Abbot John Braganza, OSB, of Westminster Abbey in Mission has announced his resignation effective May 3. The decision was made after months of personal and community discernment, the abbey said … Continued
For two decades the Archdiocese of Vancouver has been a driving force behind a partnership aimed at helping inmates who are at risk to re-offend return to the community. But … Continued
In some corners of this country there are people for whom the fight over euthanasia will never end. They are in a minority but they are tough and courageous and … Continued
“Faithful to our mission and the example of Christ Himself, we will not cease to promote reconciliation at every opportunity — Archbishop Raymond Roussin, SM, responding to the Vancouver Archdiocesan … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, has announced the following pastoral appointments for the Archdiocese of Vancouver for 2022. Appointments are effective July 14 unless otherwise stated. … Continued
For the Easter Triduum, Father David Bellusci, OP, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Catholic Pacific College visited the Carmelite community in Armstrong, which he calls “a hidden treasure … Continued
Even before pandemic-fighting restrictions threw Canada’s economy into turmoil, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops voiced concerns about the high level of poverty in the country. The bishops’ Episcopal Commission … Continued
In 2020, when everyone was being locked down because of COVID-19, former Vancouver writer John Paul Sonnen turned the time of isolation into something constructive. The author finished an account … Continued
How tightly must we be bound by an artist’s intention when interpreting his creation? For example, must viewers embrace Francis Ford Coppola vision for his masterpiece Apocalypse Now, which Coppola … Continued
During two years of COVID-19 pandemic, the Church has been wrought with challenges of Mass attendance and participation among the faithful. It’s been a trying time for parishes trying to … Continued