by cwlnational | Jan 13, 2020 | Spotlight
On the First Sunday of Advent, Victoria Diocesan President Christa Grillmair and President-Elect Laurel Phyall travelled to the northern tip of Vancouver Island to visit the mission parishes of St. Bonaventure (Port Hardy) and St. Mary’s (Port McNeill). The...
by cwlnational | Dec 20, 2019 | In the News, Media, News Releases, Spotlight
During this Advent season, it becomes clearer that the excited waiting and anticipation of the arrival of the Christ child, the greatest gift the world has received, never diminishes with age. We all are children again, eagerly awaiting that holy night. Two...
by cwlnational | Feb 22, 2019 | Spotlight
St. Michael Parish Council (Fort Erie, Ontario) held its third annual Advent eVena Day of Prayer and Reflection on December 1, 2018. Using Chalice’s presentation and “I prayed for you” cards participants prayed for recipients and discussed the day’s theme...
by cwlnational | Jan 3, 2019 | Spotlight
The Cathedral of the Holy Family Parish Council (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) ran an Advent project to collect personal hygiene items for Moon Time Sisters. This organization supplies young women with the hygiene items so that they may remain in school, even during the...
by cwlnational | Dec 14, 2018 | Spotlight
Holy Trinity Parish Council (Trail, British Columbia) recently celebrated the beginning of Advent with a luncheon. A raffle was held and the proceeds were donated to the Pontifical Association of the Holy Childhood of Canada, an organization that provides financial...