Laity join in celebrating religious life

World Day for Consecrated Life ends year of the same name

Religious and lay people hold lighted candles as the religious renew their vows in Our Lady of Sorrows Church Feb. 2. Father Joseph Nguyen celebrated Mass for members of the 57 religious orders in Vancouver. Josh Tng / The B.C. Catholic.

Everyone should strive to imitate the humble lives of religious people, said Father Joseph Nguyen. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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