In a recent address to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Marc Ouellet spoke about the “huge gap” between the moral teachings and ideals of the Catholic Church and … Continued
In 1933, Our Lady appeared to 11-year-old Mariette Beco at Banneux, Belgium. Although Mariette came from a family who were lukewarm in their religious practice, the first apparition on Jan. … Continued
It was July 1939. I was 12 years old. In Mexico and Spain the persecution against the Catholic religion had ceased. Saying farewell to my family to continue following the … Continued
There has always been a strained relationship between the ideal and the reality when it comes to sacred music in the liturgy. Today a new generation of millennial Catholics is … Continued
For decades, Mary-lynn Murray was the heart of the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s Chancery office. Bishops came and went, but “ML” was the cornerstone. As office manager, she was the primary … Continued
BCE/Bell recently rolled out Alt TV. It’s aimed at Bell Internet customers who might otherwise not subscribe to a traditional TV package. In other words, Bell is targeting “Cord Nevers” … Continued
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 45:1, 4-6Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:1-5Gospel Reading: Mt 22:15-21 Some questions cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no,” like … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country of Somalia. The attack was one of the most lethal … Continued
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is seeing an increased number of gifts made by bequest. Many Parishes, the Door is Open, the Clergy Care Fund, the Men’s Hostel, and other Catholic … Continued
For nearly 18 years I have been a mother. During that time, my life can almost be divided into chapters: teaching part-time, staying home with my children, teaching online from … Continued