Homeless to receive handmade coats

Toques, scarves, toiletries, also given away free

Volunteer Donna Sali sports a finished coat. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

Dozens more homeless people will stay warm and dry this winter thanks to a dedicated group of sewers at Star of the Sea Parish. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Pope Francis asks forgiveness for scandals in the Church

Pope Francis greets Chilean miners during his general audience in St. Peter's Square. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

Pope Francis opened this Wednesday's general audience by apologizing for unspecified scandals that have recently arisen at the Vatican. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Sisters Legacy monument unveiled

Sisters who contributed to the growth of Saskatchewan in education and health care are honoured as the Sisters Legacy Monument is unveiled in Wascana Park, Regina. Frank Flegel, Prairie Messenger.

The sisters who contributed to the growth of Saskatchewan in education and health services were honoured Oct. 1 as the Sisters Legacy Monument was unveiled in Wascana Park. "They came here as pioneers well before Saskatchewan was created, started schools, provided health care, opened hospitals enduring hardships we can only imagine," said a variety of speakers at the official unveiling. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.