We are pleased to announce that His Grace, Archbishop Miller, has granted permission for the erection of a canonical house for the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. It will be called Divine Mercy House. The establishment of this canonical house is in accordance with Canons 609 (par.1) and 733 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law.

In his letter, the Archbishop stated that ‘the Archdiocese of Vancouver is pleased with the ministry that is being offered generously by the priests of the FSSP in the Archdiocese’. Canonical house status gives more stability to the ministry of the FSSP as a religious institute in the Archdiocese. It also provides for a private oratory for the celebration of Mass and the reservation of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This is similar to the canonical arrangement with the Dominican House that exists the Archdiocese.

The formal Decretum Erectionis of the Superior General of the FSSP, Father John Berg, was received by Father Deprey this week.

Please take an opportunity to thank Archbishop Miller and pray for him.