SURREY—Couples for Christ recently celebrated its biggest concert in Western Canada. More than 1,500 energetic members filled an auditorium in Surrey for the event Feb. 21. The praise and worship … Continued
VANCOUVER—A priest who was once on the Philippine military’s hit list as an anti-mining activist has turned a spotlight to another social justice project. Father Edwin Gariguez, the executive secretary … Continued
VANCOUVER—The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that a care home in Abbotsford must continue spoon-feeding 83-year-old Margot Bentley. Her family had filed the appeal, saying that Bentley, who has … Continued
VANCOUVER—It’s an internal joy that drives musicians Jesse LeBlanc and Kathleen Dunn to perform upbeat, folk-inspired tunes. The energetic duo, who perform under the name A Guy and a Girl, … Continued
LANGLEY—The migrant ministry coordinator at St. Joseph’s Church in Langley says she does it all for her sister. Grace Rees pioneered the migrant farm workers outreach in 2010. When cancer … Continued
RICHMOND—Catholics and Protestants are joining forces in Richmond to serve meals to those down on their luck. “You want them to always feel welcomed and feel that it’s a family … Continued
VANCOUVER—It may be the oldest existing papal document in Canada. UBC recently acquired a 770-year old papal bull signed and sealed by Pope Innocent IV. “Students have something they can … Continued
VANCOUVER—St. Mark’s College is offering a new program for students who want to become teachers. The Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Culture program offers aspiring educators a faith-based background … Continued
VANCOUVER—A local advocate for interfaith dialogue was thrilled to find out her role model and mentor might be beatified. Marjeta Bobnar, the archdiocesan coordinator for ecumenical and interfaith relations, had … Continued
VANCOUVER—”Remember you are loved,” speaker Martha Fernandez-Sardina told more than 1,000 people on St. Valentine’s Day. The enthusiastic “love messenger” was one of four speakers at the archdiocesan One Conference, … Continued