NORTH VANCOUVER—One of the oldest churches in Greater Vancouver is proving to be a good metaphor for Oblate Father “Tap” Kurudeepan’s homilies. Spiritual renovation is ever a work in progress, … Continued
She has never applied for funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program, and now small business owner Nancy Simms might never do so. Simms runs a housecleaning business with 20 … Continued
Special to The B.C. Catholic Just days after a Catholic Pacific College presentation on Canada’s Pacific Genocide, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized for the 1864 execution of six Tsilhqot’in chiefs, saying … Continued
VANCOUVER—While most teens shy away from speaking with strangers, 16-year-old Rachel Way seeks them out, strikes up conversations, and enjoys the company. “I really like the Humans of New York, … Continued
VANCOUVER—Cardinal Tagle’s short visit to Vancouver will make a lasting impact for the many who saw him. His much-anticipated stopover March 19 attracted thousands of people and cast a spotlight … Continued
Conversations between 20-something Catholics struggling toward sainthood Lenny* is a millennial and a parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel. She just started going back to confession regularly this Lent … Continued
VANCOUVER—A standing ovation from 2,700 people reverberated inside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre even before the smiling Cardinal of Manila spoke into the microphone March 19. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, described … Continued
WHITE ROCK—Charitable groups in South Surrey are adding their voices to the mounting debate about providing assisted suicide in hospices. The Catholic Women’s League, Helpers of St. Anne, and Knights … Continued
VANCOUVER—A Squamish First Nation deacon is looking forward to his chance to bring the concerns of local Indigenous people to Rome. Deacon Rennie Nahanee, the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s coordinator of … Continued
Special to The B.C. Catholic Volunteers at the St. Mary’s Sleep Out event to battle homelessness got a small taste of what life on the streets is like over the … Continued