Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Every heart longs for hope. At Christmas, that longing is fulfilled in the child of Bethlehem — God Himself, who enters our story to … Continued
Archbishop Richard Smith says that in a city grappling with addiction, homelessness, and cultural fragmentation, Catholic education cannot be merely academic, but must form students in faith, purpose, and human … Continued
This year’s version of the BC Lions came within a few seconds of advancing to the 2025 Grey Cup. While desperately clinging to a lead in the dying seconds, the … Continued
The Archdiocese of Vancouver has joined Pope Leo XIV and Catholic leaders in Australia in condemning a “horrible antisemitic attack” that killed at least 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration … Continued
“You are temples of the Holy Spirit, set apart for a purpose,” Archbishop Richard Smith told hundreds of Grade 7 students during his homily at this year’s Spirit Day, the … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Calling Pope Leo XIV’s handover of 62 Indigenous artifacts “a milestone in the long journey of reconciliation and healing,” Archbishop Richard Smith says the return comes … Continued
VATICAN CITY — Vancouver Archbishop Richard Smith was among 54 new metropolitan archbishops who received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV during a solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica June … Continued
Sports and faith might seem like separate arenas, but for the Catholic Church’s most recent Popes, they’re deeply connected. Both Pope Francis and Pope Leo, as well as Archbishop Richard … Continued
Catholic ministry leaders, Indigenous delegates, and B.C. Premier David Eby were among those who filled the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver ballroom to welcome Archbishop Richard Smith and offer their prayers and … Continued
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, drumbeats and booming voices filled the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver ballroom as Squamish First Nation drummers brought an Indigenous welcome at a reception for Archbishop … Continued