Archdiocese Of Vancouver

Since 1863, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver has been faithfully serving Catholics in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. 

Our beginnings go back to the Vicariate Apostolic of British Columbia, which was established in 1863 with the Oblate local superior, Bishop Louis-Joseph d’Herbomez, OMI, as the Vicar Apostolic.

On September 19, 1908, Pope Pius X established the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV) with Archbishop Augustin Dontenwill, OMI, appointed as the first Archbishop.

The Archdiocese Of Vancouver Today

Archbishop Miller is the current chief pastor and leader of the Archdiocese, tending to both the spiritual and administrative needs of the pastors and people.We continue to carry out the mission of the Church.

Our vision is focused on intentionally helping people experience God’s merciful love through four key ways: Making Every Sunday Matter, Getting Closer to Jesus, Strengthening Marriages and Families, and Developing Parish Leadership and Support.