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Our Spiritual Adoption Program has Begun

Registration has begun for our annual Spiritual Adoption Program. Please consider praying for nine months for a baby who is in danger of abortion. The prayer cards are available in the pews and at the registration table. You can register on our website. Spiritual Adoption Program – Day One: Even though, being only one cell your baby has his own unique set of DNA. Already determined is the color of eyes, blood type, hair color, height – everything.

The Month of the Holy Rosary

Did You Know that October is the month of the Holy Rosary? In 1206, our Blessed Mother, Mary gifted St. Dominic the Rosary as a mighty and powerful weapon against spiritual forces of darkness, personal sin and threats to our faith.  The prayers of the Rosary come from the Lord Himself, are found in Scripture and originate from the traditions of the Church.  Ascension Press points to these 10 benefits of praying the Rosary:  The Holy Rosary centres on the…

Job Posting: Financial Administrator – Diocese of Nelson

The Diocese of Nelson, which encompasses the Okanagan and Kootenays of beautiful British Columbia, is recruiting for the position of Diocesan Financial Administrator. The office is located in Kelowna at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. The Financial Administrator is responsible for oversight of all financial, administrative and business affairs of the Diocese. Provides strategic financial guidance and effective advisory support to the Bishop, parishes and the Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND). The Financial Administrator ensures compliance with regulatory…

Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger Memorial Bursary Program

Below you will find some information regarding this year’s Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI, Memorial Bursaries. Feel free to bring it to the attention of any young Catholic students you know who are planning to attend a post-secondary institution in BC in the fall. For a full list of the Terms of Reference please download the information form below. Any interested and qualified student must write to the State Bursary Chairman, at the following address, to request a bursary application…

Funeral for Honorato Augusto Marques

The family of Honorato Augusto Marques of Penticton, BC is saddened to announce his passing. Augusto passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at McKinney Place in Oliver. His Funeral Service will be held in St. Ann’s Church on Saturday, February 14 beginning at 10:30am. A reception in St. Ann’s Hall will follow the Funeral Service and Burial at the Cemetery. Augusto’s obituary can be found on the Providence Funeral Homes website.

Funeral for Father Jim Ratcliffe

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson, British Columbia, has lost a beloved priest with the peaceful passing of Reverend James “Jim” Ratcliffe of Kelowna on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Sun Pointe Village. Father Jim’s obituary can be found on the Springfield website. A prayer service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church.…

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2024, with the theme ” Hope and Act with Creation,” was released on June 27. The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is celebrated every September 1. On this occasion, the Holy Father writes a Message addressed to the Catholic Church and to all people of good will. Read the the Holy Father’s message <here>.
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