November 2nd Around the Archdiocese

Find out what's happening around the Archdiocese

• Archbishop's Pastoral Letter for the Month of Holy Souls

• Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Clergy, and Consecrated Men and Women

• Fiat Young Adult Catholic Women's Group

• Date Night

• Sancta Maria House Benefit Concert

• Catholic Young Adults Christmas Dinner 2025

• Prayer Service for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

• Lecture by Dr. Cecil Chabot : Reconciling Christian and Indigenous Histories and Humanities

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Archbishop Smith’s Pastoral Letter for the Month of Holy Souls

Archbishop Smith invites us to pray for the faithful departed during the month of November. To help guide our prayer, Gardens of Gethsemani will offer daily prayers throughout November. Each takes only a few minutes to pray. You can sign up to receive them by email at rccav.org/november.

Read the rest of his Pastoral Letter here : https://rcav.org/announcements/archbishop-s-pastoral-letter-for-the-month-of-holy-souls

Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Clergy, and Consecrated Men and Women

Wednesday | November 5 at 12:10PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver

All are welcome to attend this special Liturgy concelebrated by the priests of the Archdiocese. Remember those who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver and pray that the Lord will send more dedicated men and women to continue their ministry. At Holy Rosary Cathedral on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Fiat Young Adult Catholic Women’s Group

Friday | November 14 | 6PM - 8:30PM | Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Convent 

Join the Religious Sisters of the Archdiocese of Vancouver as we dive into the unique contributions of women saints in a four-part series. The next presentation focuses on St. Catherine of Siena, with discussion, reflection, and a themed dessert to follow. All Catholic women ages 18-35 discerning God's will in their lives are welcome! On Friday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia convent (3127 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam). Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.

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.

Sancta Maria House Benefit Concert

Saturday | November 15 | 7:00PM to 9:00 PM | St. Augustine’s Church

Join us for the HOPE RISING Benefit Concert to provide support for women seeking freedom from substance abuse and inspire hope and healing in a beautiful candle-lit church. Performances by: Top Line Vocal Collective (led by Juno nominee Warren Flandez), Musica Angelica Singers & Ensemble, Olga's Angels, and Sam Louis. Tickets by donation. Saturday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church. Learn more and reserve tickets at beholdvancouver.org/events.

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.

Prayer Service for  the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Sunday | November 2 | 3:00 PM | Adoration Chapel, Our Lady of Assumption, Port Coquitlam

Starting Sunday, November 2, and continuing every Sunday in November, Our Lady of the Assumption Bereavement Ministry will lead a Prayer Service for all the Holy Souls in purgatory. We warmly welcome you to join us in praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet for all of our departed family members and loved ones. Please feel free to invite any other parishioners or friends who may like to pray with us. Email: olasupport@shaw.ca

Lecture by Dr. Cecil Chabot : Reconciling Christian and Indigenous Histories and Humanities

Sunday | November 22 | 10:00AM - 3:00PM | Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC

In the last few years, the question of how Indigenous and non-Indigenous in Canada can go forward together has been close to our hearts. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission stirred up public awareness of the wrongs done through the residential school system. Pope Francis called for an honest look at the past but also a hope-filled return to the fullness of truth that the Gospel brings. Dr. Cecil Chabot will share his study and reflection on how our mutual understandings of humanity and history can draw us closer together. Lasting healing and reconciliation need deep foundations to be laid. Free admission. For more info, call 604-826-8975.