Archdiocese welcomes its newest deacon

Paul Goo entered the seminary after rediscovering Catholicism six years ago

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, shakes Deacon Paul Goo's hand after the ordination Mass May 30. The deacon will return to the Seminary of Christ the King for one more year of studies with the intention of becoming a priest. Photo submitted.

The archdiocese's newest deacon feels right at home after taking a leap toward the priesthood. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Patriarch invites Pope to Nicaea: report

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In a move 1,700 years in the making, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople has invited the Pope to meet in Nicaea, according to AsiaNews. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Bishops respond to Moncton shootings

Pope Benedict XVI presents a pallium to Arcbhishop Paul-Andre Durocher of Gatineau, Quebec, during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2012. CNS photo / Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo.

The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic of Catholic Bishops has written to the Archbishop of Moncton to offer condolences after the shooting deaths of three Mounties June 4. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.