Category: general
-
by Jean Allen After being publicly exposed by three very pointed parables, the Pharisees were pretty desperate to trap Jesus They were so desperate that along with their disciples they recruited some Herodians to go along with them and ask Jesus about the lawfulness of paying taxes to Caesar. Herodians were actually bitter enemies of the Pharisees. They supported Roman law and taxes and the Pharisees decidedly did not. The Herodianpresence during…
-
Congratulations to the efforts of our BC/Yukon CWL Councils who raised $1,359.22 in support of the Lions Food Bank at their 79th Annual CWL Provincial Convention! Check out the RCD Victoria article.
-
Dear friends, We have five items to share with you today: Graduation Mass and Commissioning Ceremony 2026In this final week of celebrating our high school graduates, we highlight the Graduation Mass and Commissioning Ceremony held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. See reflections from the day here: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/diocesanblog/graduation-mass-and-commissioning-ceremony-2026 Diocesan Family Camp this AugustCalling all families across the…
-
[amplifying a post from the Chancery] Dear friends, Many of you are familiar with the catastrophic earthquakes that have hit Venezuela. Following Wednesday’s devastating earthquakes, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada has launched an emergency appeal, calling on Canadians to give generously to help the Venezuelan people. To learn about the work being done and…
-
We need your support! The right to adequate housing is a fundamental human right for everyone in Canada. Our Society on Vancouver Island passionately supports this right by offering affordable, supportive and transitional housing solutions that meet the unique needs of our community. By offering affordable and transitional housing, we help people move beyond obstacles,…
-
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Thrift Store at 2784 Claude Road in Langford is in urgent need of volunteers. Duties include sorting donations, pricing items and stocking the shelves By volunteering you are directly supporting local community programs such as food assistance, advocacy, women’s and seniors programs. Volunteering is fun and stress free,…
-
Dear friends, We have four items to share with you today 1. Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Letter: Magnifica HumanitasPope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter, Magnifica Humanitas, was released this week. It focuses on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. The letter is dated 15 May, to commemorate the 135th anniversary of…
-
– from the Chancery, Diocese of Victoria Dear friends,We have seven items to share with you today, 1. Bursaries and Awards Applications Open Applications are now being accepted for bursaries and awards offered by the Diocese of Victoria to outstanding students and educators. The deadline for applications is July 15th. More information and application forms are…
-
Hello South Island Leaders, With the school year ending in June, most breakfast and lunch programs for children stop. This makes it especially challenging for those in need over the summer months. Demand increases significantly at our SSVP food pantry on Yates Street in Victoria, as these families visit for food assistance. To ensure our…
