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January 22 - February 7 , 2018
The Archdiocese of Vancouver celebrated the 2018 World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The theme chosen by Pope Francis for the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees is “ Welcoming , protecting , promoting , and integrating migrants and refugees .” In his letter , the Pope said that as Christians , “ we have the unique opportunity to advocate and support the concrete actions [ to welcome , protect , promote ,
Archdiocese celebrates 2018 World Day of Migrants and Refugees and integrate our migrant and refugee neighbours ],” and to share this message with all , especially our political and social leaders .
On January 21 , 2018 , the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees Mass was celebrated by Archbishop J . Michael Miller , CSB at St . Patrick Parish in Vancouver
Priests from different parishes as well as deacons attended the event and was attended by leaders of the different ethnic communities of the Archdiocese of Vancouver . Other organizations such as the
Couples for Christ Migrant Ministry and St . Mary ’ s Church Migrant Core Group also participated , and different representatives from the Polish , Vietnamese , El Salvadorean , Mexican , Korean , Chinese , Nigerian , East Indian , Pakistani , Indonesian , Croatian , Latino , Urdu , Tigrigna & Filipino communities were also present .
The Migrant Ministry is supported by various parishes within the Archdiocese of Vancouver . This initiative began within the Office of Service and Justice and
continues to expand as this ministry consists of the Hispanic Community and the Temporary Foreign Workers .
Its objective is to reach out to and pray for all migrants to emphasize the unity of the human family and the values of acceptance , hospitality , and love of neighbour
This year ’ s event was organized by The WDMR Leadership Team & Organizing Committee Of the Archdiocese of Vancouver . ●
Congratulations Reynaldo and Evangeline !
Reynaldo & Evangeline David renewal of vows on their 50th Wedding anniversary , Saturday , the 13th of January 2018 at St . Joseph Church in Vancouver . Reception was held Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Crystal Ballroom .
Photos by Christian Cunanan