Bishop Gary Gordon's statement in response to the disclosure of more than 160 unmarked graves on the site of the former Kuper Island Indian Residential School

As we enjoy these happier days, we continue to pray for the many people and places which are still suffering the devastating effects of this pandemic. With God’s help, may they soon find peace and healing so that our global joy may be complete.

Both Cowichan Grade 12's and our own Queen of Angels Grade 9 grads, who leave us for High School in the fall. Please keep them all in your prayers as they venture forward with their futures.

On June 23, 2021, the Sisters of St. Ann (SSA) and the Royal BC Museum signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will provide enhanced access of the SSA’s private archival records to the Museum and to the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC. Sister Marie Zarowny, President and Board Chair of the Corporation of The Sisters of Saint Ann, wrote the following letter regarding the Agreement.

On Thursday, June 10th, 2021 the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) announced that a delegation of Indigenous people is preparing to visit Rome to meet with Pope Francis. The CCCB has been working with Elders/Knowledge Keepers, residential school survivors, and youth from across the country for over two years to plan this visit. Although the trip was delayed due to the pandemic, the CCCB hopes the delegation will be able to travel to the Vatican before the end of 2021. The delegation to the Holy See represents an important step on the journey of reconciliation and shared healing for Indigenous Peoples and the Church in Canada.

"A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God." The SOC logo of Abraham's Tent is explained in this PDF article. A Creation Prayer as well as more information can be found here: https://seasonofcreation.org

A statement released by J. Michael Miller, CSB, Archbishop of Vancouver on June 2nd, 2021, in light of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School heartbreaking news.

Our churches prepare with joy to reopen to celebrate the Sacred Liturgy together! Please find attached the Restart General Directives. St. Edward's will begin Masses June 8th, keeping to our previous Mass Groups and staying with the 50 seats.

Please see the attached BC government message for Phase 2-4 re-opening directives.

Please find attached a MEMO from the Bishop regarding the latest Covid-19 Provincial Health Order, which has suspended Indoor Worship Services. Mass seating capacity is also discussed.

As a local faith community of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Victoria upholds and promotes the values expressed in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in the teachings and laws of the Catholic Church. This means, among other things, that the Diocese takes a stance of deep respect for the dignity of all persons and commits itself to the well-being of all persons.