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.
Rosaries come in all shapes and sizes, but few are made of giant crochet roses like the one created for the World Living Peace Rosary recently held at St. Matthew’s … Continued
As candlelight spread across the John Paul II Pastoral Centre hall, the flames became a living symbol of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity event. Christian leaders, clergy, … Continued
With the sun shining on the waves, Archbishop Richard Smith made a pastoral visit to Vancouver’s port ministry, accompanying port chaplains in their duties supporting the spiritual welfare of docked … Continued
As Pope Leo responded to the recent U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by invoking the intercession of newly canonized Saint Jose Gregorio Hernandez, the moment carried special meaning … Continued
As the Catholic Church concludes the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, one remote Fraser Valley parish is looking back on a year that brought thousands of visitors to its doors, … Continued
It is no secret in the Christian world that Protestants have a reputation for strong community building. “They have better coffee,” people will tell you. The hospitality volunteers at St. … Continued
It’s hard to say who’s the more fascinating half of the Mardon marriage. In spite of their struggles with mental health and disability, Austin Mardon and his wife, Catherine, have … Continued
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