November 16th Around the Archdiocese

Find out what's happening around the Archdiocese

• CWL Centenary Celebration

• "Permission" - Free Screening

• Date Night

• Trust : Advent Mini-Retreat for Men

• Reconciling Christian and Indigenous Histories and Humanities

• Knights Christmas Market

• Catholic Young Adults Christmas Dinner 2025

• Ignatian Spiritual Exercises for Men

• "Christ is King" - Lecture by Fr. David Bellusci, OP

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CWL Centenary Celebration

Saturday | November 29 | 2:00PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral

The Vancouver Diocesan Catholic Women's League will celebrate the conclusion of its 100th year anniversary with a special mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Archbishop Smith will celebrate. All CWL members are encouraged to attend.

“Permission” - Free Online Screening

Catholic filmmaker Kevin Dunn's new docudrama film Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church is now streaming for free online at permissionthefilm.com. The film offers a timely invitation to rediscover and renew the Church’s mission and power through openness to the Holy Spirit. Watch Permission online, or host a local screening with family, friends, and ministry or parish groups. Afterwards, take time to reflect and discuss how God might be calling you to give Him permission in your life and ministry. For more information, please contact production.dunnmedia@gmail.com.

Date Night

Saturday | November 22 | 6:30PM to 9:00 PM | All Saints Parish, Coquitlam

All married couples, including mentor and mentee couples under the Witness to Love Program, are invited to join us for a joy-filled dinner of celebration and encouragement. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $45/couple. Registration deadline: Monday, November 17. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Trust: Advent Mini-Retreat for Men

Saturday | December 6 | 12:30PM to 6:00PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral

Trust is a men’s mini retreat featuring Deacon Tim Kostamo, with food, fellowship, inspiring presentations on trust, an outdoor Rosary with Alan Grohovac, a Testimonies of Trust panel, prayer ministry, confession, and Mass, followed by a pilgrimage to Holy Rosary Cathedral. Register by Dec. 5 at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Reconciling Christian and Indigenous Histories and Humanities

Saturday | November 22 | 10:00AM to 3:15PM | Seminary of Christ the King, Mission

Join us for a free lecture with Dr. Cecil Chabot, exploring how Christian and Indigenous histories can come together through faith and friendship. Drawing from his experience growing up in a Cree community in northern Ontario and his work in Catholic Social Teaching, Dr. Chabot will reflect on healing, dialogue, and building a shared future rooted in truth and hope. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m., followed by morning and afternoon talks from 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Knights Christmas Market

Saturday | November 22 | 11:00AM to 5:00PM | St. Thomas More Collegiate

Step into the holiday spirit at the annual Knights Christmas Market! This festive community tradition brings together local artisans, bakers, and creators for a one-day shopping experience filled with joy and cheer. Learn more at stmcpa.ca/kcm2025.

Catholic Young Adults Christmas Dinner 2025

Saturday | November 22 | 5:00PM to 11:00 PM | St. Augustine’s Parish, Vancouver

St. Augustine & Holy Rosary Cathedral Young Adults ministries are thrilled to co-host our fourth, annual Christmas Dinner Dance! All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for a night of faith, fellowship, and fun, with great food, games, music, and community. Don’t miss this chance to meet new friends, dance the night away, and make unforgettable memories! Fee starts at $38. Learn more and purchase your tickets via beholdvancouver.org/events.

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises for Men

Friday to Sunday | December 5 to 7 | Westminster Abbey

The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises provide us with the necessary tools to discern spirits and recognize God's will for our sanctification in our everyday lives. The Ignatian Weekend Silent Retreat is a modified version of the Spiritual Exercises following St. Ignatius' 18th Annotation guidelines. All are welcome! Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.

“Christ is King” - Free Public Lecture by Fr. David Bellusci, OP

Wednesday | November 26 | 7:00PM | Catholic Pacific College

“Christ is King” will be presented by CPC professor, Fr. David Bellusci, OP. He will speak on Christ's kingship at three levels: the personal encounter with Christ, the building of Christ’s kingdom on earth, and the eternal kingdom where Christ reigns as Everlasting King. This presentation celebrates the centenary of Pope Pius XI's encyclical, "Quas Primas" (1925-2025). Bring a friend! Free Registration: catholicpacific.ca/cpc3