When Catholic Cemeteries director Peter Nobes first heard composting might emerge as an eco-friendly burial alternative, he thought it was a crazy idea. “My first thing was: ‘oh boy,’” said … Continued
Nearly 4,000 worshippers gathered at Heritage Park in Mission on Aug. 17 for the annual pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. “It is all about honouring our … Continued
The winding down of summer had us thinking about a summer tradition that was near and dear to Catholics in the Archdiocese of Vancouver for nearly 40 years – Camp … Continued
Religious freedom and anti-euthanasia advocates are alarmed that there will apparently be no negative consequences for a doctor who sneaked into a Vancouver Jewish nursing home to euthanize a resident … Continued
When her husband unexpectedly died of a stroke, Jane White turned to her parish bereavement group for support. “It helped me a lot to go that first time, to cry … Continued
Evangelism is not just a job for the Bishop Robert Barrons of the world. Alpha Canada wants to spread the word that sharing the Gospel belongs in the hands of … Continued
Growing up, Rachel Wong had this image of what a Catholic woman looked like. A Catholic woman has a quiet and demure strength. She is sensitive, soft-spoken and wears a … Continued
On the mainland, most references to pirates are made in jest, but a chaplain to sailors in Delta and Vancouver ports says piracy is still a serious threat to those … Continued
The church was “charged with energy” as Archbishop J. Michael Miller celebrated Mass with the Stolo people on St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s feast day. Deacon Jamie Meskas said the buzz was … Continued
Nearly a quarter of Canadians face serious social isolation and loneliness, and the solution lies deeper under the surface than we might think. This June, a study from the Angus … Continued