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Faith on the waterfront: Archbishop meets maritime mission

Faith on the waterfront: Archbishop meets maritime mission

Nicholas Elbers · January 31, 2026

With the sun shining on the waves, Archbishop Richard Smith made a pastoral visit to Vancouver’s port ministry, accompanying port chaplains in their duties supporting the spiritual welfare of docked seafarers and ship workers.
Pro-lifer arrested outside Vancouver abortion clinic

Pro-lifer arrested outside Vancouver abortion clinic

Canadian Catholic News · January 30, 2026

A Vancouver pro-life activist has been charged with mischief after being arrested during a four-hour protest outside the city’s Every Woman’s Health Centre.
‘There, but for the grace of God, go I’

‘There, but for the grace of God, go I’

Former paramedic brings healing to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside as deacon

Deacon Kenan MacKenzie · January 30, 2026

I did not know the gift that awaited me in the diaconate. It is not like a gift you unwrap on Christmas morning that soon passes away. It keeps getting better and keeps growing.
An Edmonton homecoming for native son Hero

An Edmonton homecoming for native son Hero

Archbishop called archdiocese home more than 40 years

Quinton Amundson · January 26, 2026

Edmonton Archbishop Stephen Hero, formally installed Jan. 23, now spiritually shepherds a city and region he called home for over 40 years.
B.C. Supreme Court to hear challenge on forcing faith-based hospitals to provide MAiD

B.C. Supreme Court to hear challenge on forcing faith-based hospitals to provide MAiD

Implications for religious freedom, institutional autonomy, health-care access

Canadian Catholic News · January 11, 2026

In a case with implications for religious freedom, institutional autonomy, and health-care access across Canada, a B.C. Supreme Court trial starting Monday will consider whether faith-based hospitals can be forced to provide euthanasia on-site.
Heavenly intercessor for Venezuela has family connection in Vancouver

Heavenly intercessor for Venezuela has family connection in Vancouver

Nicholas Elbers · January 9, 2026

As Pope Leo responded to the recent U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by invoking the intercession of newly canonized Saint Jose Gregorio Hernandez, the moment carried special meaning for a B.C. man who is related to the Venezuelan saint.
Sacred Covenant marks first year of ‘walking together’

Sacred Covenant marks first year of ‘walking together’

Canadian Catholic News · December 29, 2025

As Canadian Catholics see the year 2025 to a close, the Church on Canada’s western shores looked back on 2025 as a significant moment in reconciliation history.
New Edmonton archbishop's agenda is to listen

New Edmonton archbishop's agenda is to listen

Quinton Amundson · November 28, 2025

Archbishop-designate Stephen Hero said he is not coming to Edmonton “with an agenda in my pocket.”
Jesu comes home to Keewatin-Le Pas

Jesu comes home to Keewatin-Le Pas

Quinton Amundson · November 27, 2025

After a busy Sunday celebrating three Masses, Fr. Susai Jesu, OMI, returned home on Nov. 16 ready to relax.
Saskatoon ‘enculturation’ program welcomes new priests

Saskatoon ‘enculturation’ program welcomes new priests

Kiply Lukan Yaworski · November 2, 2025

An Enculturation Week was held in October for international “Fidei Donum” clergy who have recently arrived to serve in the Diocese of Saskatoon, providing orientation and welcome.