Vancouver College salutes its 'master artisans'

Longtime teachers Wade Anderson, Gord Penn and Brian Devenport retire

Educators Gord Penn (left), Brian Devenport, and Wade Anderson at a dinner held at Vancouver College June 9. Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.

Vancouver College faculty, alumni, and benefactors applauded three educators who exemplified the school's motto: "Semper Fidelis": Always Faithful. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Pope Francis touches the case holding the Shroud of Turin after praying before the cloth in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin June 21. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

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