The power of prayer is being marshalled across Canada to call out abuse of power by China’s Communist Party in a national, ecumenical Zoom liturgy scheduled for March 21. “We’re … Continued
As construction of the new St. Paul’s Hospital gets under way, Archbishop J. Michael Miller paid a visit to the site, a day after sending a virtual blessing for healing … Continued
A recent survey of 1,016 Canadians has found there is no widespread support for the so-called “conversion therapy ban” Bill C-6. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms commissioned a Nanos poll … Continued
In Grade 11, Nancy Hadden was a straight-A student successfully balancing schoolwork with volunteer hours and part-time jobs. But she also had a secret. In a desperation to be noticed … Continued
This story is developing and will be updated. Details are scarce but B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry has said consultations with religious leaders will lead to limited in-person gatherings in … Continued
Many people have described this period of the COVID-19 pandemic as one of “unprecedented times.” But to read century-old editions of the Monthly Bulletin (a predecessor of The B.C. Catholic) published … Continued
When looking back at 2020, photos snapped over the past year will tell a story of physical distancing, faces covered with masks, and empty churches. But photographs only capture the … Continued
On March 17, 2020, the B.C. government declared a public health emergency due to COVID-19. In this review of the past year, The B.C. Catholic takes a look at the … Continued
Two Canadian medical ethicists are calling on the federal government to prohibit health-care personnel from raising the subject of doctor-assisted suicide when discussing treatment options with patients. The need to … Continued
With the halfway point of Lent already behind us and no end in sight to the ban on religious services, the Archdiocese of Vancouver and parishes are offering a solemn … Continued