Patrick Macken is a 10-time National Senior Tennis Championship winner and currently works as a tennis professional at the Richmond Country Club. He and his wife have six children and they are currently parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish in Ladner.
Those of you who are parents of young children are no doubt fully aware of the many decisions you will have to make regarding your children’s future. Catholic school, public … Continued
During this turbulent time in the world, we have seen the world of North American sports become dominated by social issues in a way and at a level never been … Continued
In my continuing series of championship Catholic athletes and priests in the Archdiocese of Vancouver I highlight a Richmond family that is striking gold in the sport of bowling right … Continued
After my previous column on the sports background of our Archdiocesan priests, I was surprised to find out that Father Bruce John Hamilton was inducted into the BC Sports Hall … Continued
Today I heard something very simple but powerful from Father Justin Huang, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Vancouver. I’d just got off the tennis court after a … Continued
When I was speaking to my wife recently about emphasizing virtues more in how I approach my sports coaching, she mentioned that she had read recently that the term “virtue” … Continued
Of all the major North American professional sports, basketball is one that has few vocal Catholics. Upon further review, though, there have been some interesting examples of how God truly … Continued
To me there is almost nothing greater in athletic competition than acts of sportsmanship. There are so many virtues found in sportsmanship and there are usually an incredible number of … Continued
At least I’ve had more time to read during this period of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and one article I appreciated asked how we as a society will cope without our … Continued
When you think of the current version of the Vancouver Canucks, names like Pettersson, Hughes, Horvat, Boeser, and Markstrom come to mind. The names Jay Beagle, Tyler Motte, or Troy … Continued