With great joy, I announce the designation of four pilgrimage sites within the Diocese of Victoria for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. This sacred year is a time of renewal, reflection, and, above all, hope - a call for us to deepen our faith and embrace the boundless grace of God. Additional resources for the 2025 Jubilee of Hope can be found here: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/jubilee-2025

Bishop Gary Gordon will celebrate a special Mass at 11:00 am on Sunday, April 6 in honour of the dedication of those who work and volunteer in health care. Everyone is invited to participate, either in person at St. Patrick’s Parish in Victoria (2060 Haultain Street), or via livestream at www.youtube.com/live/Lt2E0Ihxlw4

Families across the Diocese of Victoria will gather once again for a fun, faith-filled weekend of fellowship, play and prayer all in a beautiful West Coast setting. Join us! All types, ages and sizes of families are welcome. Poster attached or visit: www.rcdvictoria.org/family-camp

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is hosting a series of videos for Lent titled Journey Through Lent. This series is meant to offer spiritual inspiration and guidance on how to prepare well for the Easter season. New videos will be released each week.

As we celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis reminds us that "hope should be granted to the billions of the poor who often lack the essentials of life" and that "the goods of the Earth are not destined for a privileged few but for everyone." (Spes Non Confundit, 15-16). This is a time for renewal, reflection, and action, and we are called to bring hope and fairness to the world.

On Tuesday, January 14, St. Ann’s Parish in Duncan will host a visit of the relics of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Jean de Brébeuf, St. Charles Garnier, and St. Gabriel Lalemant.  This visit is part of a national devotional tour which is offering Canadians the opportunity for an encounter with these great saints to receive the graces of healing and reconciliation for themselves, their families, and our country.  The relics are expected to arrive at 11:30 am and will be welcomed by members of the Cowichan Nation.  Celebration of the Eucharist will follow, and the relics will remain at St. Ann’s until 5:00 pm, open to all who want to visit and pray. 

Mass times at parishes across our Diocese for Christmas (Dec 24/25) and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Dec 31/Jan1) are listed on the Diocesan website (click Image for the linked information). More information will be added as it becomes available.

The 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This year’s theme is “God walks with his people”. Click to read the letter from Pope Francis.

With the assistance of the Holy Spirit seek to live "a life that becomes a song of love for God, for humanity, with and for creation, and that finds its fullness in holiness." 

This year’s theme, “Hope and Act with Creation”, is inspired by the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans (Rom 8:19-25). The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is celebrated every Sept. 1st. Click for the message from Pope Francis.

“God calls us to touch the lives of our aging, lonely, ill, palliative and dying sisters and brothers with accompaniment, kindness and compassion as the hands and face of Christ. In these sessions, you learn basic tools necessary to accompany those who are in need of the healing ministry of Christ.” – Most Reverend Gary Gordon, Bishop of Victoria

Come and experience the healing tough of Jesus - Aug. 1st at St Edward's Parish. See attached poster for details.

This year at VBS, your child is invited to Come to the Table! Your child will learn that everyone is welcome at God’s table and hear how Jesus spent a lot of time eating and talking with unexpected people. Click for letter and registration link!

Dear Children! Your first World Day, which will be held in Rome on 25-26 May this year, is fast approaching. That is why I thought of sending you a Message. I am happy that you will be able to read it and I thank all those responsible for passing it on to you. CLICK to read more.