Sister to receive honorary doctorate

St. Mark's College recognizes ecumenical and interfaith work

A congregational leader of the Sisters of Charity – Halifax will receive an honorary doctorate for her tireless efforts in ecumenism and interfaith relations. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Nigerian Catholics risk violence, lives to attend Mass

A woman leaves Kawuri, Nigeria, with her family and belongings in January after suspected Islamist Boko Haram insurgents had killed 85 people. Bishop Stephen Mamza of Yola asked President Goodluck Jonathan to give newly appointed military chiefs the constitutional support to flush out the militants. CNS photo / Reuters.

Catholics in a northern Nigerian city are risking their lives to attend Sunday Mass, as their community has fallen prey to violence from radical extremists. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Artist glorifies God with digital art

Moses sits in front of the burning bush. Ramon Gonzalez / Western Catholic Reporter.

Ted Larson evangelizes through his artwork. The Seattle digital artist said most of his artwork is inspired by the Bible, which he has read from beginning to end many times. For full story
 see The B.C. Catholic website.