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Longtime Educator Angie Makway Named Vice-Principal at St. Michael's Catholic School
CISND Superintendent Pamela Guilbault says Makway's experience and passion for education make her a strong addition to the school's leadership team.
ONE IN CHRIST, UNITED IN MISSION
SPEAKER & BEST SELLING AUTHOR: FR. LARRY RICHARDS
PROTECTION AT CONCEPTION!
Theme for the 2026 National March for Life
"Follow Me!" --Matthew 4:19
Annual Mass for Life: Immaculate Conception Church, Kelowna
Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
CISND Easter Message
WYD 2027 - SEOUL, KOREA
Before May 10, 2027
Video: Catholic Mass 101: Learn Every Part of the Mass and What It Means (w/Fr. Mike Schmitz)
In this video, Fr. Mike accompanies all of us through each part of the Mass to help us better understand and fully participate in our most solemn celebration.
Letter from Our Bishop: Help Not Harm
Campaign Bill C 218
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
CHRISM MASS LIVESTREAM LINK
The Chrism Mass is at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March30, 2026
Letter from The Most Rev. Bishop Gregory and the CISND Superintendent, Pamela Guilbault
Regarding the Tumble Ridge Tragedy
Nelson Diocese CWL Bursary
Welcomes those who are members of the League for the last 2 years to apply for a $2000 Bursary for your education!
MESSAGE FROM BISHOP GREGORY BITTMAN
Proposed Restrictions on Religious Freedom - Bill C-9
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, with other government officials in carbon copy.
Statement by the Permanent Council Regarding the Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
"May God, rich in mercy, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, patroness of the Holy Land and Queen of Peace, touch the hearts of all inhabitants of the Holy Land--Jews, Muslims, and Christians--so that they may open themselves to forgiveness and justice, and live peacefully together as brothers and sisters united by their common humanity..."
Lectio Divina for the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer Card for Pope Leo XIV
News and Announcements From the Diocese and Beyond
His Excellency, Bishop Gregory J. Bittman
Gregory J. Bittman was born on March 5, 1961, in Edmonton, the eldest of three boys. Gregory J. Bittman earned a diploma in nursing from the Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Alberta. He worked as a nurse for several years before entering the