A Vocation Live-In is an opportunity for young men to spend a weekend at the seminary. It gives them a chance to meet other boys and/or men searching for God’s will. During the weekend there are times for community prayer, daily mass, lectio divina (spiritual reading), rosary, sports, discussion groups, and a tour of the seminary and campus. Most of the boys and men attending the Vocation Live-ins (which begin Saturday morning and end Sunday afternoon) are from B.C.’s lower m

Join us in giving thanks to God for the faithful ministry and priestly service of Fr. Derrick Cameron as we celebrate his Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination — 25 Years of Priestly Service. Celebration Dinner: Friday, October 30 at Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St., Kamloops Doors open: 5:00 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM Enjoy a multi-course dinner featuring short videos of Fr. Derrick’s spiritual favourites, with opportunities for table discussion and reflection. The evening will conclude

October 14, 2026 A Call to Prayer for Pope Leo XIV Dear Fathers, Deacons, Consecrated Religious, and Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I invite our diocesan family to unite with the universal Church in prayer for the recovery of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, following his successful surgery on October 13, 2026. We are grateful to the medical team caring for him and pray for his continued healing. As a diocesan family united in faith and love, let us surround the Holy Fathe

Here is a media release from the CCCB inviting the faithful to pray for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery. The CCCB President, the Most Reverend Pierre Goudreault, has also sent a letter to the Holy Father on behalf of the Canadian episcopate. The letter assures His Holiness of our prayers for his recovery and of the spiritual closeness of the Church in Canada, entrusting him to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. It also requests his Apostolic Blessing. Pray

Living Faith in Action – Campaign 36 Wish to donate online? Interac e-transfer to fia@rcdk.org Diocesan Prayer for Faith In Action Lord Jesus Christ, you call us to follow you as your disciples. Give us generous hearts to answer your call and to serve you with joy. You send us to proclaim the Gospel of hope throughout our Diocese of Kamloops. Strengthen us to be faithful witnesses in word and in action. Teach us to be grateful stewards of the many blessings you have given us.

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October is the Month of the Rosary. Here is the intentions list for October 2026 - October 2027

October Edition deadline is Wednesday, September 9, 2026

In celebration of Bishop Joseph P. Nguyen’s 10-year anniversary as Bishop of the Diocese of Kamloops, we are building a "spiritual bouquet" to present to him. What is a spiritual bouquet? A spiritual bouquet is a collection of prayers, sacrifices, or devotional acts offered by one person or a group of people for a particular intention or as a gift to another person. It is a way to show support, love, and gratitude through spiritual means. Instead of the physical flowers, the

Join us at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for an evening of Mass, Scripture, mission, and fellowship with Dr. Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute and a respected Catholic biblical scholar, author, and speaker. 6:00 PM: Holy Mass 7:00 PM: Presentation with Dr. Tim Gray Afterward: Coffee, dessert, questions, and conversation Our Lady of the Mountains Parish 6299 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V8E 0C5 Parishioners, neighbours, visitors,

July 8, 2026 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In recent days, many of you have heard the news concerning the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX). Some have asked what this means for us as Catholics. I simply want to encourage you: do not be afraid. Let us remain calm, pray for everyone involved, and keep our hearts firmly rooted in Christ and His Church. The Church is our family. Like every family, she sometimes experiences moments of pain and difficulty. Yet the

June 16, 2026 With gratitude to God and appreciation for his many years of priestly ministry, we announce the retirement of Fr. Fred Weisbeck effective June 30, 2026. As Fr. Fred begins this new chapter of life, we thank him for his dedicated service to the people of God. While retirement marks the conclusion of his active pastoral ministry, it also opens a new season of rest, reflection, and continued witness to Christ and His Church. Beginning July 1, Our Lady of the Lake