March 16th Around the Archdiocese

Find out what's happing around the Archdiocese

2024 Project Advance Record
Summer Outreach Program (Young Adults)
Men’s Retreat
Marriage Anniversary Mass
Wedding Mass For Civilly Married Couples
Leadership & Spirituality Course

Record-Breaking $7.7 Million Raised Through Project Advance 2024

The Archdiocese of Vancouver is pleased to announce that Project Advance 2024 has achieved a historic milestone, raising an unprecedented $7.7 million to support vital ministries, programs, and outreach efforts across the Archdiocese.

This year’s record-breaking success reflects the extraordinary generosity of 13,758 parishioners and donors who answered the call to give back to their communities and support the mission of the Church. With the theme "Building our Parish Community," Project Advance 2024 focused on fostering unity, strengthening parishes, and funding critical initiatives. Through the parish rebate program, $4.28 million will be distributed to parishes for local projects.

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.

BELONG: Catholic Men's Retreat

Saturday | April 12th | 9am - 12:30pm | Mary Pattison Chapel @ Pacific Academy | Surrey

This half-day retreat is a chance to step away from the busyness of life and meet other men who share your desire to grow in faith and virtue. Through honest conversations, shared experiences, and the celebration of Mass, you’ll build meaningful relationships that last beyond the event.

At Mary Pattison Chapel at Pacific Academy, Surrey, on Saturday April 12 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Marriage Anniversary Mass

Sunday | May 11th | 2:30pm | St. Paul’s Parish | Richmond

If you are celebrating a milestone marriage anniversary this year (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60+ years of marriage), we invite you to join us for the 2025 Marriage Anniversary Mass, celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller.

At St. Paul's Parish, Richmond, on Sunday, May 11, 2:30 pm. Register by April 18 at rcav.org/mam.

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.

Leadership And Spirituality Course - St. Mark's College

Tuesdays | April 8 - June 24 | Online

This course will focus on the spirituality of an engaged leader, one who tends to their own spiritual needs while leading others in Catholic organizations in healthcare, education, parish and society.

Models of Christian leadership and spiritual growth will be explored to enhance participants’ current and future practice of leadership in the midst of our global and post-modern age.

The virtual course will run every Tuesday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., from April 8 to June 24. Register by April 4 at beholdvancouver.org/events .