Peter Nobes stood in a Nova Scotia cemetery filled with a void as he realized that his search for his great-great-grandfather’s grave was fruitless. There were no markings, no records; … Continued
The death of Archbishop Adam Exner last month allowed a moment to reflect on his legacy of working with First Nations communities and the respect he had for Indigenous people … Continued
A small Christian church in Burnaby has embraced jazz music to revitalize its congregation and at the same time inspired a Catholic priest in Coquitlam to consider singing from the … Continued
In a message to Vancouver’s Jewish community, Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller “unequivocally condemned” Saturday’s attack on Israel, calling it an offence against moral and international law. Commenting from Rome … Continued
Speaking like a true teacher, newly instated Catholic schools Superintendent Sandra Marshall says her highest priority as she starts her new role is the academic and spiritual success and well-being … Continued
Eastern European floral prints were resplendent next to elaborate Asian headdresses at this year’s Mass celebrating the annual World Day for Migrants and Refugees. The event’s attendance was back to … Continued
Pope Francis’ new document on the environment, described by the Pope himself as the second part of his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, is “classic Francis,” says the president of Corpus … Continued
The Sto:lo First Nation says archival research has confirmed the deaths of 158 children who attended several Indian residential schools and an Indian hospital in the Fraser Valley, although ground-penetrating … Continued
The world “is a great field waiting to be cultivated,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller told more than 400 Catholic ministry leaders at this year’s Upper Room Conference hosted by Proclaim. … Continued
Speaking to Catholic lawyers at this year’s Red Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Archbishop J. Michael Miller emphasized the need for a broader understanding of religious freedom in Canada, challenging … Continued