December 14th Around the Archdiocese

Find out what's happening around the Archdiocese

• Living Waters Fund - Applications Now Open

• Unique Call of Women in the Church - Fiat Young Adult Catholic Women's Group

• Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass

• Christmas Outreach to the Homeless 2025

• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Mass

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Living Waters Fund — Applications Now Open

$350,000 in project-based grants are available to Catholic organizations that accompany women facing adversity.

The Archdiocese of Vancouver invites Catholic organizations to apply for the new Living Waters Fund, which supports mission-aligned projects that help women find safety, stability, and healing. Established through the generosity of supporters at the 2025 Archbishop’s Dinner, the fund will award $350,000 in project-based grants.

Applications for Round 1 are open until December 31, 2025. Learn more and apply at support.rcav.org/living-waters-fund

Unique Call of Women in the Church: Fiat Young Adult Catholic Women's Group

Friday | January 23 | 6PM to 8:30PM | Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Convent

Join the Religious Sisters of the Archdiocese of Vancouver as we dive into the unique contributions of women saints in a four-part series. The next presentation focuses on St. Joan of Arc, with discussion, reflection, and a themed dessert to follow. All Catholic women ages 18-35 discerning God's will in their lives are welcome! On Friday, January 23, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist convent (2811 Venables St. Vancouver). Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass

Sunday | February 8 | 1:15PM | St. Patrick’s Parish

At every stage of their married life, couples form each other by guiding their husband or wife to a deeper and more intimate friendship with their partner and Lord. Come and celebrate your anniversary with other couples in the Archdiocese of Vancouver on Sunday, February 8, 1:15 pm at St. Patrick's Parish. Learn more and register at family.rcav.org.

Christmas Outreach to the Homeless 2025

Thursday | December 25 | 2PM to 5:30PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral

We love meeting new people, making new friends, sharing our love for God, praying for His presence and guidance, and going out bringing His hope and love to the homeless, the addicted, and the prostituted. Spend Christmas day with Catholic Street Missionaries (CSM) and reach out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. All young adults aged 19-39 are welcome! Thursday, December 25, from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Mass

Saturday | December 27 | 9AM | Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Port Coquitlam

Join us for a special Mass in honour of the little ones we have lost and for all their loved ones who have been affected. The Mass will be followed by a reception and a short introduction by Donna Crombie from Elizabeth Ministry. At Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Port Coquitlam on Saturday, December 27 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.