Pope to travel to Latin America

Holy Father returns to the continent of his birth

Logos for Pope Francis' 9th Apostolic Journey (Photo Credit: Vatican News)

Pope Francis will be returning to Latin America to interact with the people of the continent. Throughout his journey, Pope Francis will travel to Ecuador, Bolivia, and Paraguay from July 5-13, says Vatican News.

All in all, Pope Francis is to spend 48 hours in each country, and each time he will be involved in a number of “common” events such as an audience with each President; a “sit-down” with the bishops, an encounter with civil society (representatives of business, indigenous people, the world of education, culture); a meeting with consecrated people.
Of course in each country he will also be involved in other events and situations as he is scheduled to visit a home for the aged run by the Sisters of Mother Teresa in Ecuador, a prison (one of the largest in Latin America) and a meeting with members of the World Meeting of Popular Movements in Bolivia; a children’s hospital and a slum area in Paraguay.

Pope Francis' trip will essentially be a homecoming, in the sense that it is the first time he will be back in his own continent since travelling to Rome for the conclave in 2013. Pope Francis will speak in his own language of Spanish during the trip.

Pro-life law blocked by US Supreme Court

Abortion clinics remain open after the US Supreme Court put new measures on hold

A group of Pro-lifers protest in Texas. (Photo Credit: Reuters)

 The US Supreme Court has allowed several abortion clinics in Texas to remain open, despite not falling under the new restrictions that were due on July 1, stated BBC News.

The justices voted 5-4 to grant an emergency appeal from the clinics after a federal appeals court had earlier upheld the new Texas law.
They require abortion clinics to meet hospital-grade standards and for doctors at the clinics to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.

With the justices voting 5-4 to grant an emergency appeal, clinics unable to meet restrictions will remain open until the Supreme Court decides whether it will hear the appeal from clinics.

Canadian musician to perform praise

Summer tour to travel West

Joe Zambon performing. (Photo Credit: Joe Zambon)

A free performance from Joe Zambon, an Ontario based singer, will occur at a local church.

"Joe is a true artist. You can feel the beauty of his heart coming through the beauty of his music. And all beauty leads, if we follow it, to Beauty itself…”
-Christopher West, Author, Fill These Hearts: God, Sex, & the Universal Longing"

Zambon was born with webbed fingers. However, following a successful surgery, he took up the piano and continued on to playing guitar, using his talents to praise the Lord through his reflective folk songs. He will be performing at St. Francis of Assisi on July 14. Coming from humble roots, Zambon performs to share the word of God in both song and story. There will be a special presentation of a film by James Penco, called "Set Apart".

Elementary goalie backstops aspiring Grade 6 stewards

St. Joseph's pupils collect $600 for The Door Is Open and donate more than 650 cans of food

Luca Huynh (in goal) makes a save. In May, St. Joseph's students collected 677 non-perishable items for a food bank. Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.

Western Hockey League scouts take note, there's a rising star at St. Joseph's Elementary in Vancouver: the "King of the Altar Servers." For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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After receiving thousands of complaints about the adverse effects of the birth control implant Essure, the FDA announced late Wednesday that it has updated the list of risks and complications associated with the device, and that a public hearing would be held Sept. 24 to evaluate the product. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Canadians for Clean Prosperity gets new executive director

A banner with a face is held by environmental activists in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis leads the Angelus at the Vatican June 28. Some 1,500 people marched to the Vatican in support of the Pope's recent encyclical on the environment. CNS photo / L'Osservatore Romano, handout.

Mark Cameron, a former policy director for Prime Minister Harper, has become the executive director of Canadians for Clean Prosperity, an environmental think tank. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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Young students read, write, and draw book covers at an afterschool writing class run by Sts. Peter and Paul parishioner Nancy May. The private tutor started the workshop during last year's B.C. teachers' strike. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

A Grade 3 student at Corpus Christi Elementary School hopes to write books like Geronimo Stilton some day. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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A woman opposing same-sex marriage stands outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington before the high court began its deliberations. CNS photo / Tyler Orsburn.

Catholics are called to witness to the truth of marriage despite the Supreme Court of the United States recognizing a legal right to same-sex marriage, the nation's bishops said on Friday. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Father Gregory Hrynkiw / Paul Paproski, OSB / Prairie Messenger.

North Americans are generous in giving to charities and supporting programs that help the poor, but they have become disconnected with people, Father Gregory Hrynkiw of Saskatoon said at the annual Ukrainian Catholic clergy retreat of the Eparchy of Saskatoon. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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Sister Anne Frances Ai Le, a Dominican, participates in the 2015 St. Mark's College convocation ceremony. Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.

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Rosa E. Frias, outside St. Mary's in Ottawa. Deborah Gyapong (CCN).

For Rosa E. Frias, the visit of Pope Francis to Paraguay July 10-12 has special significance, now that her dream to open a clinic in her country of origin has come true. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Great outdoors calls young ladies

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Gordon Smith. Kiply Lukan Yaworski / Prairie Messenger (CCN).

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Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating Mass in Piazza Vittorio in Turin June 21. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

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Vancouver College salutes its 'master artisans'

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Educators Gord Penn (left), Brian Devenport, and Wade Anderson at a dinner held at Vancouver College June 9. Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.

Vancouver College faculty, alumni, and benefactors applauded three educators who exemplified the school's motto: "Semper Fidelis": Always Faithful. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Opus Dei offers chances for men to bond through prayer

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Jose Ignacio Ureta Wilson, centre, whose medical miracle is credited to the intercession of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, carries relics during his beatification ceremony in Madrid in September 2014. Tens of thousands of people attended the beatification Mass for the former Opus Dei leader, who died in 1994. CNS photo / Susana Vera, Reuters.

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Mass shooting in South Carolina kills nine

A small prayer circle forms nearby where police responded to a shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., June 17. CNS photo / Randall Hill, Reuters.

A mass shooting at a historic African-American church in Charleston, S.C., drew prayers and sympathy from the state's Catholics, aghast at the horror of the crime, which may have had racial motivations. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Conscience Motion 590 passes House

Lawmakers in Utah pass a landmark anti-discrimination bill in March which also protects religious freedom. Canada's House of Commons is taking similar action. CNS photo / Jim Urquhart, Reuters.

Members of Parliament voted June 17 massively in favour of Motion 590 that called for the House of Commons to approve free votes on matters of conscience such as abortion and euthanasia. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Unison in Chorus

Christian crowd to celebrate together

Voices Together logo (Photo Credit: The Point)

An upcoming event organized by Evangelicals and Pentecostals calls for a unity among all Christians.

VoicesTogether is a multi-Christian worship and prayer event on July 1 at the Pacific Coliseum. “This year is the third consecutive event,” said Marjeta Bobnar. “It’s a step forward in local Christian unity.” 
“I am the only Catholic there, as [the core] is comprised of mostly different Pentecostal churches,” states Bobnar, who is part of the core team running the event, and also the coordinator for ecumenical and interfaith relations for the RCAV.

The style of praise at Voices Together is influenced heavily by the Pentecostal worship, which is very energetic. Bobnar noted that compared to the traditional Catholic worship, “the worship is very different.”

“It’s very loud,” she laughed. “To see how other churches worshipped was good. Being raised a Catholic, this was a learning moment …to see my brothers and sisters in faith.”

Bobnar noted the similarities to the Catholic Charismatic approach to prayer. “It is in a sense very encouraging. It was an opening [of perspective].”

“If we’d like to achieve Christian unity, we have to work for it.”

The Voices Together event will be held at the Pacific Coliseum from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, and are available here. For more, contact Bobnar at 604-683-0281 ext. 50425 or mbobnar@rcav.org.

Summer Blast for Catholic Class

Continued learning an option at local Catholic College

St. Mark's College. (Photo Credit: St. Mark's College)

A local theological college continues to offer education throughout summer vacation.

Maureen Wicken, the coordinator for St. Mark’s College, said that after a three-year hiatus, St. Mark’s is offering intellectual courses to improve one’s faith and increase knowledge.

“Participants will get a world-class opportunity right in their own back yard,” said Wicken. The courses will seek to improve both faith and reason, she continued. “Faith and Reason are like two wings of the human spirit by which it soars to the truth.

Several courses are available for the summer semester at St. Mark’s College, including Scripture, Philosophy, and Solidarity with the poor. The upcoming Synod on the Family will also be featured. These courses will help encourage the attendees to grow in faith and “grow those wings on which they can ‘soar to the truth’” themselves, Wicken stated.

“A day of study in prayer, reflection, and joining the community for fellowship,” Wicken described. “Solid information and vibrant formation will result in your transformation [of your mind and spirit].”

Instructors will include Dr. Sam Rocha, Fr. Walter Vogels and St. Mark's own, Dr. Lynda Robitaille.

Both daily and single week courses are available, and students will celebrate Morning Liturgy of the Hours and daily Mass. Email continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca for more questions.

Joggers raise funds for Advokate

Charity hopes to expand into Mission with help from fundraiser

More than 200 people participated in the Walk for Life at Mill Lake Park June 6. The event raised $35,000 for Advokate, an Abbotsford-based pro-life group. Photos submitted.

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A gust of wind blows Pope Francis's cassock during his general audience in St. Peter's Square. CNS photo / Max Rossi, Reuters.

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Holy See announces Canadian delegates to October family synod

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The Holy See released on June 16 the names of the Canadian delegates to the upcoming synod on the family taking place in Rome October 4-25. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Vocations directors bond over pretzels

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Vanier Institute of the Family turns 50

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The Vanier Institute of the Family marked its 50th anniversary June 10-11th with a conference that revealed how much society and notions of family have changed in five decades. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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Ottawa resident worked with Blessed Oscar Romero

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Father Duggan reflects on four years of priesthood

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Cardinal Kasper backpedals

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Students pledge to help needy children

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Pope Francis exchanges his zucchetto with one given by someone in the crowd as he leaves his general audience in St. Peter's Square. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

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Cardinal Burke warmly received in Ottawa

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