Spirit Day 2021 was nothing less than a feat of technology and organizational skill as nearly 1,500 Grade 7 students successfully navigated a day of entertainment, activities, and spiritual reflection … Continued
People well acquainted with Father Frank Salmon, OMI, know connecting with him via phone, especially during warmer months, is a bit of a difficult proposition. That’s because the Oblate missionary … Continued
Discrimination against women has led to a skewed sex ratio in India, according to human rights advocate Anushree Bernard. Bernard runs the Vanishing Girls Campaign by ADF (Alliance Defending Freedom) … Continued
Married couples celebrating significant anniversaries may be doing so with take-out dinners and a small number of family members this year, but the Archdiocese of Vancouver is hoping they still … Continued
Story updated April 21 to clarify restrictions regarding indoor worship. B.C. Premier John Horgan Monday announced previous health orders that include a ban on indoor public worship will be extended … Continued
A funeral Mass for Father John Swinkels, who passed away April 10 at the age of 92, will take place Tuesday, April 20, at St. Michael’s in Burnaby. Father Swinkels … Continued
Story updated April 21 to include comments from Deacon Richard Chau. Two prominent religious leaders in Vancouver want to discuss how the pandemic has affected their faith communities and are … Continued
Every year St. Mary’s Street Ministry and Catholic Street Missionaries join forces to host a Sleep Out, an annual event where participants spend a night outdoors with little more than … Continued
Delta Hospice Society has lost its final legal opportunity to prevent a takeover of its board by euthanasia advocates, and observers say the the implications for private societies are worrisome. … Continued
The B.C. Catholic has won nine awards for Christian journalism in Canada, including first place in general excellence in newspapers. B.C. Catholic editor Paul Schratz said the newspaper team was grateful … Continued