At the end of his farewell Mass at St. Paul Cathedral Nov. 21, retiring Bishop Paul Terrio confided to the faithful: “The first time our new Bishop-elect Gary Franklin and … Continued
The weekly podcast Upfront with the Archbishop features host Jenny Connelly and Archbishop of Edmonton Richard Smith as they seek to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful … Continued
While the town of St. Paul boasts a population of just under 6,000, locals can expect it to swell considerably in just a few short days. At 2 p.m. on … Continued
Although it’s the time of year when schools are usually putting together Christmas concerts and pageants, a couple of Catholic schools recently opted for a more theatrical and less festive … Continued
After at least five years of signing petitions and writing about his opposition to doctor-assisted suicide, Port Coquitlam family physician Dr. Kevin Sclater finally decided to act. Just days after … Continued
When Nina Pickburn got married 58 years ago she made a promise to raise her children in the Catholic faith. Fulfilling that promise proved to be more challenging than she … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller says it’s a “sign of hope” that dozens of Canadian psychiatrists are opposing the federal government’s plan to introduce assisted suicide solely for mental illness next … Continued
A sexual health integrity program for young people and a mentorship initiative for new mothers are among the ways Advokate Life and Education Services plans is offering alternatives to society’s … Continued
A high-profile, pro-life B.C. hospice society has launched an innovative, three-pronged counter-offensive against Canada’s ever-more-permissive assisted-suicide law. Delta Hospice Society president Angelina Ireland says her organization intends to “combat the … Continued
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is teaming up with the Dioceses of Victoria and Saskatoon to unveil the Working Towards Freedom study guide, a resource designed for clergy, parish groups and … Continued