For more than a year you have noticed the presence of permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. You have read about them in the pages of The B.C. Catholic. … Continued
COQUITLAM—More women in need will soon receive addiction treatment and support thanks to a new partnership between the Talitha Koum Society and the City of Coquitlam. The non-profit, which reaches out … Continued
VANCOUVER—A new foundation that helps young people facing adversity is also honouring a son who died too soon. “He was always hopeful and faithful,” said Teresa Domingo of her son, … Continued
VANCOUVER—Vicky Monroy has been dreaming of saying her wedding vows to her husband, Luis Robayo, in a Catholic church for the last 29 years. Now, her dream is finally coming … Continued
NORTH VANCOUVER—A 58-year-old high school with 150 more students than it was built to accommodate is about to get a massive upgrade. St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School will be … Continued
VANCOUVER—The Reformation is a piece of history both Catholics and Protestants should “lament and confess,” says theology professor Hans Boersma. Martin Luther published his famous 95 theses in 1517, an … Continued
AGASSIZ—A beloved grotto that had fallen into disrepair is bringing a parish community together again. The outdoor shrine to Our Lady of the Mountain was built at St. Anthony of … Continued
VANCOUVER—Relationships between Anglicans and Catholics are thriving in parts of New Westminster, and a local deacon is hoping to bring that same spirit to North Vancouver. “There is desire to … Continued
MISSION—Each August, thousands of pilgrims are drawn to to Our Lady of Lourdes grotto in Mission to pray and honour Our Lady, and organizers say the crowd this year, the … Continued
RICHMOND—It has been 16 years since Father Arnold Heredia fled Pakistan, and it’s still too dangerous for him to go back. Karachi-born Father Heredia spent 28 years advocating for human … Continued