It may seem unusual to celebrate the anniversary of colonizers landing in the Philippines in 1521, but 500 years later Filipino Catholics are eager to mark the historic occasion. Deacon … Continued
Three Christian churches are appealing a B.C. Supreme Court judge’s ruling in favour of the prohibition on in-person religious gatherings in this province. The churches (Riverside Calvary Chapel, Immanuel Covenant Reformed … Continued
British Columbia’s ban on indoor public worship didn’t dampen the spirits of Catholics across the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Aflame with faith and creativity, parishes opened their parking lots, rented tents, … Continued
The 96-hour rollercoaster of emotions for Catholics gearing up for Easter this year has ended on a low note. On Thursday, March 25, just days before the start of Holy … Continued
The B.C. Catholic is appealing to B.C.’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commission in a bid to obtain documents from the Fraser Health Authority that may shed light on its … Continued
It’s been a bumpy ride for the local Church in the last year, but even in a crisis, good ideas can spring up and grow. Those initiatives are the focus … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, offered prayers March 26 for the millions of people who have died from COVID-19 worldwide, including nearly 1,500 British Columbians. At a private Memorial Mass in … Continued
Story is developing and will be updated. Just four days after releasing a plan that would see limited indoor religious gatherings just in time for Easter, health officials have backpedalled … Continued
As of March 29, all indoor worship has been suspended again. B.C. health officials had introduced a one-time variance on health restrictions to allow limited indoor gatherings for religious holidays between March 28 … Continued
NOTE: As of March 29 indoor services have been suspended again. Read our latest update on Easter 2021 services here. A small number of Catholics in B.C. will be able to … Continued