Friday, October 31, 2014

High school celebrates its first two decades


Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary rose from very humble beginnings in a parish parking lot
A choir at the Port Coquitlam high school sings during the anniversary celebration Oct. 2. Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, said Mass with about 200 students, parents, teachers, and alumni. Photo submitted.
 A high school that started as a collection of portables in the Our Lady of Assumption parking lot is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Also newly posted:

March of Saints aims to catechize Filipino children about heaven
Pope St. John XXIII is pictured in the Vatican Gardens with the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in the background in this undated photo. Some Filipino children may elect to dress as this very new saint. CNS photo / Catholic Press Photo.
Families in Manila are gearing up to march in a colourful Oct. 31 parade dressed as their favourite saints, to evangelize and to catechize on heaven and the communion of the saints. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Income-splitting for Canadian families welcomed by pro-traditional-family groups
A West Bank family prays together before beginning a meal. CNS photo / Debbie Hill.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Oct. 30 announcement of income-splitting for families with children has been welcomed by pro-traditional-family groups. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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