Benedictines gain a deacon

Edmonton-born frater accepts role of service in monastery

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, lays his hands on Frater Caesarius Marple, OSB, during his ordination as a deacon at Westminster Abbey Aug. 31. Deacon Paul Goo, ordained in May, looks on. Photo submitted.

Another young man has taken the next step toward the priesthood after seven years of living in a monastery. Frater Caesarius Marple, OSB, was ordained a deacon at Westminster Abbey Aug. 31. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Church educates through actions, not theoretical lectures

Pope Francis poses with Bishop Gianfranco Gardin of Treviso, Italy, and young men from his diocese. Some 1,600 pilgrims from Treviso were marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Pope Pius X, who was from Treviso. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

During his general audience Pope Francis continued to reflect on the Church as mother, explaining that she teaches us by example how to go to the essential point of the Gospel, which is mercy. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

COLF encourages families to promote life and love

An indigenous family poses for a photo outside their home in Bolivia. Poverty, violence and changing social norms are causing the disintegration of the family structure across Latin America. The Catholic Organization for Life and Family is now weighing in on the subject. CNS photo / Paul Jeffrey.

In its most recent message, the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) urges families to live up to vocation of promoting life, peace and a culture of love. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.