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.