Marian Procession in Chilliwack
St. Mary’s Parish in Chilliwack celebrated the Blessed Virgin’s birthday (Sept. 8) with a Marian procession. Nearly 100 people attended, and a decade of the Rosary was said for various parish petitions, including the parish community, St. Mary’s Elementary school, community members who couldn’t attend for health reasons, and the parish building project. The event ended with a party and birthday cake. (Photos Lori Johnson)
First Anniversary of the Sto. Nino Shrine
The first anniversary of the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Santo Nino De Cebu in Agassiz was marked by a 10-day celebration, which included a picnic and procession honouring the Sto. Nino. The opening Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Miller, and the closing Mass was celebrated by Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, who flew in for the event. Statues of the Filipino Saint Pedro Calungsod and Saint Kateri Tekawitha were enthroned at the shrine as well. (Submitted photos)
B.C. Catholic Wedding Dresses
One local couple found an eco-friendly way to celebrate their upcoming wedding using The B.C. Catholic for makeshift wedding dresses as part of a wedding shower game. (Submitted Photo)
Camp Latona
Father Francis Galvan travelled to island-locked Camp Latona to say Mass for Sacred Heart Elementary School Grade 7 students who were on a retreat. (Submitted Photos)
Father Smith Welcomed Back to Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception Parish in Delta celebrated Mass with Archbishop Miller to welcome Father Paul Smith as the returning pastor and bless the new baptismal font. (Submitted Photos)
Pet Blessings
Communities around the archdiocese celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi by blessing parishioners’ pets. (Submitted Photos)
Port Moody Life Chain
Parishioners from St. Joseph’s Parish in Port Moody were among many parishes that took part in this year’s Life Chain demonstration. (Submitted Phot0)
Parish Mission at Immaculate Conception, Delta
Immaculate Conception in Delta welcomed Father Greg Bramlage and the Missionaries of the New Evangelization team for the “God’s Healing Love” Parish Mission. The event was organized by Ethelyn David and Mediatrix Conferences. (Submitted Phot0)
The Holy Mass, The Eucharist, and Adoration Event
Father Chris Alar, MIC, gave the keynote speech on The Holy Mass, The Eucharist, and Adoration at Corpus Christi Church in Vancouver and Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Port Coquitlam. The event was organized by Ethelyn David and the Mediatrix Conferences. (Submitted Phot0)
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