VANCOUVER—Two experts in evangelism are urging Catholics in the Lower Mainland to build trust and rapport with the people around them, as Jesus did. “Christianity is no longer viewed as … Continued
VANCOUVER—Anyone who has seen the rings of Saturn through a telescope and exclaimed, “Oh my God!” is proof that faith and science are compatible, says Brother Guy Consolmagno, researcher, astronomer, … Continued
VANCOUVER—Calligraphy, embroidery, and iconography are not a thing of the past. Just ask any of the 80 – and counting – members of the Epiphany Sacred Arts Guild. (Members include … Continued
VANCOUVER—Hot sausages, eggs, hash browns, and pancakes greeted the hungry men sleeping at Catholic Charities Men’s Hostel overnight Nov. 18. “The food is really good,” said Timothy, a homeless man … Continued
VANCOUVER—A group of Catholic researchers, professors, and students are dispelling the myth that faith and scientific pursuits are incompatible. “I have a lot of atheist friends who don’t believe that … Continued
LANGLEY—Supporters are applauding the successes of a new pregnancy care centre in downtown Langley just one year after it opened. Hope for Women, run by pro-life organization Advokate, is already … Continued
SURREY—Teaching a class on death is about as awkward as talking about where babies come from, according to English and religion teacher Josh Palmarin. “End of life issues are a … Continued
In a new documentary called In the Spirit of Reconciliation, aboriginal chiefs, small town mayors, and Catholic bishops wrestle with the dark history of residential schools and the hope of healing. … Continued
COQUITLAM—The City of Coquitlam is furthering its support of a non-profit society for drug-addicted and formerly incarcerated women. The city is providing Talitha Koum with $200,000 in addition to a … Continued
VANCOUVER—Grand Knight Armand Giroday remembers having picnics with Msgr. Thomas Nichol and a band of altar servers when he was 11 years old. “I started serving at Mass in Grade … Continued