Second Collections in the Archdiocese of Vancouver
New Year's Day
Supports the needs of your parish community.
- Parish Collection
- January 1
B.C. Catholic
Supports your parish by helping offset subscription fees for the Archdiocese’s official publication.
- Parish Collection
- First Sunday in February
St. Joseph's Society
Ensures dignified care for our priests in their retirement years.
- Archdiocesan Collection
- First Sunday of Lent
Share Lent
Supports projects that address the root causes of poverty in the Global South through Development and Peace – Caritas Canada.
- National Collection
- Fifth Sunday of Lent
The Needs of the Church in the Holy Land
Supports Christians and ministries in the Holy Land.
- Global Collection
- Good Friday
Easter
Supports the needs of your parish community.
- Parish Collection
- Easter Sunday
Work of Vocations
Supports seminarians preparing for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
- Archdiocesan Collection
- Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Pope's Pastoral Works
Provides emergency and humanitarian assistance through the charitable outreach of the Holy Father.
- Global Collection
- Sixth Sunday of Easter
Catholic Missions in Canada
Supports remote and poor mission communities across Canada.
- National Collection
- First Sunday in June
Pro-Life Sunday
Supports the life-affirming work of pro-life groups across the Archdiocese.
- Archdiocesan Collection
- Third Sunday in June
Healing and Reconciliation
Funds local projects that promote Indigenous healing, education and cultural revitalization.
- Archdiocesan Collection
- Second Sunday in September
Needs of the Church in Canada
Supports the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in their national pastoral work and unified Catholic voice in Canada.
- National Collection
- Last Sunday in September
World Mission Sunday
Supports the Society for the Propagation of the Faith assist missionary bishops and dioceses throughout the world.
- Global Collection
- Second Last Sunday in October
Peter's Pence
Supports the Holy Father in his care for the Universal Church and for those most in need.
- Global Collection
- First Sunday in November
Home Missions
Supports isolated communities in British Columbia and the Yukon that rely on external help for the sacraments and pastoral care.
- Archdiocesan Collection
- Third Sunday in November
Youth Ministry
Supports Archdiocesan youth programs. Parishes with an active youth ministry receive half of the collection back.
- Archdiocesan Collection
- First Sunday in December
Christmas
Supports the needs of your parish community.
- Parish Collection
- December 25