Vancouverite recalls outdoor excursion with Pope

Pope John Paul II continued hiking and skiing in Italy despite assassination attempt in 1981

Mary Ostrowka, a member of St. Casimir's Parish, meets Pope John Paul II in the summer of 1984. Photo submitted.

A young priest known for taking students on hiking and kayaking trips didn't lose his love for the outdoors when he became St. Peter's successor. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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