Archdiocese breaks ground for new pastoral centre

Construction to be completed November 2014; move in by March 2015

This is an architect's rendering of the view of the main entry to the new John Paul II Pastoral Centre from 33rd Avenue.

After more than 50 years in an aged-brick building on Robson Street, the offices of the archdiocese are going to move to part of the former St. Vincent Hospital site. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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