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Suffering feeds the soul: sister

She may cook up spiritual dessert on her radio program "Food for the Journey," but Sister Ann Shields, SGL,

Quarterback's ups and downs ring true for teen battling cancer

By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service POTOMAC, Md. In a football season marked by amazing fourth-quarter comebac

Rich-poor gap talk less relevant to agencies than caring for the poor

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Whether the rich-poor divide in the United States is a demographic statistic or a politician's tal

Holy Yoga brings Christ into meditation

SASKATOON -- Some 40 people came from all over Saskatoon to take part in the Oneness Holy Yoga Practice Jan. 14 at the

Necessity is the mother of ecumenism

SASKATOON -- The profound ways in which the Word of God resonates in individual lives and church communities, as well

Little school fundraises with big heart

Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School raises over $10,000 for charity in 2011 Our Lady of Sorrows School, a single-st

Local

Grey Cup runneth over at St. Ann's

Karen Murphy Corr - Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Champion parishioner brings CFL title trophy to his church for all to enjoy Braden Bailey, 3, gazes at the almost mystical Grey Cup. St. Ann's parishioners got to spend two hours with the coveted trophy in early January Members of St. Ann's Parish in Abbotsford got a chance to touch a holy grail of sorts in early...
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Catholic speaker delivers on modesty for Christ

Karen Murphy Corr - Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Carmen Marcoux informs mothers and daughters about the true nature of beauty and self-respect By Karen Murphy Corr Special to The B.C. Catholic Young women tae a break during Carmen Marcoux's informal chat on modesty at St. Ann's church. During the informal tea Marcoux quoted her sister-in-law as saying;  If you want a guy to look up to you, don't give him a reason to look down. Mothers and daughters enjoyed a semi-formal afternoon tea with noted...
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Fires of faith keep burning

Laureen McMahon - Monday, 30 January 2012
By Laureen McMahon The B.C. Catholic Vancouver Mike PatinFaith without passion is faith in danger of dying, says Mike Patin, keynote speaker for Archdiocesan Conference One which kicks off at the Vancouver Trade and Convention...
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Op-Ed

Tebow's Christianity: just live it!

Malin Jordan - Monday, 23 January 2012

Tebow's Christianity: just live it! By Malin Jordan The B.C. Catholic When the sun shines and we foolish gnats make sport, does God take any interest? It's a question often asked in the heat of intense competition, but one that, upon sober reflection, seems to offer an obvious no. Faith and sport go well together. An athlete and team must understand faith and have a boatload...
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Papal visions supply convergent, yet diverse faculties

Msgr. Pedro Lopez-Gallo - Monday, 23 January 2012

Papal visions supply convergent, yet diverse faculties By Msgr. Pedro Lopez-Gallo The B.C. Catholic Msgr. Pedro Lopez-GalloWe have a Cartesian instinct to ascribe contrasting qualities to our civil or religious leaders. We therefore find the intellectual, social, and spiritual faculties of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI convergent yet diverse, according to their attitudes and circumstances. While Pope John Paul worked to end the Bolshevik regime...
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Canadian

Wells: Parents must witness faith

Ramon Gonzalez Western Catholic Reporter - Friday, 03 February 2012
Sherwood Park – According to an English diocese educator; the religious task of the parent is give witness to, rather than teach, faith. David Wells WCR photo | Ramon GonzalezDavid Wells WCR photo | Ramon Gonzalez “What the Church...
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Politicians can’t just ‘shed’ their faith, says Wilson

By Luc Rinaldi The Catholic Register - Thursday, 02 February 2012
By Luc Rinaldi The Catholic Register TORONTO (CCN) Luc Rinaldi/CCN Lois Wilson, former Senator and moderator of the United Church of Canada, addresses a Theology on Tap session in Toronto Jan. 30.Luc Rinaldi/CCN Lois Wilson, former Senator and moderator of the United Church of Canada, addresses a Theology on Tap session in Toronto Jan. 30. The separation of...
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Prolifers remember Supreme Court Ruling

By Ramon Gonzalez Edmonton (CCN) - Wednesday, 01 February 2012
By Ramon Gonzalez Edmonton (CCN) About 20 prolifers demonstrated outside the Edmonton Law Courts Building Jan. 27. WCR photo | Ramon GonzalezAbout 20 prolifers demonstrated outside the Edmonton Law Courts Building Jan. 27. WCR photo | Ramon Gonzalez Carrying placards against abortion, about 20 people marched in front of...
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Sports

Fighting Irish capture Archbishops’ Trophy

Brent Mattson - Tuesday, 15 November 2011
College wins eighth straight trophy over Notre Dame By Brent Mattson The B.C. Catholic VANCOUVER--The Vancouver College Fighting Irish defeated the Notre Dame Jugglers 27-13 at O’Hagan Field Nov. 4 for their eighth straight...
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Notre Dame Lacrosse players snag gold

Brent Mattson - Thursday, 01 September 2011
Six students spent their summer crushing the competition in provincials By Brent Mattson The B.C. Catholic VANCOUVER--School may not be in session, but that didn't stop six Notre Dame Regional Secondary students from taking...
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Winning is about more than the score

Brent Mattson - Thursday, 25 August 2011
Sports chaplains like Dave Klassen work to foster the spiritual side of athletes on and off the field By Brent Mattson The B.C. Catholic VANCOUVER--Pro athletes receive huge salaries and benefit from armies of...
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Special

World Day of Communications Special

Makani Marquis - Saturday, 28 January 2012

Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization By Pope Benedict XVI Pontifical Council for Social Communications 46th World Day of Communications, May 20, 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we draw near to World Communications Day 2012, I would like to share with you some reflections concerning an aspect of the human process of communication which, despite its importance, is often overlooked and which, at the present...
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