Nun came home to the Church

Sister Glenys Symons urges parents to support a child's vocation

Sister Glenys Symons demonstrates her signing. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

One local nun warns parents mustn't deter their children from pursuing religious life. "I would say to parents: do not stop your child who feels a vocational call," Sister Glenys Symons, ESEH, explained. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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EWTN honoured as religious TV station of the year

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EWTN Global Catholic Network and its news show EWTN News Nightly have won two Gabriel Awards in recognition of their uplifting work, including one for religious television station of the year. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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