Sisters of St. Ann Celebrate Jubilees
Five Sisters of St. Ann celebrated significant anniversaries, since first professing their religious vows, when they gathered with the rest of the Community and guests…
Long Time Cathedralite Passes
Sylvia de Dood of Salmon Arm, BC died October 28 in Victoria. Much of her adult life was spent in Victoria, coming here to work…
Sister Mary Audrey Mable Beauvais, SSA Passes
(Sr. Mary Rose Dorothy) Born February 17, 1922, in Montreal, Quebec, the third of four children, died September 26, 2013, at Mount St. Mary Hospital,…
Sister Mary Audrey Mable Beauvais, SSA Passes
(Sr. Mary Rose Dorothy) Born February 17, 1922, in Montreal, Quebec, the third of four children, died September 26, 2013, at Mount St. Mary Hospital,…
ICN Board Member Passes Suddenly
Island Catholic News board member Steve Bentheim died unexpectedly in September. He was undergoing an operation in Kelowna and did not survive the procedure. He…
Canada’s Humanities Teacher
He had the piercing look, chiseled features and authoritative delivery to tell you what was up. Even his name conveyed strength. Roy Bonisteel was…
Fukushima Radiated Fish: Are They Reaching BC?
Following Japan’s devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, fear spread about risks of leaked radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant… Shunichi Tanaka, head of…
Discovering Spiritual Ireland (and Canada)
In October I had the remarkable experience of leading a youth retreat in Ontario. The group included the ministers of Pickering Village United Church, David…
Sisters of St. Ann’s Art Offers Glimpse of Victoria’s Past
One thing led to another. I went to see an installation of artworks by the Sisters of St. Ann at the Art Gallery of Greater…
Vancouver Truth and Reconciliation: A Sacramental Journey of Sorts
September 20th and 21st I had the honour of representing the Social Justice Team of Church of the Ascension Parish both as a witness at…