Deacon hopes new ministry turns devotees into disciples

Archdiocese of Vancouver launches program specifically for Catholics from the Philippines

Deacon Greg Barcelon talks about the new Filipino Ministry at an information session at All Saints Parish Oct. 16. Angelo Siglos / Special to The B.C. Catholic.

The archdiocese has just launched its first-ever ministry for Filipino Catholics. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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Cardus's Cabinet of Canadians announced

Ishaan Gardee, the executive director of the National Council of Canadian Muslims; former Religious Freedom Ambassador Andrew Bennett; and Catholic Christian Outreach president Jeff Lockert. Deborah Gyapong (CCN).

On Nov. 1, former Ambassador of Religious Freedom Andrew Bennett presented Cardus's Cabinet of Canadians who will affirm faith's central role as the country marks its 150th anniversary. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.