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Rose Prince Pilgrimage to take place in Lejac

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Rose Prince Pilgrimage to take place in Lejac All are invited to honour the memory of Rose Prince July 5-7Pilgrims will have the chance to sing, learn, and pray for peace and healing together at the Rose Prince Lejac Pilgrimage. Aboriginal and non-aborginal communities are invited to join the ceremony.

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Walkers gather at Crossroads

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Walkers gather at Crossroads Pro-life walkers aim to establish a Culture of Life2012 Crossroads team with Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre (BCC file photo).The 2013 Crossroads pro-life walk is coming up fast.

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Talitha Koum Society turns 13

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Talitha Koum Society turns 13 Whitehorse bishop attends transition house milestoneBishop Gary Gordon of Whitehorse addresses the gathering at Talitha Koum’s anniversary celebration May 11 at St. Mary’s in Vancouver.

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Saint may have to wait

A statue of Jesuit Father Matteo Ricci stands outside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Beijing in this 2007 photo. CNS photo / Nancy Wiechec.Relations with China affect timing of Matteo Ricci causeBy Estefania AguirreVATICAN CITYApproval for the beatification of the Italian Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci, who ministered in China 500 years ago, depends to some degree on the Vatican’s relations with China

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Ukrainian prelates gather for working group

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Ukrainian prelates gather for working group Bishop Ken Nowakowski of New West leads ‘vibrant parish’ renewalBishop Ken Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster leads a Divine Liturgy in Lviv, Ukraine May 14.(Photo submitted.) Bishop Ken Nowakowski, the Eparch of New Westminster, led multiple sessions of the Working Group for the Strategic Development of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Brukhovitsi, Ukraine, May 13 and 14.The prelate was assisted by Bishop Bohdan Dzyurakh, the Secretary General of the Synod of Ukrainian Bishops, along with clergy and laity from Europe, and the Americas.Bishop Nowakowski and other members of the Working Group.(Photo submitted.) The working group has the responsibility to assist the Ukrainian Bishops in implementing a plan put forth by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk (head of the Ukrainian Church) in his pastoral letter: The Vibrant Parish: The Place to Encounter the Living Christ.The Eparch of New West pictured alongside dozens of his fellow clergymen.(Photo submitted.)The working group examined the progress so far and brought up new documents to help priests with pastoral planning and administration. Posted by The Busy Catholic at 4:38 PM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to Facebook Posted by: Alistair Burns Reactions: ; Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)Rules for commenting Posts and comments to The Busy Catholic must be marked by Christian charity and respect for the truth

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Pontificate in Blessed Virgin’s hands

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Pontificate in Blessed Virgin’s hands Pope Francis and his work consecrated to Our Lady of FatimaPilgrims attend a candlelight vigil at the Marian shrine of Fatima in central Portugal. CNS photo / Rafael Marchante, Reuters.

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Pupils score funds for Brazilian soccer club

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St. Thomas Aquinas students kick-start donations of training gear, equipment to Sao PaoloLuke Harris (left), Kiara Machry, Lucas Wagorn, Amy Crawford, Brooke Marklund, and Matthew Callaghan, all Grade 8 students at St.

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Pupils score funds for Brazilian soccer club

Pro-life cause continues to advance

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Pro-life cause continues to advance Director optimistic about outcomes of Motion 408Conservative MP Mark Warawa speaks at the March for Life in Ottawa this year. His motion against sex-selective abortion was deemed non-votable in March.

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Cardinal Collins warns against gambling

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Cardinal Collins warns against gambling ‘False Eden’ promised through addiction (Caption: Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto processes out of the papal conclave’s opening Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica March 12.

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Cardinal Collins warns against gambling

One-child policy causes reign of terror

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One-child policy causes reign of terror Horror of female gendercide driven home during National March for LifeReggie Littlejohn speaks at the May 9 Rose Dinner.

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One-child policy causes reign of terror

Surprise! I’m really here!

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Surprise!

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Surprise! I’m really here!

No to the wall

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No to the wall U.S.

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No to the wall

Satisfy all desires

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Satisfy all desires God’s living water does just that, Pope proclaimsPope Francis exchanges skull caps with a young girl after arriving for his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 8.

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Seminarian to be ordained to deaconate

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All invited to celebrate with Nicholas Meisl May 10Nicholas Meisl chats with Sister Mary Jacinta, OP, on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 21. Meisl was instituted in the ministry of acolyte that day

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Recognizing 25 years

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Recognizing 25 years Missionaries of Charity mark 25th anniversary of their arrival in VancouverArchbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the arrival of the Missionaries of Charity in Vancouver April 27.

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Who needs fetal stem cells?

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Who needs fetal stem cells? Doctor calls stem cell surgery on toddler revolutionaryKyoto University Professor Shinya Yamanaka of Japan in April 2009 and John Gurdon of Britain in London Oct

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To kill or not to kill has become a question

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To kill or not to kill has become a question Opponents of euthanasia step up campaign in advance of May 18 MarchA crucifix is carried in procession across the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City during the Eucharistic Congress in 2008. There will be a march of a different kind in the city May 18.

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So-called ‘Hipster Jesus’ ads beckon in Brooklyn

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So-called ‘Hipster Jesus’ ads beckon in Brooklyn New York City diocese’s campaign to show Church’s ‘cooler side’The Diocese of Brooklyn commissioned the “Original Hipster” ad, a tongue in cheek reference to Christ’s radical message.(Photo credit: Diocese of Brooklyn) The Diocese of Brooklyn’s new advertising blitz to bring the faithful back to the pews has caused a stir in the New York City borough.

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Right-to-lifers get writing

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Right-to-lifers get writing Students win Webb essay prizesPeople carry a large banner during the National March for Life in Ottawa May 10, 2012.

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Provincial election primer

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Provincial election primer Voters have to telephone or email political officesVatican firefighters secure a smokestack on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican March 9. This method of releasing voting results is more picturesque than what will be used in B.C

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Provincial election primer