RIP - Car Ramming in Vancouver, Canada, Leaves 11 Dead at Philippine Festival - Bishops of Canada Issue Statements of Condolence and Prayer Following
Victims include: Richard Le, 47, his wife Linh Hoang, 30, and their daughter Katie Le, 5, were among those who died at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival, according to Richard's brother Toan Le. (pictured from FB - their 16 year old son survived) 9 victims were female and 2 male.
The archbishop of Vancouver Michael Millar and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Canada issued statements of condolence, solidarity and prayers:
Archbishop Miller's Statement on the Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:
I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events that took place yesterday during the Lapu-Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver. What should have been a joyful gathering to honour Filipino heritage has been overshadowed by sorrow and shock.
The Filipino community is a vibrant and faith-filled part of our Archdiocese. In moments like this, your spirit of hope, resilience, and deep trust in God’s providence shines even amid darkness. I encourage all of us to come together in prayer, asking the Lord to pour out his mercy upon those affected and to grant strength to all who are carrying heavy hearts.
May our Blessed Mother intercede for us, bringing comfort and healing to Vancouver.
+ J. Michael Miller, CSB
Apostolic Administrator
Statement by the Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary, and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy
28 April 2025, Ottawa – As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, I join all Canadians in offering my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to the victims, families, and all those impacted by the violence that occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver this past weekend, during one of the most joyful and special gatherings of the Filipino community.
I invite all of the Catholic faithful in Canada to remember in prayer those who lost their lives and the injured, as well as the people who witnessed this senseless violence as it unfolded and those in mourning. At this agonizing time, let us also communicate our support and solidarity with the Filipino-Canadian community.
May the Risen Christ, who triumphed over death, be the hope of those who call out to him.
Archbishop Miller's Statement on the Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:
I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events that took place yesterday during the Lapu-Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver. What should have been a joyful gathering to honour Filipino heritage has been overshadowed by sorrow and shock.
The Filipino community is a vibrant and faith-filled part of our Archdiocese. In moments like this, your spirit of hope, resilience, and deep trust in God’s providence shines even amid darkness. I encourage all of us to come together in prayer, asking the Lord to pour out his mercy upon those affected and to grant strength to all who are carrying heavy hearts.
May our Blessed Mother intercede for us, bringing comfort and healing to Vancouver.
+ J. Michael Miller, CSB
Apostolic Administrator
Statement by the Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary, and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy
28 April 2025, Ottawa – As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, I join all Canadians in offering my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to the victims, families, and all those impacted by the violence that occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver this past weekend, during one of the most joyful and special gatherings of the Filipino community.
I invite all of the Catholic faithful in Canada to remember in prayer those who lost their lives and the injured, as well as the people who witnessed this senseless violence as it unfolded and those in mourning. At this agonizing time, let us also communicate our support and solidarity with the Filipino-Canadian community.
May the Risen Christ, who triumphed over death, be the hope of those who call out to him.
Sources: https://rcav.org/announcements/archbishop-miller-s-statement-on-the-lapu-lapu-filipino-festival-tragedy and CCCB
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