Ash Wednesday is going to look a little different in the Archdiocese of Vancouver this year. The most obvious change will the distribution of the ashes. Archbishop J. Michael Miller, … Continued
The long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Canadians are not yet known, but studies have already shown increases in mental illness and addiction in 2020. … Continued
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is reminding pastors how to distribute Communion safely and help parishioners stay connected with their faith two months after government and health officials introduced an order … Continued
A mother whose adult son is dying at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver was moved to tears at what she saw as she looked out his room window: on a … Continued
Theo Mogatas, an 11-year-old student at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Vancouver recounts how shocked he was being verbally assaulted with racist comments after an extracurricular soccer practice. “I was … Continued
Story is developing and will be updated. The Delta Hospice Society says it has been forced to issue layoff notices to clinical staff at its 10-bed hospice in Delta effective … Continued
No one can tell Tate Parker he’s too young to help the poor. The Grade 5 student at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary in Vancouver has been running an … Continued
Participating in a worship service in B.C. has been contrary to public health orders since Nov. 19 and can lead to a $2,300 fine. A number of British Columbian worshippers … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller says the archdiocese is looking at instituting lay men and women lectors and acolytes in light of Pope Francis’ updating of canon law to allow baptized … Continued
Efforts to promote unity and heal wounds between Christians of different traditions – ecumenism – can be a delicate dance. But during a pandemic that dance can be even trickier, … Continued