- Revealing the Mystery and the Beauty of the Mass
Blessings everyone! Follow our weekly reflections revealing of the parts of the Mass, how they inspire us to worship and bring us to community. The Mass is the most important prayer for Catholics. It is a time set aside to pray and come humbly before our God in prayer and worship. We may come to the Church feeling happy, sad, angry, joyful, anxious, busy or at peace. We may come alone, with friends or with family. We may even come […] - Commissioning Reflection
What a blessing it is for us to follow in the footsteps of the apostles, and be commissioned in our ministry service, just as they were commissioned by Jesus. Commissioning blesses us, and affirms the use of the gifts that God has given us. As we journey in our walk with Jesus, He invites us to partner with him in sharing His love with others. There is nothing greater or more rewarding than to invest our time, and talents into […] - Faith Renewal – The ABC’s of Being Catholic – The Letter “Z”
By: Bernadette Parrott Welcome to our Faith Renewal Series that is exploring The ABCs of Being Catholic. We are invited on a journey through the alphabet to explore Catholic terms, beliefs, and traditions. In this post we focus on the letter “Z”. If you missed our Introduction to this series <click here>. To go back to the letter “Y” post <click here>. Zeal September 2, 2021 I began this journey through the ABCs with Adoration, and I’m going to end […] - Faith Renewal – The ABC’s of Being Catholic – The Letter “Y”By: Bernadette Parrott Welcome to our Faith Renewal Series that is exploring The ABCs of Being Catholic. We are invited on a journey through the alphabet to explore Catholic terms, beliefs, and traditions. In this post we focus on the letter “Y”. If you missed our Introduction to this series <click here>. To go back to the letter “X” post <click here>. To go to the letter “Z” post <click here>. Yoke August 30, 2021 A yoke is a wooden […]
- Faith Renewal – The ABC’s of Being Catholic – The Letter “X”By: Bernadette Parrott Welcome to our Faith Renewal Series that is exploring The ABCs of Being Catholic. We are invited on a journey through the alphabet to explore Catholic terms, beliefs, and traditions. In this post we focus on the letter “X”. If you missed our Introduction to this series <click here>. To go back to the letter “W” post <click here>. To go to the letter “Y” post <click here>. XC or XCS August 26, 2021 X Marks the […]
Revealing the Mystery and the Beauty of the Mass
Blessings everyone! Follow our weekly reflections revealing of the parts of the Mass, how they inspire us to worship and bring us to community. The Mass is the most important prayer for Catholics. It is a time set aside to pray and come humbly before our God in prayer and worship. We may come to the Church feeling happy, sad, angry, joyful, anxious, busy or at peace. We may come alone, with friends or with family. We may even come…
Nelson CWL Diocesan Bursary
A Bursary of $500 will be awarded to 2 students who have completed 1 year or more in a recognized Post Secondary School program and are intending to take further academic studies or trades training on a full time basis. Who can apply? A student who shows leadership skills and concerns for the community and is a daughter/son or granddaughter/grandson of a CWL member of good standing for at least 2 years within the Diocese of Nelson. Or the student…
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.…
Why Should Bill C-9 be Withdrawn?
Core Arguments for Withdrawal (Summarized) Here’s why many believe Bill C-9 should be withdrawn — especially to protect religious freedom: ✅ 1. It Risks Criminalizing Faith-Based Speech Without the religious-expression defence, quoting scripture or teaching doctrine honestly could be legally risky. ✅ 2. Creates Legal Uncertainty Faith communities may curtail religious teachings out of fear of misinterpretation or legal complaint. ✅ 3. Threatens Charter Freedoms Freedom of religion and expression are fundamental rights in Canada’s Charter — and critics believe…
Holy Cross & St. Carlo Acutis Academy Christmas Concert
Please enjoy the Holy Cross School and St. Carlo Acutis LEGACY Academy Christmas Concert. Program:
Did You Miss Our Advent Retreat?
Brother Jeff led our parish community in an Advent Reflection focused on the Word. There were 2 sessions to choose from: an evening at St. John Vianney or a morning at St. Ann’s. If you missed it, you can watch a video recording of the first session at St. John Vianney:
Father Neil’s 2025 Christmas Letter
As we approach Christmas, we celebrate the astonishing truth that God comes close—closer than our fears, our failures, and our anxieties. Emmanuel enters the ordinary places of our lives and asks a courageous question of each of us: Will you make room for Me?
Christmas Hamper Campaign 2025
Planning is underway for our annual Christmas Hamper Campaign, and we are confident we will be able to fulfill the requests we receive with your continued help. We are blessed with the support you have given to St Vincent de Paul Society, and we hope you will join us again as we work towards filling and delivering Christmas hampers and gifts to those in need. Once more we are asking for volunteers and have posted our work schedule on the…