January 06, 2023

RCAV Friday Update 

January 6, 2023

Archdiocese offers a glorious Mass for a Pope who treasured beauty

Hundreds of the faithful gathered in Holy Rosary Cathedral Thursday to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict XVI and to thank God for his many contributions to the life of the Church.  

Archbishop Miller reflects on the Pope he once worked with

In the days following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Archbishop J. Michael Miller spoke about the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI and offered prayers for the Pontiff he worked with in Rome for three years. 

Canadian saints canonized by Pope Benedict - examples of faith
and charity

During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI beatified 870 people and canonized 45 saints, including two notable Canadians, St. Kateri Tekakwitha and
St. André Bessette. 

 

B.C. bishops reflect on Benedict, ‘a lamppost for the light of truth’

Pope Benedict XVI and Canadian bishops during their ad limina visit in 2006. Bishops from B.C. shared their memories of the late Pontiff with The B.C. Catholic.




Catholic converts share how Benedict XVI led them into Church

Pope Benedict XVI rides through St. Peter's Square in 2010. Catholic converts are sharing the role he had in bringing them into the Church. 


Assessing the popes of our times

The passing of Pope Benedict XVI prompts memories and an assessment of how he seems to have represented an age of truth, which expired in the world just as he was retiring.

Epiphany 2023


On Sunday, January 8, we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. Pope Francis reminds us, “As the feast of Epiphany approaches, we place the statues of the Three Kings in the Christmas crèche.

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January 2023

  • 7: Learning to Make Constructive Decisions- A PRH Workshop
  • 10: Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Ministry Education
  • 21: Water in the Desert: Adoration and Worship
  • 21: Bible in a Year Celebration
  • 22: Chinese New Year Mass with Archbishop Miller
  • 22- 23: Mother Theresa: No Greater Love Movie
  • 25: Inegritas: A Dialogue on Faith and Mental Health
  • 28: Love and Peace in the Year of the Rabbit
  • 31: Pray the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Retreat


To view more upcoming events, visit beholdvancouver.org/events.

Archbishop Miller's Homily on the life of Pope Benedict XVI

Solemn Pontifical Mass for the repose of the Soul of Pope Benedict XVI celebrated by Archbishop of Miller. Time stamps for his homily: 27:20 - 43:45