Throughout his 24 years in public office, many as a senior cabinet minister with successive B.C. Liberal governments, Rich Coleman says he often relied on a gift – one that … Continued
Aime Alain was just 18 years old when he dropped out of high school in Coquitlam to enlist in the army in 1941. A year later, as a gunner with … Continued
After years of loneliness living on the streets, Gordon Petrie’s chance move into a rundown shed outside a Ukrainian Catholic church in Surrey has brought him friendship, community, and a … Continued
All Survivors Day, Nov. 3, is an international day to seek healing for victim/survivors of sexual abuse, and for the first time ever, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is taking part. … Continued
This story was updated Nov. 3. The first virtual Archbishop’s Dinner went off without a hitch Oct. 29, with more than 2,200 households registering, double the number who typically attend … Continued
The B.C. Catholic’s provincial voter’s guide last month was made possible by the dedicated work of Catholic Conscience, the Catholic civic action organization that helped us so much during last … Continued
Enrolment figures in the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese have taken a dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but not as large as some may have feared. The … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, celebrated the first ordination in the Lower Mainland since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, calling the occasion a “ray of light amidst the pandemic.” … Continued
It was a big moment for the small high school called Saint John Paul II Academy in Surrey. The academy might only have a few dozen students and no dedicated … Continued
Twenty-one lay people and clergy in the Archdiocese of Vancouver have gained papal medals for their remarkable service to the Catholic Church this year. The recipients of the Pro Ecclesia … Continued