March 2nd Around the Archdiocese

Find out what's happing around the Archdiocese

• Prayer For The Holy Father

• St. Joseph's Society Second Collection

• 40 Days For Life Nightly Rosary

• Hope On The Horizon - Summer Outreach Program

• Wedding Mass For Civilly Married Couples

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Prayer for the Holy Father

Archbishop Miller asks you to join him in prayer for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, as he faces challenges with his health. May the Lord grant him strength, healing, and the comfort of our prayers.  

Almighty ever-living God, eternal health of believers,

Who willed that our infirmities

Be borne by your Only-Begotten Son for our salvation,

Listen in kindness to our prayers For your servant Francis, our Pope and Shepherd: Grant him, we implore you, your merciful help,

So that he may be restored to your Church in good health,

Ever ready to serve the flock you have entrusted to his care.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

Who lives and reigns with you In the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

St. Joseph's Society Second Collection

This Sunday's second collection supports our retired priests who have dedicated their entire life to the Church. Generous support from the community ensures a comfortable living environment, quality medical care, and other essential services for our retired priests.

You can make a tax-deductible donation to St. Joseph’s Society in-person at the parish or online at rcav.org/joseph.

40 Days for Life Nightly Rosary

40 Days for Life is an internationally focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion.

The Lenten campaign includes a nightly rosary at 8 p.m. Join us on Zoom every night from Wednesday, March 5 until April 12 as we pray together for an end to the injustice of abortion. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Hope on the Horizon - Summer Outreach Program

Are you a young adult (19–30) looking for a transformative experience of faith, service, and community?

Hope on the Horizon is a six-week homeless outreach and leadership program from July 14 - August 22, 2025, in downtown Vancouver. Live in community, receive faith formation, develop street ministry skills, and serve those in need while growing in your relationship with Christ.

No prior experience is needed—training, food, and accommodation are provided! Bursaries and fundraising options are available. For details and to apply, visit catholicstreetmissionaries.org/horizon  

The deadline to apply is April 11, 2025.

Wedding Mass 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.

The Archbishop 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.