VANCOUVER—The educational and spiritual leaders of local Catholic schools got together for an annual leadership forum Oct. 19. About 70 principals and pastors turned up for the one-day conference at … Continued
RICHMOND—Members of St. Paul’s Parish invited Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, to bless and break the ground as they made progress on building a new church Oct. 14. The parish … Continued
VANCOUVER—A 25-year-old Newfoundland woman who made headlines this summer about her mistreatment in hospital is now featured in a new documentary. Candice Lewis has spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and other … Continued
COQUITLAM—For seven years, women at All Saints Parish have been working hard to make sure none of their neighbours go hungry on Thanksgiving. They teamed up with other charities and volunteers … Continued
VANCOUVER—Grade 8 students got a special lesson in wood carving from Brent Sparrow at his studio on the Musqueam First Nation Oct. 18. The son of First Nation artist Susan Point, … Continued
SURREY—Gardens of Gethsemani, a Catholic cemetery in Surrey, has just built and dedicated a new gazebo to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Deacon Ken Fung blessed the structure Sept. 30 … Continued
VANCOUVER—Father Joachim Aldaba was ordained a priest in a California-based Norbertine community this year. However, the man formerly known back at home as Anthony, returned to St. Andrew’s in Vancouver … Continued
VANCOUVER—Before he was ordained a deacon, Edmund Lo was a member of Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church in Richmond. Deacon Lo, who has joined a Jesuit community in Toronto, was ordained … Continued
BURNABY—Students at St. Helen’s School were thrilled to bring their pets out for a special blessing on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 8. Father Leonardo Rocha, CS, … Continued
VANCOUVER—Staff members at a drop-in centre for the poor and homeless were thrilled to receive a $10,000 donation from the concierge association Les Clefs D’Or Oct. 4. The Door Is … Continued