VANCOUVER—A humble Chinese sister is starting her 25th year of consoling people in some of their most vulnerable moments. Sister Cecilia Cham, FdCC, has offered prayers, compassion, and rosaries to … Continued
PORT MOODY—A unique icon of St. Elias hangs above the tabernacle in a Melkite Catholic church built of cinderblocks in Abra, Lebanon. It’s a reproduction of a miraculous image that … Continued
PORT COQUITLAM—The coach of the Assumption Eagles wears a full-length white habit as she emboldens Grade 6 girls to slam-dunk their way to victory. “I get looks when we go … Continued
VANCOUVER—The head of a pop punk band that has toured with the likes of Nickelback and Simple Plan is about to play his first set for the unborn. Dave Faber … Continued
VANCOUVER—Hungry and lonely Downtown Eastside residents received a brief respite thanks to a recent visit from Catholic, Jewish, and Shia Ismaili children. Students from the three faith-based communities delivered 2,000 … Continued
VANCOUVER—Young adults took their faith outdoors as they celebrated World Youth Day in Cathedral Square in downtown Vancouver. “It is heartwarming and hopeful to see just how alive the young … Continued
VANCOUVER—Assisted suicide was the hot topic that drew hundreds to the first public event at the archdiocese’s new headquarters. “This is not about someone saying it’s my body, my choice,” … Continued
VANCOUVER—Two young sisters are giving a noteworthy boost to families in need. Ashley and Caitlin Sankaran-Wee have contributed $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity in the past four years. “It’s a … Continued
SURREY—A young girl from Salmon Arm has become a cheerleader for women in labour after facing motherhood at age 16. Darby Ramsay, 19, is a doula, a woman who gives … Continued
VANCOUVER—In a time when terrorist groups behead innocents in the name of Islam, members of religious groups in Vancouver met to discuss how Canada’s vast religious landscape can exist in … Continued