Knights to open ultrasound clinic in B.C.

104th state convention includes cheques to each diocese for vocations

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, presents the award for District Deputy of the Year to Knight of Columbus Wladek Olesiak (far right) with wife Zofia (second from right). Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.

The outgoing head of an order of 11,400 Catholic gentlemen in B.C. and the Yukon announced a watershed moment for the promotion of life. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Ireland prepares for marriage referendum

Irish Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin arrives for the morning session of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 8. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

Both Pope Francis's clear affirmation of marriage as a union of a man and a woman and his efforts to reach out to those who reject this are vital for Christians in the gay marriage debate, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin said on May 6. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Aboriginal woman talks about murdered daughter

Pauline Muskego

The grief and trauma experienced by families of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls was poignantly described during a church event held recently in Saskatoon. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.