Sister Katherine (Kitty) Machell was a wife and a mother, but she describes her time with the Sisters of the Child Jesus as among the richest of her life. “It … Continued
VANCOUVER—Stepping into Westminster Abbey in Mission, with its high ceiling, stained glass windows, and larger-than-life statues of the saints can give anyone a sense of reverence and awe. According to … Continued
MISSION—A popular pilgrimage site in Mission may see more pilgrims than usual this summer. The Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto annually attracts about 3,000 people on the third Saturday in … Continued
MAPLE RIDGE—A jewelry maker in Maple Ridge is hoping a ball of copper scraps will help her beat a world record and make thousands of dollars for St. Luke’s Parish. … Continued
VANCOUVER—The Sisters of the Child Jesus are gearing up to celebrate a whopping 350 years of work in education and service to the poor. The big event, set for Aug. … Continued
NORTH VANCOUVER—A strong devotion to Our Lady is drawing Catholics from across southern B.C. to North Vancouver every year, and it’s gaining momentum. For nearly a decade, St. Edmund’s Parish … Continued
MAPLE RIDGE—Youth missionary Courtney Doucette is back from a year-long trip to Ireland, and she’s about to go right back again. “It was an incredible experience. I got to see … Continued
This is the last part of a three-part series on visiting the ill or dying. BURNABY—When six family members died within 18 months, Burnaby resident Jacqueline Merandi was devastated. “For … Continued
VANCOUVER—An Irish priest who is retiring after nearly five decades of service in B.C. says his story is a lot like St. Matthew’s. “It was just like in the Gospel, … Continued
VANCOUVER—A little-known church ministry is reaching out to the most ostracized and despised criminals in the system. Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) provides sex offenders with friendship, accountability, and … Continued