down syndrome, receive her First Holy Communion. … Continued
For every word written in the annals of a parish’s history, someone had to do the writing, whether it’s a pastor, parish secretary, or parishioner. At St. Mary’s in Vancouver, … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller sent continued prayers and support to Vancouver’s Jewish community Sunday as they gathered for a candlelight vigil and rally on the steps of the Vancouver Art … Continued