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.
Three Vancouver Catholics—Archbishop J. Michael Miller, Paralympian Aaron Wong-Sing, and Ukrainian Catholic priest Father Mykhailo Ozorovych—have received King Charles III Coronation Medals in recognition of their exceptional service to Church, … Continued
A record-breaking 720 catechumens—double last year’s count—and their sponsors packed the pews at Holy Rosary Cathedral, filling both Rite of Election Masses to the brim. In addition to the catechumens … Continued
Angels flank the old crucifix at Precious Blood Church in Cloverdale, chalices held high to catch the blood and water from Christ’s side. The icons perfectly reflect the namesake of … Continued
When most people plan a trip to Vancouver, they research tourist attractions and maybe read some travel blogs. For soon-to-be Catholic Kazuya Akiyama, coming to Vancouver from Japan only required … Continued
Ask any religious sister, and she will share a litany of lessons and blessings from her time serving the Church. As they celebrate their 60th anniversaries as sisters, the lists … Continued
The tech world isn’t known for its moral character. Its pursuit of efficiency and technological progress rarely demonstrates a deeper appreciation of spiritual or moral considerations. Now the same companies … Continued
John Paul II Pastoral Centre staff lined the balcony and crowded the ground floor to welcome Archbishop Richard Smith for his first official visit to Vancouver, his soon-to-be home and … Continued
The Jubilee Year of Hope has brought an additional reason for joy to Vancouver Catholics: the appointment of Archbishop-elect of Vancouver Richard Smith. At a special Mass of Thanksgiving on … Continued
In 1985, youthful irreligiosity and a poor job market meant that Gregory Accili had no plans to become a Catholic teacher. Regardless, the Holy Spirit was at work, and a … Continued
Even as they began the busy work of transferring episcopal responsibility for Vancouver, it was the health of Pope Francis that was on everyone’s mind as the Holy Father announced … Continued