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SUMMARY:What Catholic Ethics Can Offer Canadian Healthcare - Lecture in Medical Ethics
DESCRIPTION:This inaugural annual lecture has been established to honour the life and legacy of Dr. Vincent Paul Sweeney\, a distinguished neurologist\, educator\, and pioneer in medical ethics in Canada. \nThe topic will be “What Catholic Ethics Can Offer Canadian Healthcare” and the speaker will be Rev. Dr. Mark Miller\, C.Ss.R. \nThe lecture will explore important questions in healthcare ethics through the lens of Catholic social teaching and Christian morality.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/what-catholic-ethics-can-offer-canadian-healthcare-lecture-in-medical-ethics/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s College at UBC\, 5935 Iona Drive\, Vancouver\, V6T 1J7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260921T162858Z
CREATED:20260821T204632Z
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SUMMARY:Oasis
DESCRIPTION:Every second Thursday of the month\, we open our church doors in the evening for those who are seeking calm. We call this hour Oasis. Oasis is a night of candlelit adoration\, quiet reflection\, and uplifting music with prayer ministers available to pray with you for your intentions. \nThe event is one hour\, but you are welcome to come even if you only have time to light a candle and stay a few minutes. \nYou do not have to be Catholic to participate in this event. We encourage anyone interested in experiencing beautiful music and peaceful prayer to check it out!
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/oasis/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Holy Name of Jesus Parish\, 4925 Cambie Street\, Vancouver\, V5Z 2Z4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Fung":MAILTO:kristin@holynameparish.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T225848Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T225848Z
UID:10001020-1791486000-1791489600@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Weekly Holy Hour in the Valley!
DESCRIPTION:Come spend an hour with Jesus every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. James’ Parish\, Abbotsford. It’s a beautiful way to pause\, pray\, and be renewed. Afterwards\, hang out with friends and meet new faces. You’ll be in good company; around a hundred people come each week\, most of them young adults! \n🗓 Weekly on Thursdays\n⏰ 7 p.m. Holy Hour\n✝️ Confession available throughout the evening\n👋 Socialize after the Holy Hour \n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/weekly-holy-hour-in-the-valley/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:St. James’ Parish\, 2777 Townline Road\, Abbotsford\, V2T 5E1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214915Z
CREATED:20260821T204739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214915Z
UID:10000035-1791568800-1791649800@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Restore the Joy of Your Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Come with an open and longing heart\, ready to encounter Jesus in a deeper way. Our prayer is that these days will bring you closer to Him\, renew your heart\, and help you rediscover the joy of His love. \nThis year’s two-day conference features speakers: \n\nFr. Isaac Longworth\, a member of the Companions of the Cross in Halifax\nMelvin De Paz\, executive director of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for Manitoba\n\nDetails\nFriday\, October 9\, 6:00 – 9:30 PM\nSaturday\, October 10\, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM \nImmaculate Conception Parish – School Gym\n8842 119 St\, Delta
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/restore-the-joy-of-your-salvation/
LOCATION:Immaculate Conception Parish\, 8842-119th Street\, Delta\, V4C 6M4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T002542Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T002542Z
UID:10000956-1791576000-1791579600@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Life Soldiers – Friday Night Rosary
DESCRIPTION:Join this powerful rosary session every Friday at 8:00 p.m. to pray for unborn babies that are in danger of being aborted. \nJoin via Zoom \n  \n\n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/vancouver-life-soldiers-friday-night-rosary/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Thompson":MAILTO:vancouverlifesoldiers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T114500
DTSTAMP:20260924T184311Z
CREATED:20260922T212459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T184311Z
UID:10000863-1791626400-1791632700@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Estate and Memorial Planning for Catholics
DESCRIPTION:Ensure your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are cared for with a well-prepared estate and memorial plan. This free\, expert-led seminar will guide you through essential topics such as: \n✅ Why every Catholic needs a Will – Protect your family and ensure your assets are distributed according to your values. \n✅ Choosing the right Executor – Select a trusted individual to carry out your final wishes. \n✅ Understanding Probate & Power of Attorney – Make informed decisions that simplify the legal process. \n✅ The tax benefits of charitable giving – Leave a lasting impact through faithful stewardship. \n✅ Preparing for Catholic funeral rites – Discover the beauty of a well-planned funeral and the benefits of pre-arrangements. \nExclusive Benefits for Attendees:\n🎁 Complimentary Estate & Memorial Planning Guide – A step-by-step resource to help you plan with confidence. \n🛠️ Access to online tools & practical resources – Ensure your estate and funeral plans align with your faith. \n📖 Guidance on Catholic funeral traditions – Learn how to honour your faith and ease the burden on your loved ones. \n\nThis event is hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver in partnership with Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery. \nSeats are limited. Register now for free to reserve your spot.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/estate-and-memorial-planning-for-catholics-2/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Sorrows Parish\, 555 Slocan Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5K 3X5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver":MAILTO:communications@rcav.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T230425Z
CREATED:20260821T204720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T230425Z
UID:10001291-1791626400-1791633600@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:St. Jude Group Gathering – Separated and Divorced Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Navigating separation or divorce? You don’t have to walk alone. \nIf you are a Catholic woman experiencing the pain of a broken relationship\, we invite you to join the Star of the Sea Parish support group. St. Jude\, the patron saint of impossible and hopeless cases\, is at the heart of this group\, offering inspiration and hope during times that may feel overwhelming. \nWe know how lonely this road can feel but in this community\, we stand united to support each other emotionally and spiritually. We offer a safe and confidential space of grace\, understanding\, and shared faith to help you find renewed peace and strength.  Together\, we walk with Jesus\, seeking the deep healing that can only be found in Him and through Him\, our healer. \nCome connect with a community of sisters who truly understand. We gather in-person at Good Shepherd Church (Star of the Sea Parish) in South Surrey every second Saturday of the month (except July and August). \nRegister by email: sosstjude@gmail.com
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/st-jude-group-gathering-separated-and-divorced-ministry/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Church\, 2250 150 Street\, Surrey\, V4A 9J3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T050418Z
CREATED:20260922T050417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T050418Z
UID:10000424-1791727200-1791734400@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Catholic Faith in Plain English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the rich teachings and practices of our Catholic Faith from Father Vincent Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman in their course The Catholic Faith in Plain English. This free\, 36-week-long course will be offered both in person and online. This course is suitable for all adult learners\, including Catholics and non-Catholics: \n\nSundays\, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nJohn Paul II Pastoral Centre\, Vancouver\nMondays\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nSt. Anthony’s Parish in West Vancouver\n\nAll are welcome! You do not have to commit to the full 36 weeks. No registration required. To download the course content\, please visit beholdvancouver.org/catholic-faith-course.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/catholic-faith-in-plain-english-2-2/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:John Paul II Pastoral Centre\, 4885 St John Paul II Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 0G3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Imoo":MAILTO:cimoo@rcav.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T050649Z
CREATED:20260922T045831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T050649Z
UID:10000456-1791799200-1791806400@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Catholic Faith in Plain English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the rich teachings and practices of our Catholic Faith from Father Vincent Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman in their course The Catholic Faith in Plain English. This free\, 36-week-long course will be offered both in person and online. This course is suitable for all adult learners\, including Catholics and non-Catholics: \n\nSundays\, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nJohn Paul II Pastoral Centre\, Vancouver\nMondays\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nSt. Anthony’s Parish in West Vancouver\n\nAll are welcome! You do not have to commit to the full 36 weeks. No registration required. To download the course content\, please visit beholdvancouver.org/catholic-faith-course.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/catholic-faith-in-plain-english-2/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Parish\, 2347 Inglewood Avenue\, West Vancouver\, BC\, V7V 1Z9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Imoo":MAILTO:cimoo@rcav.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261012T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T230612Z
CREATED:20260821T204720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T230612Z
UID:10001310-1791817200-1791828000@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Spiritual Camino with Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:Join the Messengers of Our Lady of Guadalupe for a nine-month spiritual camino of daily prayer\, beginning on March 12 and culminating in the Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe on her Feast Day\, December 12. \nOn the 12th of each month\, we will gather via Zoom to pray the Rosary in unity as pilgrims of hope. Through daily prayer\, participants will journey under Our Lady’s maternal mantle of love and protection. \nAll are welcome to walk with Our Blessed Virgin\, who always leads us to her Son\, Jesus. \nRegister by email: ourladymessengers@gmail.com\nTwo options to join: Spanish at 3 p.m.; English at 6 p.m.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/spiritual-camino-with-our-lady-of-guadalupe/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T091500
DTSTAMP:20260923T000947Z
CREATED:20260821T204635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T000947Z
UID:10000870-1791879300-1791882900@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Face Devotion and Prayers of Reparation
DESCRIPTION:On March 7\, 1847\, our Lord said to His faithful servant Sister Marie Saint-Pierre\, “Rejoice\, my daughter; the hour approaches when that most beautiful work under the sun is to appear.” With these words\, our Lord began to establish the Devotion to His Holy Face and the Work of Reparation. \nSister Saint-Pierre later said\, “Our Lord showed me the excellence of the Work of Reparation; how it surpasses all other devotions\, is agreeable to God\, to the angels\, the saints\, and is useful to the Church.” \nCome and join us every second Tuesday of the month and offer reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus by praying the Holy Rosary\, Chaplet of the Holy Face\, Litany of the Holy Face\, Honourable Amends to the Holy Face\, and the Golden Arrow prayer. All are welcome!
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/holy-face-devotion-and-prayers-of-reparation/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Holy Family Parish\, 4851 Beatrice St.\, Vancouver\, V5N 4J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Faulkner":MAILTO:mfaulkner19@proton.me
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T052619Z
CREATED:20260922T052550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T052619Z
UID:10000600-1792004400-1792008000@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Single Mothers' Weekly Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:This online gathering is open to all single mothers looking for connection and support in a faith-based community. Hosted by Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers\, participants meet weekly to explore the Catholic faith\, followed by sharing and prayer. \nFounded by and for single mothers\, Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers’ vision is to transform the culture surrounding single mothers in the Catholic Church. Aside from weekly online gatherings\, Momentum also offers retreats\, evenings of Adoration\, spiritual direction\, among other programs and activities. To learn more\, please visit momentummothers.org.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/single-mothers-weekly-gatherings-2/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talitha Cere":MAILTO:momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T225848Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T225848Z
UID:10001021-1792090800-1792094400@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Weekly Holy Hour in the Valley!
DESCRIPTION:Come spend an hour with Jesus every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. James’ Parish\, Abbotsford. It’s a beautiful way to pause\, pray\, and be renewed. Afterwards\, hang out with friends and meet new faces. You’ll be in good company; around a hundred people come each week\, most of them young adults! \n🗓 Weekly on Thursdays\n⏰ 7 p.m. Holy Hour\n✝️ Confession available throughout the evening\n👋 Socialize after the Holy Hour \n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/weekly-holy-hour-in-the-valley/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:St. James’ Parish\, 2777 Townline Road\, Abbotsford\, V2T 5E1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T030000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214903Z
CREATED:20260821T204739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214903Z
UID:10000036-1792177200-1792206000@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Ordination of Jerome Robles to the Diaconate
DESCRIPTION:With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God\, the Archdiocese of Vancouver joyfully announces the Ordination of Jerome Robles to the Diaconate. \nThe ordination will take place through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Archbishop Richard W. Smith. \nThe faithful are warmly invited to attend and join in prayer for Jerome as he prepares to serve the Church as a deacon.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/ordination-of-jerome-robles-to-the-diaconate/
LOCATION:Holy Rosary Cathedral\, 646 Richards St.\, Vancouver\, V6B 3A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T002542Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T002542Z
UID:10000957-1792180800-1792184400@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Life Soldiers – Friday Night Rosary
DESCRIPTION:Join this powerful rosary session every Friday at 8:00 p.m. to pray for unborn babies that are in danger of being aborted. \nJoin via Zoom \n  \n\n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/vancouver-life-soldiers-friday-night-rosary/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Thompson":MAILTO:vancouverlifesoldiers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214850Z
CREATED:20260821T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214850Z
UID:10000037-1792231200-1792238400@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Called and Gifted Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:God is calling you to a unique purpose in life\, a work of love that only you can do. Charisms are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people. You have received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends His love to reach others. \nWe invite you to come to the Called and Gifted Introductory Workshop and learn about the 23 common charisms and discover God’s call in your life. The introductory workshop is the first part of the three Called & Gifted discernment process developed by Catherine of Siena Institute. \nPart 1: Learning sessions: [Self study] Self paced online videos from St. Catherine Siena Institute. \nThis is the Called and Gifted workshop\, which lays the foundation for the beginning of discernment. During the initial workshop\, the participants will take the Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory. \nPart 2: Gifts interview – to be scheduled individually after Part 1. \nThis is a one-hour gifts interview\, an invaluable part of the process. \nPart 3: Discernment in Depth at St. Anthony’s parish lounge. This helps you begin discernment in the real world. It will teach you how to develop charism experiments and evaluate your results in a small group setting. \nSmall group discernment sessions: \n\nOct 17\, 2026 (Sat) 10 am – 12 pm \nOct 31\, 2026 (Sat) 10 am – 12 pm \nNov 14\, 2026 (Sat) 10 am – 12 pm \nNov 28\, 2026 (Sat) 10 am – 12 pm\n\nFee: $95 \nThis fee covers the following: \n\nAccess to Siena Institute’s Online Learning Platform;\nPersonal gifts inventory;\nWorkbook;\nGifts interview for in-depth discernment\n\nFinancial assistance is available. \nThe learning sessions are self-paced\, with gift interviews to follow. Please contact Jomel for more information.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/called-and-gifted-introductory-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Anthony of Padua Parish\, 7237 Morrow Road\, Agassiz\, V0M 1A2\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T050418Z
CREATED:20260922T050417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T050418Z
UID:10000425-1792332000-1792339200@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Catholic Faith in Plain English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the rich teachings and practices of our Catholic Faith from Father Vincent Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman in their course The Catholic Faith in Plain English. This free\, 36-week-long course will be offered both in person and online. This course is suitable for all adult learners\, including Catholics and non-Catholics: \n\nSundays\, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nJohn Paul II Pastoral Centre\, Vancouver\nMondays\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nSt. Anthony’s Parish in West Vancouver\n\nAll are welcome! You do not have to commit to the full 36 weeks. No registration required. To download the course content\, please visit beholdvancouver.org/catholic-faith-course.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/catholic-faith-in-plain-english-2-2/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:John Paul II Pastoral Centre\, 4885 St John Paul II Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 0G3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Imoo":MAILTO:cimoo@rcav.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T050649Z
CREATED:20260922T045831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T050649Z
UID:10000457-1792404000-1792411200@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Catholic Faith in Plain English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the rich teachings and practices of our Catholic Faith from Father Vincent Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman in their course The Catholic Faith in Plain English. This free\, 36-week-long course will be offered both in person and online. This course is suitable for all adult learners\, including Catholics and non-Catholics: \n\nSundays\, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nJohn Paul II Pastoral Centre\, Vancouver\nMondays\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nSt. Anthony’s Parish in West Vancouver\n\nAll are welcome! You do not have to commit to the full 36 weeks. No registration required. To download the course content\, please visit beholdvancouver.org/catholic-faith-course.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/catholic-faith-in-plain-english-2/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Parish\, 2347 Inglewood Avenue\, West Vancouver\, BC\, V7V 1Z9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Imoo":MAILTO:cimoo@rcav.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T052619Z
CREATED:20260922T052550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T052619Z
UID:10000601-1792609200-1792612800@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Single Mothers' Weekly Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:This online gathering is open to all single mothers looking for connection and support in a faith-based community. Hosted by Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers\, participants meet weekly to explore the Catholic faith\, followed by sharing and prayer. \nFounded by and for single mothers\, Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers’ vision is to transform the culture surrounding single mothers in the Catholic Church. Aside from weekly online gatherings\, Momentum also offers retreats\, evenings of Adoration\, spiritual direction\, among other programs and activities. To learn more\, please visit momentummothers.org.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/single-mothers-weekly-gatherings-2/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talitha Cere":MAILTO:momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T225848Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T225848Z
UID:10001022-1792695600-1792699200@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Weekly Holy Hour in the Valley!
DESCRIPTION:Come spend an hour with Jesus every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. James’ Parish\, Abbotsford. It’s a beautiful way to pause\, pray\, and be renewed. Afterwards\, hang out with friends and meet new faces. You’ll be in good company; around a hundred people come each week\, most of them young adults! \n🗓 Weekly on Thursdays\n⏰ 7 p.m. Holy Hour\n✝️ Confession available throughout the evening\n👋 Socialize after the Holy Hour \n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/weekly-holy-hour-in-the-valley/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:St. James’ Parish\, 2777 Townline Road\, Abbotsford\, V2T 5E1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T002542Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T002542Z
UID:10000958-1792785600-1792789200@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Life Soldiers – Friday Night Rosary
DESCRIPTION:Join this powerful rosary session every Friday at 8:00 p.m. to pray for unborn babies that are in danger of being aborted. \nJoin via Zoom \n  \n\n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/vancouver-life-soldiers-friday-night-rosary/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Thompson":MAILTO:vancouverlifesoldiers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T050418Z
CREATED:20260922T050417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T050418Z
UID:10000426-1792936800-1792944000@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Catholic Faith in Plain English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the rich teachings and practices of our Catholic Faith from Father Vincent Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman in their course The Catholic Faith in Plain English. This free\, 36-week-long course will be offered both in person and online. This course is suitable for all adult learners\, including Catholics and non-Catholics: \n\nSundays\, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nJohn Paul II Pastoral Centre\, Vancouver\nMondays\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nSt. Anthony’s Parish in West Vancouver\n\nAll are welcome! You do not have to commit to the full 36 weeks. No registration required. To download the course content\, please visit beholdvancouver.org/catholic-faith-course.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/catholic-faith-in-plain-english-2-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:John Paul II Pastoral Centre\, 4885 St John Paul II Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 0G3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Imoo":MAILTO:cimoo@rcav.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T050649Z
CREATED:20260922T045831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T050649Z
UID:10000458-1793008800-1793016000@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Catholic Faith in Plain English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the rich teachings and practices of our Catholic Faith from Father Vincent Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman in their course The Catholic Faith in Plain English. This free\, 36-week-long course will be offered both in person and online. This course is suitable for all adult learners\, including Catholics and non-Catholics: \n\nSundays\, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nJohn Paul II Pastoral Centre\, Vancouver\nMondays\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nSt. Anthony’s Parish in West Vancouver\n\nAll are welcome! You do not have to commit to the full 36 weeks. No registration required. To download the course content\, please visit beholdvancouver.org/catholic-faith-course.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/catholic-faith-in-plain-english-2/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Parish\, 2347 Inglewood Avenue\, West Vancouver\, BC\, V7V 1Z9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Imoo":MAILTO:cimoo@rcav.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214756Z
CREATED:20260821T204802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214756Z
UID:10000038-1793127600-1793136600@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:The Well with Christopher West & Mike Mangione
DESCRIPTION:The Well: An Evening of Beauty\, Reflection\, and Eucharistic Revival with Christopher West & Mike Mangione\nThe heart burns with a mysterious thirst; The Well is an invitation to quench that thirst. The Well engages the imagination and the senses with live music by Mike Mangione and the dynamic presentation of Christopher West\, for a revival like you’ve never experienced before. Come\, all who are thirsty\, come to The Well! \nYour browser does not support HTML5 video.Come join us as Christopher West (Theology of the Body Institute) visits Canada for the first time for an evening of beauty\, reflection\, and Eucharistic revival\, with music by Mike Mangione\, at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Port Coquitlam. \nLearn more at https://tobinstitute.org/the-well/
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/the-well-with-christopher-west-mike-mangione/
LOCATION:Our Lady of the Assumption Parish\, 3141 Shaughnessy Street\, Port Coquitlam\, V3B 4L2\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T052619Z
CREATED:20260922T052550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T052619Z
UID:10000602-1793214000-1793217600@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Single Mothers' Weekly Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:This online gathering is open to all single mothers looking for connection and support in a faith-based community. Hosted by Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers\, participants meet weekly to explore the Catholic faith\, followed by sharing and prayer. \nFounded by and for single mothers\, Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers’ vision is to transform the culture surrounding single mothers in the Catholic Church. Aside from weekly online gatherings\, Momentum also offers retreats\, evenings of Adoration\, spiritual direction\, among other programs and activities. To learn more\, please visit momentummothers.org.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/single-mothers-weekly-gatherings-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talitha Cere":MAILTO:momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T225848Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T225848Z
UID:10001023-1793300400-1793304000@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Weekly Holy Hour in the Valley!
DESCRIPTION:Come spend an hour with Jesus every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. James’ Parish\, Abbotsford. It’s a beautiful way to pause\, pray\, and be renewed. Afterwards\, hang out with friends and meet new faces. You’ll be in good company; around a hundred people come each week\, most of them young adults! \n🗓 Weekly on Thursdays\n⏰ 7 p.m. Holy Hour\n✝️ Confession available throughout the evening\n👋 Socialize after the Holy Hour \n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/weekly-holy-hour-in-the-valley/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:St. James’ Parish\, 2777 Townline Road\, Abbotsford\, V2T 5E1\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260929T212349Z
CREATED:20260929T211809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T212349Z
UID:10001402-1793386800-1793392200@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Start Talking to Your Kids About Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics
DESCRIPTION:$20/person; $30 for two people – All parents\, educators\, and caregivers are welcome \nIn this workshop\, parents and educators of Catholic children aged 0-18 will learn practical tips for talking about human sexuality with young kids and teens. Facilitated by Dr. Sadusky\, a Catholic psychologist who specializes in sexuality topics\, this talk will cover basic information about introducing medical terms for anatomy\, boundaries\, exploratory play\, pubertal changes\, sexual behaviors and boundaries\, pornography and masturbation\, LGBT+ experiences\, and technology use\, all through a faithfully-Catholic lens. If you didn’t get thorough education or modeling about how to talk about sexuality in developmentally-appropriate ways\, or if you want to sharpen your skills as a parent\, caregiver\, or educator\, this workshop is for you! \nPlease note that this event is for adults only. Parents\, educators\, and caregivers are all welcome! \n\nDr. Julia Sadusky is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of a private practice in Littleton\, CO. She is also an author\, consultant\, speaker\, and adjunct professor. Dr. Sadusky has done extensive research and clinical work in sexual and gender development and specializes in trauma-informed care. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Ave Maria University and a master’s degree and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Regent University. She has authored several books around human sexuality and the intersection of sexuality and Catholic faith\, with her most recent two-book series entitled\, Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics (Ave Maria Press\, 2023) and Talking with Your Teen about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics (Ave Maria Press\, 2024).
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/start-talking-to-your-kids-about-sex-a-practical-guide-for-catholics/
LOCATION:Corpus Christi Parish\, 6350 Nanaimo Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5P 4K7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Rumohr":MAILTO:mrumohr@rcav.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T002542Z
CREATED:20260821T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T002542Z
UID:10000959-1793390400-1793394000@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Life Soldiers – Friday Night Rosary
DESCRIPTION:Join this powerful rosary session every Friday at 8:00 p.m. to pray for unborn babies that are in danger of being aborted. \nJoin via Zoom \n  \n\n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/vancouver-life-soldiers-friday-night-rosary/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Thompson":MAILTO:vancouverlifesoldiers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261031T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261031T223000
DTSTAMP:20260926T201428Z
CREATED:20260926T200431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T201428Z
UID:10001401-1793428200-1793485800@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Martyr Mystery Night
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on All Hallow’s Eve for an evening of secrets and sleuthing- in the company of saints! The night will be packed with fun and fellowship as you tackle escape room-inspired puzzles and piece together clues with other young adults! \nAll are welcome! Bring a friend and come dressed as a saint or detective! \nThis event is hosted by Young Adults Vancouver (YAV)\, West Deanery.\nConnect on Instagram: @yavcatholic \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/martyr-mystery/
LOCATION:Holy Name of Jesus Parish\, 4925 Cambie Street\, Vancouver\, V5Z 2Z4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young Adults Vancouver (YAV) - West Deanery":MAILTO:yavcatholic@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261031T213000
DTSTAMP:20260923T230025Z
CREATED:20260821T204635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T230025Z
UID:10001282-1793469600-1793482200@bccatholic.ca
SUMMARY:Praise and Potluck for Young Adults - St. Augustine's Parish
DESCRIPTION:If you’re in your 20s or 30s\, come join us on the last Saturday of each month for our “Praise & Potluck\,” connect with other young adults\, and grow in faith together. Bring a friend or come on your own. You will be warmly welcomed either way 💛 \nWe start the evening with 5 p.m. Saturday Mass\, then gather together for good food\, followed by time for praise and worship led by our music team. 🎶 \n✝️ 5 p.m. – Mass\n🍲 6 p.m. – Potluck Dinner\n🎵 7 p.m. – Praise & Worship \nAll are welcome! Please let us know you’re coming so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/praise-and-potluck-for-young-adults-st-augustines-parish/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:St. Augustine’s Parish\, 2028 West 7th Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6J 1T4\, Canada
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