The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver includes part of
the Province of British Columbia and includes the suffragan
dioceses of Kamloops, Nelson, Prince George, and Victoria.
The Archdiocese is led by Archbishop Raymond Roussin, SM,
and recently had a coadjutor, Archbishop J. Michael Miller,
appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to assist the archdiocese in
many of the challenges it faces with respect to growth and
the implementation of the archdiocesan synod (see synod
section).
As of 2006, the archdiocese contains 74 parishes, 15
missions, 96 diocesan priests, 93 religious priests, and
429,390 Catholics. It also has 126 religious sisters, 22
religious brothers, and 1 permanent deacon. There are 49
Catholic schools.
Chancery Office
150 Robson Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 2A7
Tel: (604) 683-0281 Fax:
(604) 683-4288
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The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver |
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Vicariate Apostolic of
B.C. established December 14th, 1863 |
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Diocese of New
Westminster created September 2nd, 1890 |
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Archdiocese of Vancouver formed September
7th, 1908 |
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