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Dear friends, We have five items to share with you today: Many thanks, Communications OfficeDiocese of Victoria
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[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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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– 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…
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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…
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I had the pleasure of chatting (via email) with Peggy Chapeskie of Birthright Victoria. I asked her for a little more about the history of the plant sales for Birthright here in Victoria, BC, in anticipation of their upcoming “Garden Babies for Birthright” sales events. Here’s what she sent me. – Katherina Some Plant Sale…
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When I opened my Parish Connections email, I noticed that the links in the “News from the Chancery” post were broken. I have repaired them in our original post, so if you are trying to check out the news, please view the blog post online. Cheers!
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Catholic Women’s League – Faith, Celebration & Community ServicePlease join the St. Joseph the Worker CWL Council for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Good Counsel at Mass at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Following Mass, Pamela Giacomello will be in the parish lobby with pashminas and artwork, including “In the Arms…
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