The B.C. Catholic

The B.C. Catholic The B.C. Catholic is the official newspaper of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver.

We tell stories that reveal the heart of Jesus Christ and draw people to his Church. Catholic is a weekly publication serving the needs of the Catholic Community in British Columbia and is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

“It is important to take a look at why the Church emphasizes the significance of [Saint John the Baptist’s] arrival in t...
06/19/2026

“It is important to take a look at why the Church emphasizes the significance of [Saint John the Baptist’s] arrival in the world... It is no small detail that St. John was set aside for the Lord’s work before he was even born,” writes Clare Lazzuri.

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The Combatting Hate Act, the controversial piece of legislation that abolishes the longstanding sincere religious text d...
06/19/2026

The Combatting Hate Act, the controversial piece of legislation that abolishes the longstanding sincere religious text defence from Canada’s hate speech laws, completed final passage on June 17.

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In honour of the 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities, we wanted to dig into some interesting Catholic stories and topics sur...
06/19/2026

In honour of the 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities, we wanted to dig into some interesting Catholic stories and topics surrounding the beautiful game, including the likelihood of a Vatican World Cup team, the love of many recent popes for soccer, and the surprising number of Team USA members who outwardly profess their Catholic and Christian beliefs.

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The show “gloriously mixes comedy, tragedy, and personal interactions, with a superb example of selfless human action,” ...
06/19/2026

The show “gloriously mixes comedy, tragedy, and personal interactions, with a superb example of selfless human action,” writes Alan Charlton.

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Archbishop Richard Smith has marked the 10th anniversary of the legalization of euthanasia and assisted su***de in Canad...
06/18/2026

Archbishop Richard Smith has marked the 10th anniversary of the legalization of euthanasia and assisted su***de in Canada by calling Catholics in Vancouver to witness to the dignity of every person.

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“Homeschooling has allowed us to create a domestic world in which our growing philosophy of education intertwines with f...
06/18/2026

“Homeschooling has allowed us to create a domestic world in which our growing philosophy of education intertwines with family life,” writes Nicholas Elbers.

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“Here is a man with soldiers and a household to manage, yet he makes room for God. His devotion is real, and God sees it...
06/17/2026

“Here is a man with soldiers and a household to manage, yet he makes room for God. His devotion is real, and God sees it,” writes Father Ho.

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‘Our normal everyday actions—patience during toilet training mistakes or holding hands with a spouse at the back of the ...
06/17/2026

‘Our normal everyday actions—patience during toilet training mistakes or holding hands with a spouse at the back of the church—can become a witness to love, commitment, and joy in the midst of trials,” writes Agnieszka Ruck.

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Tomorrow, June 17th, marks ten years of MAiD in Canada. Reporter Terry O’Neill looks at growing concerns with oversight ...
06/17/2026

Tomorrow, June 17th, marks ten years of MAiD in Canada. Reporter Terry O’Neill looks at growing concerns with oversight and accountability as MAiD deaths continue to rise.

Critics say British Columbia’s largely opaque review system leaves vulnerable patients at risk and provides little public transparency about how safeguards are being enforced.

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According to The Catechism of the Catholic Church, “the transmission to the whole human race of the original sin and its...
06/16/2026

According to The Catechism of the Catholic Church, “the transmission to the whole human race of the original sin and its consequences is a mystery we cannot fully understand,” writer Father Hawkswell.

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