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.
Richard Conlin was ordained a transitional deacon in the Archdiocese of Vancouver in December, and a couple of weeks ago shared his vocation story at every Mass at St. Paul’s … Continued
Once again the Baltimore Ravens are a threat to win the Super Bowl thanks to a unique young NFL quarterback and his very Catholic coach. The National Football league has … Continued
During the 2018–19 National Football League season, two teams that opened a lot of eyes with their great play were the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams. The … Continued
As Catholics we know we are meant to serve God and neighbour. Unfortunately, in society today the loss of God results in us serving other things, one of which is … Continued
In life we often have very difficult decisions in which we pray for God’s help in discerning our choice on important subjects such as marriage, a career change, or major … Continued
Recently I read about the results of a recent study that show that in the United States there is an increase in the number of women entering more traditional orders … Continued
Over two decades ago NBA star Charles Barkley stated, “I am not a role model.” He was referring not to the bad example he was living at the time, but … Continued
Through all the faith formation that we’ll have had through our lifetime – every Mass and homily, the Gospels, Catholic education, retreats, and spiritual direction – we are instructed to … Continued
At most schools the sole priority is getting to college and doing what it takes to get there. For many sports academies, the only goal is a scholarship or world … Continued
Parents often approach me to ask whether they should enroll their children in sports academies as opposed to regular programs. In my opinion, while many aspects of academy life are … Continued