January 18th Around the Archdiocese

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Special Prayer Intention for Catholic Health Care
Are You Called to the Priesthood, Diaconate, or Religious Life?
Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass
Mass Wedding for Civilly Married Couples
Regnum Christi Lenten Retreat for Men and Women

Special Prayer Intention for Catholic Health Care

A court case began this week involving St. Paul’s Hospital. The case pertains to whether faith-based health care facilities are permitted to operate in accordance with their values by not providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). It will challenge Catholic healthcare and its place within Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system.

Lord Jesus, Divine Healer, you sought out the sick, the marginalized, and those cast aside. We pray for all who receive care at St. Paul’s Hospital, for their families and loved ones, and for all healthcare workers who serve with compassion. We entrust this court case to your care. Grant wisdom to those who must decide it, that justice may prevail and that Catholic healthcare may continue its mission without compromise. Help us to protect those who are most vulnerable and to build a society where every human life is sacred.

Are you called to the Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious life?

St. Paul tells us that we have been sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be a holy people. Could it be that you or someone in your family is being called to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister? Learn more and contact the Archdiocese of Vancouver Vocations Office at vocationsvancouver.ca

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/mam. The deadline to purchase a certificate is January 19, 2026.

Mass Wedding for Civilly Married Couples

Are you civilly married and want to marry in the Church? There will be a Mass Wedding for civilly married couples on September 19. Attend the Information Session on February 7 at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Surrey. Learn more and register at rcav.org/filipino-ministry.