‘Our civic participation, particularly on election day, is essential’: Archbishop Miller

Archbishop J. Michael Miller released the following letter in advance of the B.C. provincial election, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.


October 10, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

A provincial election is a rare and important opportunity for British Columbians to directly influence the direction of government.

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Education, accompaniment, advocacy ‘crucial for mental health ministry’: World Mental Health Day 

The education of priests and lay people, accompaniment in parishes for individuals with mental health challenges, and advocacy for institutional and societal support for those needing professional psychological or psychiatric care are the three essential components of mental health ministry in the Church, says a bishop who is personally involved in the ministry.

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Archbishop Miller calls for ‘robust limitations’ on child access to explicit online material

Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller has sent a letter to Members of Parliament within the Archdiocese of Vancouver, urging them to support Bill S-210, which would restrict young people’s access to sexually explicit material online.

Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo has written a similar letter to MPs in his jurisdiction. 

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The healing power of genuine apology

An apology has great power to heal a wrong suffered. 

I witnessed an apology by a Catholic deacon (having no involvement with the case) offered to a Baptist woman who alleged abuse by a pastor in her denomination. She broke down in tears saying how meaningful it was to see a man wearing clerical garb providing an expression of compassion and regret as to how a fellow cleric had acted towards her.

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‘Healing begins when we listen attentively to one another’

Archbishop J. Michael Miller released the following letter to mark National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Sept. 30, 2024.

September 30, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day, let us reflect on this time of remembrance and renew our commitment to walking together in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.

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Good should be done ‘without clamour or ostentation,’  Archbishop tells papal honourees 

Christ teaches us good “should be done quietly, even stealthily,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller told the recipients of papal honours at a conferral Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Sept. 7.

Sixteen people received the Benemerenti  medal, awarded to “the well-deserving” who have shown lasting and exceptional service to the Catholic Church, family, and community.  

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