Way of Light: Sign-up for Daily Prayers During Easter
The Way of Light, or the Stations of the Resurrection, follow key events in the life of Jesus following His Resurrection. This prayer is an opportunity for us to reflect on the truth of the Christian mystery: That Christ has conquered death, and in conquering death, He gives us hope in the Resurrection and the life to come. Starting on Easter Sunday, you can receive short, daily prayers right to your inbox beginning on Easter Sunday. Sign up at rccav.org/light

Take Action to Support Bill C-218
Write your Member of Parliament Today! Visit HelpNotHarmCanada.ca

You’re invited to visit HelpNotHarmCanada.ca where you can e-mail your Member of Parliament (MP), asking for their support of Bill C-218 (The Right to Recover Act), which would amend the Criminal Code to prevent Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) from being provided when mental illness is the sole underlying condition. Without this change, MAiD will be available for those suffering from mental illness alone beginning in March 2027.
Chances are you know someone struggling with mental illness — a family member, friend, or colleague. As Catholics and Canadians, we are called to offer care, hope, and protection — not death — to those who are suffering and most vulnerable. Visit HelpNotHarmCanada.ca today and ask your MP to support Bill C-218.

Journey Through Lent Videos                                     
On this Fifth Sunday, Bishop Miehm of Petersborough, Ontario provides a reflection on the raising of Lazarus. Watch this week’s video from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops at  cccb.ca/lent
Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group Grieving is a sacred process, and expressing loss is essential to healing. You are invited to participate in the upcoming Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group at Gardens of Gethsemani. This is a free, 6-week series that runs every Saturday from April 18 to May 30. Come and be comforted by one another by receiving Christ’s love and consolation. Please register by Monday, April 13 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
40 Days for Life Vancouver                                    
40 Days for Life is an internationally focused pro-life campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil for the protection of life from conception to its natural end. You are invited to take part by signing up individually or with your parish group. 

• Through March 29, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
                                         Daily Vigil
                                         4818 Willow Street, Vancouver

You are also invited to join the nightly rosary online via Zoom at 8 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.                                    

St. Gemma Galgani: Mystic and Saint Saint
Gemma Galgani witnesses to the radical call of following Christ. Although suffering family tragedy, longterm illness, and rejection from religious communities, these experiences brought her closer to the wounds of Jesus. Called to sanctity, we can learn from Saint Gemma who embraced suffering. Saturday, April 11, 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Health Ethics Seminar & Conference
Providence Health Care is hosting its Annual Health Ethics Seminar from April 20–23, followed by its Annual Conference on April 24, 2026.
The four-day seminar will take place at Hotel Willo in downtown Vancouver and offers an intensive, case-based learning experience for those interested in navigating ethical dilemmas in health care. Topics include informed consent, substitute decision-making, involuntary treatment, health ethics and the law, and ethical issues at the beginning and end of life.
The event concludes with a one-day conference on Friday, April 24, bringing together health-care professionals, academic partners, and community members for plenary speakers and discussion.
Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.

Faith and Science Scholarship
The Vancouver Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists is excited to announce the 2026Faith and Science Essay Competition. Awards will be presented to two Catholic students enrolled in a science discipline at a post-secondary institution within the Archdiocese of Vancouver. The competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
The awards are as follows:

• First Place: $1,000   
• Second Place: $500

Submissions will be evaluated based on content and quality of the applicant’s essay or video reflection, with GPA not considered in the assessment.
The application deadline is May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Awardees will be announced by the end of May. Application details are available at  catholicscientistsvan.org/scholarship

The St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is awarding a $500.00 Bursary to any St. Patrick’s Parishioner graduating from Grade 12 in 2026, who is attending their first year of a Post Secondary Institution, Seminary or Convent and is a practising Catholic. 

Application’s are due March 31, 2026.  Please contact the Parish Office or contact Anna Mieszkowska at 604-463-2182 or [email protected] for an application form.

Additionally, the CWL would like to invite you to consider the following, additional opportunities:

Vancouver Diocesan Council Bursary (2 – $1000.00 Bursaries)
Criteria and application available at www.vancouvercwl.ca, due by March 31st

BC & Yukon Provincial Council Molly Boucher Bursary ($2,000.00)
Criteria and application can be downloaded from the BC & Yukon Provincial
website at www.bcyukoncwl.com, applications are due by April 30.

National CWL Bursary

Criteria and applications are available upon request from the national office or can be downloaded from www.cwl.ca. Applications due by May 31st.

Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe.  Send your Spirit upon these students and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.