Friday, January 9, 2015

Youth raise awareness for vocations with new play

Performance's script centres on the value of World Youth Days and Pope John Paul II's legacy
The cast of One Voice, One Heart, One Spirit perform at St. Mary's Parish in Vancouver Dec. 6. A total of 600 audience members attended two performances. Photo submitted.
Seven friends became inspired to live their vocations as priests, religious, and spouses after World Youth Day in the Philippines. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


Also newly posted:

Haitian amputees to lace up soccer cleats on Rome sports field
Wilfrid Macena, an amputee who is a member of the Tarantulas soccer team in Haiti, speaks alongside his teammates during a press conference at the Knights of Columbus 129th annual convention in Denver Aug. 1. CNS photo / courtesy Knights of Columbus.
Five years after the island of Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake, three young amputees will have the opportunity to play soccer in Rome through the help of the Knights of Columbus. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Sister honoured for work leading women's shelter
Domestic violence happens in too many homes, says someone who deals with this tragedy. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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