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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-2/2026-09-21/
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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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/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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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-2/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talitha Cere":MAILTO:momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T203000
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SUMMARY:Medical Assistance in Dying and Church Teaching
DESCRIPTION:An informative and thought-provoking conversation on faith\, ethics\, and end-of-life care from a Catholic perspective \nSt. Nicholas Parish is pleased to host a special Adult Faith Formation evening featuring Belinda-Ann Furlan\, Nurse Practitioner at Providence Health Care\, who will speak on Medical Assistance in Dying and Church Teaching. This promises to be an informative and thoughtful conversation exploring faith\, ethics\, and end-of-life care from a Catholic perspective. \nAbout the Speaker:\nBelinda-Ann Furlan is a Nurse Practitioner at Providence Health Care with extensive experience in cardiology\, heart failure\, and chronic disease management. She has served in clinical leadership roles and on numerous ethics and advisory committees. She is dedicated to living our Providence Health Care’s mission and values with compassion\, dignity and hope.
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/medical-assistance-in-dying-and-church-teaching/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Parish – Pope Francis Room\, 20675 87 Avenue\, Langley\, V1M 4G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T200000
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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/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:St. James’ Parish\, 2777 Townline Road\, Abbotsford\, V2T 5E1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260821T215048Z
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SUMMARY:Regnum Christi Spiritual Exercises - Silent Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:A pathway for deepening your relationship with God\, discerning life’s direction and growing in spiritual formation. \nRegnum Christi invites you to a guided silent retreat rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises provide us with the necessary tools to discern God’s will for our sanctification in our everyday lives. The Ignatian Weekend Retreat is a modified version of the St. Ignatius Annotation Guidelines. \nThe Silent Retreat will be held at Carmel Hill – Little Flower Monastery in Deroche on Friday\, Sep 25th to Sunday\, Sep 27th 2026. The Retreat Director is Fr John Pietropaili LC and the Spiritual Director is Valerie Doran. The cost is $350 (includes healthy meals starting with lunch on Friday and finishing with lunch on Sunday). \nHosted by Regnum Christi Vancouver Section \n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/regnum-christi-spiritual-exercises-silent-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Carmel Hill – Little Flower Monastery\, 10789 N Deroche Rd.\, Deroche\, V0M 1G0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T200000
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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/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Thompson":MAILTO:vancouverlifesoldiers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T083000
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SUMMARY:Catholic End-of-Life Care Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion on end-of-life care\, tailored for Practicing Catholic physicians and nurse practitioners. \nThe event has the support of Archbishop Richard Smith/RCAV and the Catholic Physicians Guild of Vancouver. Register TODAY!  \nAgenda \n\n08:30 a.m. – Registration — Parish Hall\n09:00 a.m. – Mass\n09:40 a.m. – Breakfast and Meeting — Parish Hall\n10:00 a.m. – Panel Discussion: End-of-Life Care for Practicing Catholic MDs and NPs\n12:00 p.m. – Closing\, followed by optional Q & A and networking\n\nOrganizers: \n\nChristopher Ryan\, MD\, General Practice\nYuriko Ryan\, DBe\, Bioethics\n\nPanelists: \n\nChristopher Ryan\, MD (Moderator)\, General Practice\nRomayne Gallagher\, MD\, Palliative Medicine\nTim Kostamo\, Permanent Deacon\, MD\, Orthopedic Surgery\nJonathan Yang\, MD\, General Practice\nSimone Cowan\, MD\, Cardiology\nJohn Yun\, MD\, Oncology\nBelinda-Ann Furlan\, NP\, Cardiology\nVincent Fruci\, MD\, Palliative Medicine & Anesthesiology\nRafik Latif\, MD\, General Practice\n\nObjectives: \n\nShare your successes\, questions and challenges in end-of-life patient care\nMeet and connect with fellow Catholic physicians and nurse practitioners\nDiscuss how to advance end-of-life patient care rooted in the Catholic faith\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bccatholic.ca/event/catholic-end-of-life-care-panel/
LOCATION:Holy Name of Jesus Parish\, 4925 Cambie Street\, Vancouver\, V5Z 2Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260923T230025Z
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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/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:St. Augustine’s Parish\, 2028 West 7th Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6J 1T4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T050418Z
CREATED:20260922T050417Z
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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-2-2/2026-09-27/
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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