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Dear friends,

We have five items to share with you today:

1. Beloved Catholic Women’s Retreat 2026
   Women are invited to the 8th Annual Beloved Catholic Women’s Retreat, taking place November 13 to 15 at beautiful Camp Homewood on Quadra Island. This year’s theme, Mysterium: Behold the Lamb of God, welcomes guest speaker Sr. Damien Marie of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. Enjoy a weekend of teaching, prayer, worship, and joyful fellowship. Registration opens Saturday, September 12 at 9:00am. https://www.belovedvi.com/
2. Voices in Motion Choir: Seeking New Members
   Voices in Motion is seeking new choir members for the upcoming season. This unique intergenerational choir welcomes people living with memory loss and their caregivers to enjoy singing, socializing, and building community together. No singing experience is required. For more information or to register, visit https://voicesinmotionchoirs.org/
3. World Youth Day Pilgrimage Registration Opens
   Official registration begins Monday, September 14 for the RCD Victoria World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea in 2027.  On September 14, you will be able to register and pay your non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your spot on the pilgrimage. Find info to register and put down your deposit at: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/wyd-2027
4. Development and Peace – Caritas Canada
   
   Nepal Flooding Relief Efforts – Caritas Canada
   A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacial collapse has devastated the Nepal-Tibet border, taking the lives of over 1,000 people, and leaving thousands more missing. We are encouraging our community to pray and support relief efforts through Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, which has launched an emergency collection. To learn more about they are doing on the ground visit: https://devp.org/en/nepal-floods-necessitate-a-deluge-of-solidarity/
   To donate click here: , scan the attached QR code, or call 1-888-234-8533 toll-free to donate
   
   Fall Workshops in our Diocese
   The local Development and Peace animator, Raphael Freston, will be hosting two Fall workshops for anyone interested in the work of Development & Peace – Caritas Canada. All are welcome to attend either workshop, please invite friends and new people. More info about the organization at: www.devp.org
   
   Mid-Island area
   St. Mary’s Church Hall
   1135 4th Ave., Ladysmith
   Friday, September 18th
   09:30-12:30pm with lunch to follow
   For info: Karen Sax 250-616-7170
   
   Victoria area
   Queen of Peace Church Hall
   849 Old Esquimalt Rd.
   Saturday, September 19th
   9:30-1:30, please bring a brown bag lunch
   For info: Nancy Stuart 250-580-4444
5. Fall 2026 Prayer in the style of Taizé
   This fall, the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (10030 Third Street, Sidney BC) will host ecumenical prayer sessions in The Way of Taizé.
   3rd Friday of the month – September 18, October 16, November 20, 2026 – at 6:00 pm. All are invited to join in this evening of prayer and song.

Many thanks,

Communications Office
Diocese of Victoria