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St. Mark's to honour educational builders

UBC college to recognize three pillars of the archdiocesan community By Nathan Rumohr The B.C. Catholic Before expa

Violence in Latin America seen as a threat to US security

Gang warfare has caused 50,000 deaths in six years By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON In a countr

Canadian bishops issue staunch defense of religious freedom and conscience rights

Pastoral letter states that freedoms are not granted by the state but belong to all people By Deborah Gyapong Canadian

Sex exhibition draws complaints

Catholic Civil Rights League disgusted with controversial show By Deborah Gyapong Canadian Catholic News OTTAWA Th

Deacon to join the priesthood

Pablo Santa Maria drawn to clergy life after attending WYD 2002 By Nathan Rumohr The B.C. Catholic Deacon Pablo San

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Faithful offer their help to build Holy Cross

Nathan Rumohr - Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Parish full of trades-workers volunteer their time, talent, and treasure By Nathan Rumohr The B.C. Catholic Burnaby (Left) The new sanctuary at Holy Cross Parish. (Right) Volunteers renovate the sanctuary of Holy Cross Church in Burnaby during a three-week period in March. Nathan Rumohr / The B.C. Catholic / courtesy of Holy Cross Parish. In the early Church the faithful offered up what little they could to maintain their Church community. Parishioners...
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Dr. paints a grim future for seniors in utilitarian dystopia

Alistair Burns / BCC - Monday, 14 May 2012
'Generational war' looming in Canadian society with lower birth rates as main culprit By Alistair Burns The B.C. Catholic According Dr. Dermot Grenham, lecturer at the London School of Economics, a worldwide fertility decline will likely force seniors to stay in the workforce longer. www.sxc.hu Are worldwide fertility rates declining? Dr. Dermot Grenham, a lecturer at the London School of...
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St. Vianney House opens to foster clergy inquirers

Nathan Rumohr - Sunday, 13 May 2012
Archbishop and priests candidly share their journey to about 20 young men By Nathan Rumohr The B.C. Catholic Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB (centre), was an unexpected guest at a vocations gathering at Vianney House April 29. The event was hosted by Father Joseph Nguyen (left of Archbishop Miller), vocations director of the the Archdiocese of Vancouver, and featured testimonies from Father Anthony Ho (sixth from right) and Father Edwin Kulling (third from left). Nathan Rumohr / The B.C. Catholic. With a relic of St. John Vianney present, Father Joseph Nguyen, vocations director of the Archdiocese...
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Op-Ed

Shortage of religious orders

Paul Kokoski - Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Decay caused by a false reform and a distorted understanding of the evangelical counsels (poverty, chastity, and obedience) By Paul Kokoski Special to The B.C. Catholic Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, joins the Missionaries of Charity and seminarians in praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament. BCC file photo. I am glad to read about the Vatican announcing a major reform of women’s religious in the U.S. (reported in The B.C. Catholic April 30 issue, Page 16). The reform comes in light of their hardened defi ance...
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Irrational logic dominates personhood debate

Malin Jordan - Monday, 07 May 2012

A unified front of Conservatives, New Democrats, and Liberals opposed the motion By Malin Jordan The B.C. Catholic The debate over Stephen Woodworth’s private member’s Motion-312 on April 26 jarred my mind. I watched on CPAC as M-312 – the motion that, if passed, would create a committee to “investigate” when a human life would be legally defined as a person in Canada –...
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Sex outside marriage has devastating consequences especially for women

Deborah Gyapong / CCN - Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Relationship expert says its her mission to stop the spread of STDs By Deborah Gyapong Canadian Catholic News OTTAWA Pam Stenzel,  the Sex Lady  has traveled around the world warning youth about the dangers of sex outside marriage. Deborah Gyapong / CCN.Pam Stenzel, the Sex Lady has traveled around the world warning youth...
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Horrors of China's one-child policy revealed by activist's plight

Deborah Gyapong / CCN - Monday, 14 May 2012
Founder of the Population Research Institute calls Chen Guangcheng 'China's conscience' By Deborah Gyapong Canadian Catholic News OTTAWA Members of the Christian Defense Coalition pray outside the White House in Washington in support of Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng May 4. Chen has focused attention to the country's forced abortion and sterilization practices, leading to a crackdown by the government on his movement and prohibitions on contact with foreigners and the media. Yuri Gripas / CNS / Reuters.Members of the Christian Defense Coalition pray outside the White House in Washington in support of Chinese...
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Edmonton seminary and college get new leaders

Ramon Gonzalez/ WCR /CCN - Sunday, 13 May 2012
Two seasoned priests appointed rector and college president By Ramon Gonzalez Western Catholic Reporter EDMONTON (CCN) St. Joseph Seminary rector Father Stephen Hero. WCR file photo / CCN.St. Joseph Seminary rector Father Stephen Hero. WCR file photo / CCN.Newman College's new president Father Paul Terrio. WCR...
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Sports

Holy Cross rookies capture provincial lacrosse gold

Nathan Rumohr - Friday, 11 May 2012
Crusaders repeat as champions despite losing two-thirds of last year's team to graduation By Nathan Rumohr The B.C. Catholic It's difficult for any sports team to repeat as league champions, especially if that team...
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Vancouver College grad kicks at the door of pro football

Nathan Rumohr / BCC - Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brody McKnight hopes to land a job as a professional place-kicker in the NFL or the CFL By Nathan Rumohr The B.C. Catholic The last time a Vancouver College alumnus played in the NFL...
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Lions battle Bears in charity fundraiser in Abbotsford

Nathan Rumohr - Tuesday, 03 April 2012
Grey Cup Champions play St. John Brebeuf boys basketball team in an effort to help a local family By Nathan Rumohr The B.C. Catholic An Abbotsford boy received a big boost in his fight...
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Special

World Day of Communications Special

Makani Marquis - Saturday, 28 January 2012

Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization By Pope Benedict XVI Pontifical Council for Social Communications 46th World Day of Communications, May 20, 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we draw near to World Communications Day 2012, I would like to share with you some reflections concerning an aspect of the human process of communication which, despite its importance, is often overlooked and which, at the present...
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