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Whistler welcomes Catholic sanctuary

Whistler welcomes Catholic sanctuary

Faith, beauty converge in Our Lady of the Mountains

Luke Mandato · September 17, 2026

When the doors of Whistler’s new Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church finally opened for its consecration, the space that, while still slightly unfinished, carried the sense of years toward a completed vision.
Dream turns into ‘a little miracle’ at Hope House

Dream turns into ‘a little miracle’ at Hope House

Terry O'Neill · September 17, 2026

On a sunny Thursday afternoon in August, a group came together to mark the opening of Hope House, operated by the Christian-faith-based Talitha Koum Society (TK).
Grant breathes new life into rural Manitoba church

Grant breathes new life into rural Manitoba church

Quinton Amundson · September 12, 2026

A historically significant house of worship in Fork River, Man., can now be preserved thanks to the persistence of a determined Catholic community and an unexpected $100,000 grant from the provincial government.
The Rockies: Calgary's 'sanctuary of peace'

The Rockies: Calgary's 'sanctuary of peace'

Quinton Amundson · August 18, 2026

Calgary Bishop William McGrattan can be counted among the tens of millions who have been captivated by the Canadian Rockies over time.
Parishes offer shelter, food for B.C wildfire evacuees

Parishes offer shelter, food for B.C wildfire evacuees

Quinton Amundson · August 17, 2026

Parishes in Penticton, B.C., have been providing evacuees of the ongoing Bald Range wildfires from nearby Summerland and Peachland with hope and strength amid their horrific ordeals.
Saskatoon school fire could affect fall opening

Saskatoon school fire could affect fall opening

Quinton Amundson · August 10, 2026

Nearly 1,500 Saskatoon Catholic high school students face an uncertain start to their 2026-27 school year due to a massive structure fire at Bethlehem High School late on Aug. 7.
B.C. court approves $30M Catholic school settlement, but ‘opt-outs’ could undo it

B.C. court approves $30M Catholic school settlement, but ‘opt-outs’ could undo it

Paul Schratz · August 6, 2026

A $30-million settlement over alleged historical abuse at two Vancouver-area Catholic schools has been approved by the B.C. Supreme Court, but the deal could unravel after the judge gave 12 former students permission to leave the class action and pursue their own lawsuits.
Marian Week brings encounter with God to Rocky Mountain high

Marian Week brings encounter with God to Rocky Mountain high

Quinton Amundson · August 5, 2026

Inspiring breathtaking awe with both its majestic beauty and haunting serenity, the Canadian Rockies have long been an ideal backdrop for any contemplative occasion.
Thousands of errors found in B.C. MAiD cases, internal report shows

Thousands of errors found in B.C. MAiD cases, internal report shows

Terry O'Neill · July 7, 2026

An internal B.C. government document obtained by Canadian Catholic News through a freedom of information request shows doctors, nurse practitioners and pharmacists in the province made thousands of errors in managing euthanasia in 2024.
Albertans need reminding of bedrock principles

The Mustard Seed

Albertans need reminding of bedrock principles

Glen Argan · June 5, 2026

Albertans will go to the polls on Oct. 19 to vote on various referenda, including one that asks whether we want to hold another referendum on separating from Canada.