The B.C. Catholic is renewing itself once again. The newspaper has undergone numerous redesigns over its 86-year history, both large and small, including one just part-way through its first year, … Continued
ABBOTSFORD—An international program that teaches young people to become strong Catholic leaders has made a big impression on 30 local teens. “I’ve gained a lot more confidence,” said Tiarra Badlis, … Continued
VANCOUVER—Hero. Martyr. Disrupter. Rebel. Archbishop Oscar Romero was many things to many people. To Surrey resident Pablo Morales, the shepherd of San Salvador was a big brother. “He treated me … Continued
VANCOUVER—Occupants as well as passersby have described Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside as “the devil’s playground” because of the rampant drug use and crime there. Occupants as well as passersby have described … Continued
ABBOTSFORD—The sudden, viral success of 13 Reasons Why has parents seeking expert advice on dealing with the suicide-themed show, and an Abbotsford parish provided that opportunity. Clinical counsellor P.J. Lewis … Continued
VANCOUVER—Promoting parish refugee sponsorships remains high on the list of priorities for the new president of the Catholic Women’s League in Vancouver. Encouraging parishes to sponsor refugees has been a … Continued
VANCOUVER—Parades, dancing, and fireworks filled the streets of Vancouver on the Canada Day weekend, but the holiday was marked with a more solemn patriotic event at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Hundreds … Continued
SURREY—The pastor of Precious Blood Parish is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima with two new paintings. “I personally have a strong devotion,” Father Anthony Ho told … Continued
RICHMOND—Archbishop J. Michael Miller says one of the Church’s most powerful revival tools is a word that isn’t very popular in Catholic circles: stewardship. “Stewardship is a great force, perhaps … Continued
VANCOUVER—Changes are in the works for Canada’s largest Catholic health-care organization. Providence Health-care is saying goodbye to retiring CEO Dianne Doyle and board chair Geoff Plant in the midst of … Continued