Advent calendars usually entice us with the chance to munch on a chocolate a day leading up to Christmas. But this year, the Archdiocese of Vancouver offered a twist on … Continued
Public health officials in B.C. have again extended bans on events and gatherings, including worship services, this time until Feb. 5. Health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told a press conference … Continued
For many Canadians the COVID-19 pandemic meant hunkering down at home, cutting out travel and major life-altering decisions, and waiting out the storm. But not so for 46 missionaries who … Continued
For mother of four Petra Minka, a silent retreat was just what the doctor ordered during a global pandemic that has thrown many lives into a state of anxiety and … Continued
During the Advent and Christmas seasons, The B.C. Catholic is featuring the art of members of the Epiphany Sacred Arts Guild. On this, the final week, we’re sharing Our Lady … Continued
Blue lights lit up homes, churches, and rectories across the Lower Mainland this Christmas. The Archdiocese of Vancouver launched the Blue Light Campaign during Advent as a way to show solidarity … Continued
At the start of 2020, we couldn’t have foreseen that a pandemic would shape most of The B.C. Catholic’s coverage of the year. Every major event in the archdiocese would … Continued
Since March, the only way St. Thomas More Collegiate student Annette Yu and her family have been able to visit her grandmother is by waving through the window of a … Continued
Filipino Catholics in Vancouver are getting a head start on celebrating the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines. The year 2021 marks 500 years since the Christian faith was … Continued
“If the Lord is calling me to the seminary, and he’s made it pretty clear, I don’t think even a pandemic can slow anything down,” says Gabe Canizares, one of … Continued