June 8th Around the Archdiocese

Communications AllSaints
Jun 6
2 min read

Find out what's happing around the Archdiocese

Stay Connected With Archbishop Smith
Bereavement Support Survey
KOC Student Bursary
Arise Youth Retreat
Mass Wedding For Civilly Married Couples

Stay Connected With Archbishop Smith

As Archbishop Richard Smith begins his ministry in Vancouver, you're invited to journey with him on social media. Follow for reflections, messages, and glimpses into parish life through photos and videos. Stay updated with event highlights, responses to current news, and invitations to pray together as a community.

Facebook: facebook.com/vancouverarchbishop Instagram: instagram.com/vancouverarchbishop Threads: threads.com/@vancouverarchbishop

Take The Survey: Bereavement Support

Gardens of Gethsemani requests your participation in an online survey to help understand how people in our parishes experience grief, and how we can better support one another through it.

Your insights will directly shape new support programs, resources, and conversations around grief.

Thank you for being part of this meaningful effort. Please complete the survey at: surveymonkey.com/r/ms-l

Knights of Columbus Student Bursary

Applications are now open for the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursaries. The Knights of Columbus are awarding fourteen one-time bursaries of $1,000 each to young practicing Catholic students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Application forms may be requested until June 1. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.

Request an application form by contacting:

Christopher Chen - State Bursary ChairmanKnights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation#333 - 1231 Pacific BoulevardVancouver, BC V6Z0E2

chrischen.kofc@gmail.com.

Arise Youth Retreat

This 4-day, overnight retreat is for those born in 2010 and 2011 (Youth entering Grade 9 or 10 in September 2025).

By combining practical skills, a faith perspective and spiritual development, participants learn and grow in their faith through engaging activities (including outdoor recreation activities), presentations, games, skits, reflection, sharing and the opportunity to interact with each other in a faith-filled, safe environment.

We will explore self-identity, how to build community connections, and how to make Jesus Christ the centre of our lives.

From Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3 at Camp Jubilee, North Vancouver. Register by June 13 at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Mass Wedding For Civilly Married Couples

Civilly married couples are invited to deepen your journey in Christ by celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage. This special Marriage Mass for civilly married couples is a wonderful opportunity to open your heart to God’s grace and receive the full blessing of the Church. Archbishop Smith will preside over a Wedding Mass on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Parish in Richmond. Register by July 20 at beholdvancouver.org/events.