Pope Francis inspires mini-retreats

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish will host three meetings

Pope Francis addresses attendees at a workshop in July. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

Authentic manhood will be the focus of three half-day recollections for men. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Church has long history in Cuba

A woman passes a poster of Pope Francis as she enters a church in Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba, Sept. 8. Pope Francis will visit the island Sept. 19-22. Reuters / CNS.

The Catholic Church has a long history in Cuba. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

CCCB begins annual plenary meeting

Dr. Catherine Ferrier, president of Physicians' Alliance Against Euthanasia, a Quebec based non religious organization, addresses the meeting of bishops. Deborah Gyapong (CCN).

On the first day of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) annual gathering here Sept. 14-18, the bishops examined their role in fighting euthanasia and assisted suicide. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.