Other Organizations
Find additional groups, communities, organizations, and service providers below by category. You can also suggest an organization for this listing or update current organization listing information here. Don’t forget to check out the many ministries available at local parishes.
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| Interests & Recreation |
| Epiphany Sacred Arts Guild |
Promoting the practice and appreciation of sacred arts in conformity with the magisterium of the Catholic Church |
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| Legislative Advocacy |
| Catholic Civil Rights League |
Lay organization combating anti-Catholic defamation and bringing Church teaching to bear on issues of public debate |
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| Men & Women’s Groups |
| Catholic Women’s League |
National organization contributing to the life and vitality of the church, family and community, both at home and abroad |
| Knights of Columbus BC & Yukon |
Provincial chapter of worldwide fraternal benefit society rendering financial aid to members and families, founded upon the principles of charity, unity and fraternity |
| Knights of Columbus |
Worldwide fraternal benefit society rendering financial aid to members and families, founded upon the principles of charity, unity and fraternity |
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| Natural Family Planning |
Creighton
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The Creighton Model system allows a woman to unravel the mysteries of her menstrual cycle. An authentic language of a woman's health and fertility.
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| Serena BC |
Educating individuals and couples about fertility through the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning
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| Serena Canada |
| WOOMB (Canada) |
Educating individuals and couples about fertility through the Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning |
| WOOMB (Intl.) |
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| Pro-Life |
| Birthright |
Helping girls or women regardless of age, race, creed, marital or economic status, who feel distressed by unplanned pregnancy |
Catholic Organization for Life & Family
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COLF’s mission is to build a culture of life and a civilization of love by promoting respect for human life and dignity and the essential role of the family.
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Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
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To protect and preserve ethical guidelines and legal prohibitions against euthanasia and assisted suicide.
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Project Rachel
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Offering healing and hope to those grieving after abortion
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Rachel's Vineyard
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Weekend retreats for healing after abortion
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| Right to Life Society of Vancouver |
Educating the community regarding the God-given value, dignity and right to life of every human being from conception to natural death. For more information, contact 604 733 6266 |
| Signal Hill |
Advocating for human rights and providing information on life issues, women's health, and family support |
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| Retreat Houses |
| Bethlehem Retreat Centre |
Located in Nanaimo, BC, offering retreat and meeting space as well as various events and workshops |
| Cenacle Sisters in Vancouver |
Located in Vancouver, BC, working for the transformation of the world by awakening and deepening faith with and for the people of our time |
| Madonna House |
Located in Vancouver, BC, offering a place of welcome and friendship for all who come, including the youth and anyone needing a listening ear to help discern the signs of God in our midst |
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| Secular Orders & Lay Communities |
| Beguines of Mercy |
Beguines of Mercy are an international order of lone lay sisters who devote their lives to good works, quiet contemplation and living out their spiritual values. Their male counterparts are called Beghards. For more information, contact Donna Verardi dmverardi@gmail.com |
| Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites |
To involve lay persons who are called to serve the Church through the Charism of Carmel which was handed down by St. Teresa of Avila. For more information, contact Molly Diaz at 604 275 3740 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem |
An Order of Chivalry recognized by the Holy See as the only independent Catholic Orders of Knighthood along with the Order of Malta |
| Lay Missionaries of Charity |
An International Movement of lay apostolate who are interested in living the spirit and charism of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. For more information, contact Imelda Buckley at 604-544-1600 or imeldabuckley@shaw.ca |
| Madonna House |
An Apostolate of Christian lay men, women and priests, striving to incarnate the teachings of Jesus Christ by forming a community of love |
| Order of Malta |
A lay religious Order, traditionally of military, chivalrous, noble nature |
| Secular Franciscan Order |
The union of all the local fraternities across Canada, sharing their spiritual and Franciscan experiences and being instruments of peace and joy in society |
| The Lay Carmelite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
The Lay Carmelites of the Blessed Virgin Mary (historically known as the Third Order of Carmel) is an association of lay persons responding to a special call of God, to live in following Jesus Christ according to the charism, traditions, and spirit of Carmel under the authority of the Prior General of the Carmelite Order. For more information, contact Maria Cabrera at 604-904-2207 or Carolyn Fung laycarmelites716@gmail.com. |
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| Social Groups |
| Catholic After Hours |
A place for conversations on Church, Religion, and Culture. Vancouver Young Adults are invited to our popular pub talks and other activities - please see our facebook page for events. |
| Catholic Café |
A meeting place for the young in spirit, sharing in spiritual, social, outdoor, charitable & community activities |
| Indonesian Catholic Society |
A society in the spirit of “Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est” (Where charity and love are, God is there). For information, contact Mathias Tjahjana on 604-526-7121 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish. |
| Newman Association of Vancouver |
Providing a slate of speakers to clarify issues of the day “Out of the shadows and images into the Truth” |
| The Newman Club of UBC |
The Catholic Students' Association of the University of British Columbia. Holds events focusing on spiritual, social, and intellectual development. |
| St. Paul’s Catholic Singles Club |
Welcoming single and widowed Catholics who are free to marry in the Catholic Church to join and take the opportunity to bring new social and spiritual enjoyment into life. For more information, contact 604 433 0055 |
| YOUCAT |
A broad-based young adult forum centered upon the Youth Catechism (YOUCAT) of the Catholic Church in Vancouver. |
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| Spiritual Direction |
| Cenacle Sisters in Vancouver |
Working for the transformation of the world by awakening and deepening faith with and for the people of our time |
| Madonna House |
Offering a place of welcome and friendship for all who come, including the youth and anyone needing a listening ear to help discern the signs of God in our midst |
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| Spiritual Growth |
| Bukas-Loob Sa Diyos |
“Open to Spirit in God” and building communities of disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will renew and strengthen our Christian faithful through programs of Christian Encounter |
| Communion and Liberation |
“Communion and Liberation is an ecclesial movement whose purpose is the education to Christian maturity of its adherents and collaboration in the mission of the Church in all the spheres of contemporary life |
| Couples for Christ |
“Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth” |
| Cursillo Movement |
Helping people to truly know that God loves them |
| El Shaddai |
A Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement. For more information, please call 604 708 0267. |
| Focolare |
An international movement, inspired by the gospel, working for unity in all spheres of life |
| Justinpress |
Justin Press is a Catholic publishing house dedicated to the publication of works of Catholic culture and apologetics that reflect the teaching of the Magisterium. |
| Legion of Mary |
A lay organization whose goal is the sanctification of its members by prayer service, under the guidance of the ordinary and local pastor. For more information, contact 604 944 8311 |
| Neocatechumenal Way |
A post-baptismal catechumenate lived in small, parish-based communities. For more information, contact:
Blessed Sacrament Parish Community: 604 874 3636
St. Pius X Parish Community: 604 929 1404
St. Stephen’s Parish Community: 604 985 1962 |
| Newman Association of Vancouver |
Providing a slate of speakers to clarify issues of the day “Out of the shadows and images into the Truth” |
| Opus Dei Activities – Men |
Programs offered at Glenwood Centre in the spirit of Opus Dei to acquire the qualities of competent, generous and responsible men who understand that professionalism and excellence are best directed to serving our loved ones and society rather than just to obtaining wealth or prestige |
| Opus Dei Activities – Women |
Programs offered at Crestwell Study Centre in the spirit of Opus Dei. For more information, contact 604 222 8317 |
| Opus Dei Canada |
Promoting among Christians of all social classes a life in the midst of the world fully consistent with their faith and to contribute to the evangelization of every sphere of society |
| Society of Evangelic Life of the Heart of Jesus |
The Catholic Church recognizes us as a "Society of Evangelic Life" in a spiritual family called "Family Cor Unum". We live and fulfill our Christian vocation in the world in the footsteps of St. Ignatius, nourished by monthly meetings, retreats and a personal spiritual direction. All are welcome: male or female, married, separated, divorced, single or widowed, priest, deacon or lay person. For more information, contact Georges Gracieuse at 604-376-6206 or ggracieuse@yahoo.com |
| Vancouver Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services |
A movement in the Catholic Church which fosters in people a release of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. For more information, contact the Archbishop’s Delegate at 604 589 2448 |
| Worldwide Marriage Encounter |
A worldwide movement which assists couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic "experience" and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle. For more information, contact Dave & Liz Wilkie at 604 538 5347 or dwwilkie@shaw.ca |
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| Street & Community Outreach |
| Agape Street Ministry |
Reaching out to the working women, prostitutes, of the downtown eastside area of Hastings and Cordova in Vancouver |
| Archdiocesan Outreach |
Catholic Charities Men’s Hostel and The Door Is Open
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| Catholic Christian Outreach |
CCO is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. It challenges students to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith, with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. For more information, contact Eric Chow on 604 540 7521 or vancouver@cco.ca |
Greater Vancouver Shelters
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Greater Vancouver Shelter Strategy's list of shelters for adults, women and families, men and youth
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| Luke 15 House |
Providing Christian-based temporary housing for men who are in transition from a prison environment and recovering from addiction. For more information, contact 604 930 4884 or luke15@email.com |
| St. Mary’s Vancouver Street Ministry |
Providing unconditional love and spiritual support to vulnerable women, the addicted and the marginalized in the Lower Mainland |
| Talitha Koum Society |
The Talitha Koum Society accepts women into our drug and alcohol recovery program who would be rejected by other halfway houses on the basis of their being "too difficult to handle". The women who go through our program have a success rate of over 45% one year after graduation. |
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| Support Groups & Special Needs |
| Catholic Deaf Association |
Serving the Vancouver Catholic deaf community |
| Courage & Encourage |
Offering spiritual support for persons with same-sex attraction who aspire to lead celibate lives according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For more information, contact 604 916 6192 or vancouvercourage1@live.ca |
| Domestic Abuse Services |
Providing direct services to persons experiencing domestic violence by the Our Lady of Good Counsel Society |
| Faith & Light Association |
Offering spiritual and social support for the mentally challenged, their relatives and friends. For more information, contact 604 514 9790 |
| L'Arche |
Creating home and day programs in which people with and without developmental disabilities live, work and discover faith together |
| Sancta Maria House |
A Catholic faith-based home of healing for women with addictions in Vancouver, B.C. For more information, contact 604-731-5550 or sanctamaria@shaw.ca |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
Visiting the sick and offering temporary assistance to individuals and to families in need. For more information, contact 604 873 1303 |
| VANSPEC (Vancouver Special Catechetical Program) |
Offering Catholic catechetical instruction to children and adults who are challenged by intellectual disabilities or Specific Learning Disabilities. For more information, contact 604 253 2233 or vanspec.centre@gmail.com |
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| Vocation Discernment |
| Serra Club Vancouver |
Catholic lay organization promoting vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, the affirmation of vocations and the spiritual development of its members |
| Serra Club Fraser Valley |
Catholic lay organization promoting vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, the affirmation of vocations and the spiritual development of its members |
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