Catholic ministries finding ways to continue serving the isolated For many inmates in B.C. correctional facilities, prison ministry “is a lifeline.” Unfortunately it’s a lifeline that’s now harder to access … Continued
Dozens of pastors are now livestreaming their Sunday Masses so parishioners can feel connected to the sacraments and the routines of churchgoing during the coronavirus pandemic. But while virtual liturgies … Continued
The passing of Father Federico Buttner was announced Saturday by Holy Rosary Cathedral: “Today, on the beginning of Holy Week Father Federico Buttner having received all the sacraments of the … Continued
Two Vancouver exhibits on the Shroud of Turin have been cancelled, but the show will go on, reaching even more people than planned. Father Peter Mangum, director of the Museum … Continued
Last year, Sean and Daniela Gregory experienced their most difficult Lent ever. While churchgoers around the world were fasting, going to confession, and reflecting on the Stations of the Cross, … Continued
For many educators making the move to online teaching during the coronavirus outbreak has been a huge learning curve. While students spent two weeks or so on spring break, Catholic … Continued
Twelve students and three teachers from Vancouver College have finally returned home after an unexpectedly long stay in Peru. Three weeks ago, the school’s Faith in Action Team flew to … Continued
From avoiding the use of confessionals to keeping a two-metre distance between priest and penitent, it just got harder to get to confession. But that doesn’t mean forgiveness isn’t available, … Continued
Cancelling their wedding reception and trimming the guest list to 29 from 160 was “devastating” for Francesca and James Rodrigues, but in the end they say God was the perfect … Continued
The churches were closed to the public, but it didn’t stop more than 30,000 Vancouver Catholics from tuning in on TVs, computers, tablets, and phones as dozens of parishes provided … Continued