News & Views (Page 2)
Catholic Mountain Star
Please find attached the Fall 2025 issue of the Catholic Mountain Star.
Bishop Gregory Update
We wish to provide an update on the health of our beloved Bishop Gregory Bittman. While the recovery process has been longer and more complex than expected, Bishop Gregory remains deeply rooted in faith and prayer. He continues to draw strength from the love and prayer support of the diocesan family.
KC 64th Annual Charity Appeal
The 2025 Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal has been launched! The Raffle runs until December 13, 2025 with three early bird draws.
Letter from Bishop Bittman Re: Additional Surgery
As you know, in December 2024 I had major surgery at Vancouver General Hospital. Once again, I am facing another surgery within the next four to six weeks for the same condition.
Pilgrimage Tour to Marian Sites in Portugal, Spain, and France
St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Revelstoke invites you to join then for a 12-day Pilgrimage Tour in April 2026 to Marian sites in Portugal, Spain, and France. Please contact the Tour coordinator Tamaralea Nelles for details and to register. She can be reached by email or 778-490-0018.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
A message from HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 27 July 2025.
Job Posting: Education Assistants
Holy Cross School is looking for Education Assistants to join our team of professionals in September of this year. The applicants must be very eager to work with children at any age from Kindergarten until Grade Nine. They should be willing to work with, and take direction from, very experienced teachers. Preference will be given to those having completed the Education Assistant Course, but having this course is not an absolute necessity. The hours expected are 6 per day during…
The Election of Pope Leo XIV
The 266th Successor of Saint Peter, and 267th Pope Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, on 14 September 1955. As a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.), in which he held various leadership positions, he dedicated many years of service to the Augustinian missions in Peru as a priest and seminary professor. He was eventually appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, by Pope Francis. As a Bishop of the Church in Peru, he served as Vice President…
Pastoral Letter on Catholic Schools
As Mother and Teacher, the Church labours to bring the Gospel to the worldin every age and continually draws on the rich legacy of faith and service that hasguided her mission through the centuries. The apostolate of Catholic education is a treasured part of this tradition. It is essential to the Church’s “identity and mission.” Download the full letter below to learn about how Catholic Schools share a mission, teach the whole person, support faith and life shared in a…
Surgery Follow-up and Thank You
I am grateful to God and I am very grateful for your prayers. Please read my letter for an update. Gregory J BittmanBishop of Nelson