Aquinas Institute Corporation
Vancouver, BC
Company Overview
Aquinas Institute Corporation is a duly registered company that is anchored on the principles of faith, knowledge and charity.
Our mission is to help people; to provide quality service to our clients; and to treat the people working with us with integrity, dignity and professionalism, as well as, to provide them with a happy working environment, a sense of belonging and above-average salary rates in the hope that their happiness with the Corporation would be extended to our clients and to their own respective families.
We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in interpretation and translation services; immigration services; publishing; management of conferences, events and projects; tourism services; and adult education and training. See the Vancouver Sun newspaper, Open for Business, January 23, 2006, p. D4.
The Corporation is one of the two locally-based interpretation and translation service agencies that are current members of the Vancouver Board of Trade. It is categorized under 'Translators and Interpreters' and 'Immigration and Naturalization Consultants' in the Vancouver Board of Trade membership directory. The Aquinas' web profile is featured in the website of the Vancouver Board of Trade. See the 'Membership Area' in www. boardoftrade. com.
Aquinas Institute was originally registered with the Government of British Columbia as a sole proprietorship in December 1997; however, it started its business operations only in 2001 and it operated as a charitable organization from 2001 to 2005. Aquinas Institute was incorporated under the name of Aquinas Institute Corporation in September 2005 and officially started its business operations as a corporation in January 2006.
Aquinas Institute Corporation currently holds business licences for Interpreter and Translator, as well as, Immigration Consultant from the City of Vancouver. It also holds a current business licence covering court interpretation; the management of conferences, events, pilgrimages and projects; and marketing from the City of Richmond.
The Corporation operates its business activities in a beautiful office at 808 - 938 Howe Street, Vancouver, B. C. V6Z 1N9 Canada. Its office is located in a modern building directly opposite the Supreme Court House. It also operates a branch office at 9671 Deagle Road, Richmond, B. C. V7A 1P9 Canada.
Aquinas Institute Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. The Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, sex, beauty or disability.
Interpretation and Translations Services
Aquinas Institute Corporation officially opened its interpretation and translation service agency in January 2006. The agency provides professional interpretation and translation services in the following languages:
Albanian, Arabic, Bari, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Farsi, French, Fukien, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Mandarin, Pashtu, Pilipino, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
We are committed to providing professional, accurate and clear interpretation services. We provide American Sign Language, community, health care, court, conference and simultaneous interpretation services. We also guarantee our interpretation services, i. e., if a client is not satisfied, we will not bill for our services.
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Probation Offices Provincial Courts - Criminal, Family, Youth and Traffic Legal Offices, Medical Offices, Hospitals Immigration, Refugee and other Govt Agencies Arbitration, Labor Relations and Mediation Boards ICBC, Corporations and Individuals Tourism Sector and Language Agencies Congresses, Conferences & Meetings
Aquinas interpreters are either certified members or associate members of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia; interpreters accredited by the Ministry of the Attorney-General of the Province of British Columbia; or graduates of the Court, Community and Health Care Interpreting Programs at the Vancouver Community College. Majority of the interpreters are native speakers of their foreign languages; they underwent lengthy personal interviews to determine their fluency in the English language. Their certifications by governing bodies were also verified. In addition, they have either a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree or a Ph. D. degree.
We are committed to providing professional, accurate and clear translation services. Only translators certified by the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia are assigned to do translation services.
Personal, legal, business, medical, technical Academic and marriage documents Handbooks, manuals and websites Immigration documents
Aquinas interpreters and translators are governed by the Code of Ethics of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia; the Code of Ethics of the Ministry of the Attorney-General of the Province of British Columbia; and a high standard Code of Business Ethics. Accuracy, clarity, confidentiality, punctuality and professionalism are expected from every interpreter and translator.
Our website, www. interpretersandtranslators. ca, is under construction.
Immigration Services
We have established a Canada Center for Immigration Services in partnership with Mir Huculak Law Office, a lawyer immigration expert who has had a successful legal practice for over 35 years. In addition, we also work with Chinese, Indian and Korean Immigration Consultants. We provide complete immigration services.
Federal court representation Immigrant and non-immigrant visas Family sponsorships Business immigration and skilled workers Permits and refugees Immigration appeal board matters
Our website, www. canadaimmigrationcenter. ca, is under construction.
Publishing
In October 2004, Aquinas Institute released its first publication, a special, beautiful and timeless 250-page book entitled 'Meditations on the Holy Eucharist', which was granted the Nihil Obstat by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Pedro Lopez-Gallo and the Imprimi Potest by Most Rev. Raymond Roussin, S. M., D. D., Archbishop of Vancouver. The 2005 Revised Edition of the 'Meditations on the Holy Eucharist' was released in March 2005 and was sold in Canada, the United States and Europe. This book received 'Honorable Mention' at the 2005 Independent Publisher Book Awards held on June 3, 2005 in New York. This book was chosen as a semi-finalist in the Religion Category. There were 2, 175 books submitted from 20 countries for this annual competition.
See our website, www. catholicmedications. ca.
Management of Conferences, Events and Projects
Under Aquinas Institute, we have organized highly successful religious events and conferences for 300 - 800 participants from the Catholic Community in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Tourism Services
Under Aquinas Institute and in association with Sun Hang Canada Travel in Richmond, we have organized highly successful tours for 15 - 100 pilgrims to Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Eastern Canada, Oregon and Mexico. Asian tours will be added this year.
Charities
Aquinas Institute Corporation is committed to sharing its acquired resources with Snehalaya, a shelter home for street kids in Guwahati, India; Hogar de Nazareth, an orphanage in Mexico; and the Paul Lawton Memorial Scholarship in Kingston, Ontario. On an ongoing basis, the Corporation financially supports various parishes within the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
For more information about the Aquinas Institute Corporation, see our official website, www. aquinasinstitute. ca.
Company Information
Physical Address
808-938 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
CA
Mailing Address
808-938 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Aquinas Institute Corporation
Number of Employees: 3
CA
www. aquinasinstitute. ca www. interpretersandtranslators. ca www. canadaimmigrationcenter. ca www. catholicmeditations. ca
British Columbia Ministry of the Attorney -General British Columbia Crown Counsel Bernard & Partners Campbell Froh May & Rice LLP Farber & Company Hamilton Duncan Armstrong & Stewart LLP Kane Shannon & Weiler Law Offices Martin Bauer Lawyer Murphy Battista Lawyers Taylor Sourisseau Mazzone Tatchell Litigation Counsel Provincial Health Services Authority Provincial Language Bureau Compass Group of Canada Ewos Geneva Language Institute Multi-Lingual Tek Inc. World Exchange Inc. PF Media Sun Hang (Canada) Travel Agency Parishes in the Archdiocese of Vancouver Individual Clientele
Book Publishing: The 'Meditations on the Holy Eucharist' was approved by the Archbishop of Vancouver for printing and received the endorsements of the Bishop of Saskatoon and the Secretary-General of the 48th International Eucharistic Congress. Released in October 2004, the book has had three printings to date due to a big demand; orders for the 2005 Revised Edition have been received prior to its release in March 2005. The book received beautiful feedbacks and touched the hearts of readers.
Translation Services: Unionized companies have used translation services for memos for unionized employees, averting strikes. Local hospital used our translation services for its brochures.
Interpretation Services: Court trials, examinations of discovery, crown counsel interviews, lawyer's interviews and medical interviews were conducted accurately, properly and smoothly to the satisfaction of clients.
Management of conferences and events:
Conferences and events organized in parishes within the Archdiocese of Vancouver were highly successful with no starting budget. They were attended by 300-800 people.
Management of tours and pilgrimages:
Tours and pilgrimages were successfully organized for 15 to 100 people. The participants benefited religiously, socially, mentally and physically.
Excerpt: 'The book is remarkable for the multicultural perspective of its meditations on the Eucharist and for its open grouping of saints, bishops, priests, religious, and lay people as authors including young people and children. The articles themselves range from the theological (like the dogmatic and inspirational reflections one might hear from the pulpit on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi), to the personal (like the testimonials from the lay core of Eucharistic Devotion). To emphasize the personal and community immediacy of the Mass and Eucharistic Devotion, the editors wisely include photos of many of the authors, and of parish scenes, as of priests offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and communicants receiving the Eucharist, and other photos of monstrances and Blessed Sacrament tabernacles. The articles and photos in combination form a portrait of the Catholic Church and of everyday religious observance, with the Eucharist at the centre, which brings me to the authors' purpose in writing this book. I imagine this purpose to be to inspire a sense of awe and trembling for the Eucharist again, a renewed devotion to the Blessed Sacrament based on spiritual conversion, a turning back to God, and on Eucharistic thinking, as when God is again the centre of human experience.' 'Eucharistic Thinking' written by Paul Matthew St. Pierre in The B. C. Catholic newspaper, Nov. 1, 2004 issue, page 14.
Excerpt: 'Bearing an appropriate cover design honouring the eucharist, this volume richly illustrated is a fitting tribute to the current Year of the Eucharist promulgated by John Paul II......... With its wide coverage of contributions from prelates to pastors, pupils, parents, religious and teachers, the volume will have wide appeal and serve to deepen eucharistic understanding and devotion. Bishop Albert LeGatt of Saskatoon commends the volume as 'very fruitful spiritual reading for all those wishing to make the eucharist the centre of their life and prayer.'.......... The section on testimonials opens with a moving account by Rev. Lukose Cheruvalel, SDB, a Salesian missionary, of his eucharistic ministry to street kids at a centre called Snehalaya (Abode of Love), Guwahati City, Assam, India, where his close ministry partners are the Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity. Cheruvalel considers the eucharist to be the real symbol of the unity of Christ and the church, the 'source and summit' of the whole Christian life. Cheruvalel is aware that 'Both in the Eucharistic celebration and in my service to the poor, it is a question of the presence of Christ....... In my service of.......... restoring self-dignity to kids with low self-esteem, giving love to kids who have hardly received or given love, the power of the Eucharist to transform and heal becomes the solid foundation on which hope for the future is built up.' In her testimonial, Teresita Nixon attributes her father's recovery from a massive heart attack to the daily presence of the holy eucharist in his room which 'gave him a quick recovery, new energy and a new life.' With its inspiring content and multitude of local and international scenes, this commemorative volume should win wide public attention.' 'Aquinas Institute honours current Year of the Eucharist' written by Rev. James W. Gray, O. S. B. in the Prairie Messenger newspaper, February 9, 2005, page 11.
'The Aquinas Institute of Vancouver has produced a very rich work in its publication 'Meditations on the Holy Eucharist'. It includes as foundational text the Holy Father's Encyclical 'Ecclesia De Eucharistia' wherein Pope John Paul II sets out the rich mystery of the Eucharist as source and summit of the Church's faith and life. The Eucharist is indeed this mystery of faith that draws us constantly and ever deeper into the mystery of Christ himself in His paschal mystery, into His redemptive Death and Resurrection. The rich series of essays, sermons and reflections in this publication gathered from a wide variety of contributors helps unfold this mystery of the Eucharist. Calling us to a faith-filled celebration of the Eucharist and to reverential Eucharistic devotion and adoration, the articles in this book offer a very fruitful spiritual reading for all those wishing to make the Eucharist the center of their life and prayer.' Bishop Albert LeGatt of Saskatoon
'The Meditations on the Holy Eucharist' is a special book published by the Aquinas Institute in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada. It is a beautiful collection of Eucharistic reflections and essays by bishops, theologians, priests, religious nuns, lay people and children. The Encyclical on the Holy Eucharist by Pope John Paul II and writings by Saint Josemaria Escriva are among the contents of the book. The articles are not only high inspiring and very informative but they are also well written in various languages. The book is a true richness of which we must take advantage of and disseminate as widely as possible. Absolutely recommended reading for devotees and those who are interested in knowing more about the Holy Eucharist - the Centre of our Catholic Faith.' P. Jose Abel Castillo Castillo, Secretary-General 48th International Eucharistic Congress (Guadalajara)
'I have started using the book you prepared on Eucharist for my morning meditation. Now I realize how precious it is. If you send me some copies by surface/Air mail, I can sell them here. It will probably go like hot cakes. When you send them mark them as gift for Snehalaya.' Fr. Lukose Cheruvalel, S. D. B., Director of Snehalaya, Guwahati, India
'Congratulations, the book is marvelous! Already I have read two-third of the book and it is spiritually uplifting. I am impressed with the inclusion of foreign articles with English translations.' William Kwong of St. Paul's Parish, Richmond, BC
'The book is beautiful! My book, your book and everyone's book.' Irene Munro of St. Joseph Parish, Port Moody, BC
Many excellent feedbacks received for 'Meditations on the Holy Eucharist' from readers.
Tours and Pilgrimages:
'Thanks for everything you and your gang organized one of the best trips we have ever been to. The experience leaves us feeling wholesome and satisfied spiritually and mentally at ease. Janet and I are grateful to you for all the help you have given to all of us during the pilgrimage.' Dr. Simon Ngui
Employees are hired on a need basis.
Contacts
Teresita Nixon
Title: Director
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Barry Nixon
Title: Consultant
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Services
- Interpretation & Translation Services/Immigration Services/Publishing/Management Of Conferences, Events And Projects/Tourism Services/Adult Education
NAICS Categories
- 511130 Book Publishers
- 511190 Other Publishers
- 541430 Graphic Design Services
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
Additional Information
541930, 511130, 511190, 541430, 541430, 541430, 541430, 541430, 541430, 541430
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