For decades, the Madonna House Apostolate has been practising the Ukrainian tradition of pysanky, the “writing,” or dying of ornate eggs. Now the tradition has taken on new significance by … Continued
The journey to the Easter Sunday signing in Kamloops of a sacred covenant between the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops First Nation) and Catholic bishops from Vancouver and Kamloops took several … Continued
Pope Francis has sent prayers and greetings to the Kamloops First Nation, the Archdiocese of Vancouver and the Diocese of Kamloops to mark the signing of their Sacred Covenant on … Continued
Almost three years ago, reports of underground anomalies near a former Kamloops residential school caused a firestorm of media mistruths about mass graves, which became a focus of Pope Francis’ … Continued
Cemeteries are the front line of defence against our society’s increasing secularism and fear of death and suffering, says Catholic Cemeteries director Peter Nobes. “In every age, Christ shows us … Continued
Resurrection, hope, and finding peace at the end of life. These are all central to our Christian faith. Our belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ provides hope in the … Continued
Liturgical vestments and sacred linens are oddities in a world of mass-produced clothes and fast fashion, and local textile artist Ilone Payne is just fine with that as she demonstrates … Continued
The president of the Delta Hospice Society, which lost its facility for refusing to provide medical assistance in dying on site, says she’s taking an anti-euthanasia film on the road. … Continued
This Easter, Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery in Surrey will unveil its newest addition, 14 bronze caste panels for visitors to meditate on the via lucis or Way of Light. … Continued
With the plight of farmers making headlines around the world, Share Lent’s focus this year on small-scale farming and agriculture workers’ human rights seems especially timely. Share Lent is the … Continued