Pro-life author and apologist Stephanie Gray Connors speaks in Chilliwack at a St. Mary's Parish pro-life barbecue. See more photos below. (Lori Johson Photography)
Participants in Birthright Vancouver’s annual walkathon, which was hosted by Holy Name of Jesus Parish. (Submitted photo)
St. Mary’s in Chilliwack held a pro-life barbecue featuring pro-life apologist and author Stephanie Gray Connors. The Chilliwack pregnancy resource centre Cherish was there with its mobile drop-in van where women can get pregnancy tests, counselling, and donated baby supplies. (Lori Johson Photography)
About 60 people attended Life Compass’ annual Hike, Bike or Run event in Port Coquitlam on Sept. 9. Louanne Richards won the top fundraiser award for the event, which raised double last year’s donations. Archdiocese of Vancouver pro-life chaplain Father Larry Lynn spoke and blessed the gathering. (Submitted photos)The old St. Helen’s Elementary school in Burnaby was demolished to make way for a new facility which will incorporate the east wing of the old building to honour the history of the school. (Submitted photo)
Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish (St. Mary’s) parishioners attended a spiritual retreat at Pitt River Lodge. The retreat was led by visiting Bishop Paul Chomnychky, their former pastor, and included a Moleben prayer service with St. Mary’s cantor Rick Ruta and the parish choir. (Submitted photos)
St. James Parish in Abbotsford offered free parking at St. John Brebeuf Secondary for crowds attending the Nagar Kirtan Procession, an annual Sikh parade that draws thousands of people. (B.C. Catholic photo)
