We are very grateful to the Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady for sharing Sr. Gerlette with us for these past 6-7 years. Sr. Gerlette is a much loved member of our DIO family and will be missed by all of Read more
We are very grateful to William and Laura and the IRL staff who have been so generous with their time, talents and resources. It has been a joy to have the IRL groups come into the DIO with their enthusiasm Read more
A warm Thank You to St. Mark’s Parish for their commitment to providing ongoing support to The Door is Open. For the past 3 to 4 years St. Mark’s has had dedicated collection bins at the church entrance to remind Read more
Sr. Chita’s reflection: Reflecting on the profound words of Mother Teresa, which resonated deeply with me during our recent viewing of her life’s story, I am reminded that “Calcutta” exists everywhere in our world. Just weeks ago, many of us Read more
Sr. Chita reflects: “As I walk through the streets of Vancouver” “Bring them here to me,” Jesus said. He then asked the people to sit on the grass, took the five loaves and two fish, looked up to heaven, gave thanks, Read more
Yesterday we were told that Anthony Douglas Lowie might pass within twenty-four hours. We rushed to his room at Central City Lodge (CCL), only to find that he had already slipped away. We called his name, our voices breaking, and Read more
In Luke 6:32, Jesus says, “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?” Jesus goes on to issue this challenge to his followers: “But love your enemies, do good to them” (Luke 6:35). It is not Read more
I’ve always loved hosting fundraising events for charity, donating to causes like the Food Bank, Morning Star (Collingwood program), Our Lady of Sorrow Family Charity, BC Cancer, and supporting families who have lost loved ones. In Christmas 2022, I had Read more
Joji was first introduced to the Door is Open in 2021 by her friend, Evelyn, a regular volunteer. Initially, the intention was that Joji would fill in whenever Evelyn was unavailable, but this ultimately led to Joji becoming a regular Read more
Ten years, a mixture of laughter and sadness, tears and joy. An experience of being loved and accepted, and being cursed and rejected. When I have reflected more deeply on each of the situations I experienced, I could not help Read more