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Janet Cleaveland

Janet Cleaveland is a member of the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater in Vancouver.

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Claire Lucas, left, an intern from the Missions Office of the Archdiocese of Seattle, helps Monica, another volunteer, sort clothing for distribution to migrants arriving at the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas. Photo: Courtesy Kelly Hickman

The border crisis up close: Local volunteers help at migrant respite center in Texas

Kelly Hickman and Claire Lucas understand firsthand the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

January 10, 2019
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A mixed-use development proposed for a portion of the historic Providence Academy property in Vancouver has drawn opposition and support from community members. Photo: Courtesy Marathon Acquisition & Development, Wilsonville, Oregon

Plan for Providence Academy site in Vancouver draws opposition, support

VANCOUVER – On December 8, 1856, Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four sisters landed on the frontier shores of the Columbia River at Fort Vancouver and soon started building more than 30 schools, hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the aged and mentally ill.

December 6, 2018
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Abouna Anthony Alles (center) concelebrates the Holy Mysteries (Mass) with Abouna Jonathan Decker, left, and Abouna John Michael Morgan in a converted barn on the grounds of a monastery being built by the Maronite Monks of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Photo: Janet Cleaveland

Maronite monks make progress on monastery construction, but need donations

CASTLE ROCK – It may be summer, but winter is surely coming — and no one knows it better than the Maronite Monks of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

August 21, 2018
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Karla Garcia, a Seattle mental health professional, addresses participants at a Know Your Rights workshop for immigrants held March 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Vancouver. Garcia explained how to recognize signs of anxiety and depression, especially in the behavior of children struggling to understand the politics of immigration. Photo: Rachel Bauer

‘Know Your Rights’ workshops help immigrants cope with fear, uncertainty

VANCOUVER – Immigration lawyer Larkin VanDerhoef sees fear and uncertainty every day as he meets immigrants trying keep their families together.

March 7, 2018
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