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Nicholas Elbers is a reporter for The B.C. Catholic, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada.

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A groom flashes a peace sign at wedding-goers while processing out of St. Mary’s Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after having his marriage sacramentally blessed at the Marriage Mass on Oct. 19, 2024. Credit: Nicholas Elbers/The B.C. Catholic

Couples find sacramental marriages ‘in God’s perfect timing’

Nov 23, 2024 / 07:00 am

In total 121 couples had their marriages convalidated this year in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, an increase from last year's 42.

Young people use mobile devices in isolation from each other at Willowbrook Mall in Langley, British Columbia. In their pastoral letter on social media, the Canadian bishops suggest fasting from screens once a week and taking a “Technology Sabbath.” Credit: Paul Schratz

Canadian bishops praise those who witness on social media but warn ‘don’t be naive’

Feb 4, 2024 / 09:00 am

In a Jan. 24 pastoral letter, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops focused on social media and offered “commitments” to engage with people on social media.

Polish dancers at the reception following this year's World Day for Migrants and Refugees Mass at St. Paul’s Parish in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, on Sept. 23, 2023. Credit: Nicholas Elbers

Migrants and refugees Mass in Canada celebrates universality, vibrancy of the Church

Oct 7, 2023 / 07:00 am

A Mass celebrating the annual World Day for Migrants and Refugees was held Sept. 23 in Richmond, British Columbia, showing the vibrancy of the worldwide Church.

Ukrainian refugee and artist Serhii Kolodka in his studio at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, where he is putting the finishing touches on two large icons destined for Holy Spirit Parish in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Nicholas Elbers/B.C. Catholic

Ukraine iconographer and artist paints history while it’s still unfolding

Jul 22, 2023 / 04:00 am

Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, has supported more than 1,000 refugees since the war started.

Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition speaks with listeners at a March 2023 presentation at St. Nicholas Church in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. “Most people ask for euthanasia because they are going through a difficult time of life,” Schadenberg said. Credit: Nicholas Elbers

Culture of loneliness meets culture of death in Canada’s MAiD epidemic, speaker says

Apr 3, 2023 / 07:47 am

“The question is not why are they being approved for euthanasia, the question is why are they asking for it?”