The Diocese of Victoria is now accepting applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer. The CFO serves as the financial administrator of the Diocese and reports directly to the Bishop. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of the Diocese’s senior management team and to oversee the stewardship of the organization’s fiscal resources in support of the mission of the Diocese.

Plant seeds of faith in your children AND WATCH THEM GROW! “Great Big Beautiful World” invites children to see the ways God cares for the earth and challenges them to be part of caring for and preserving the created world. Join us at St Edward’s, Aug. 8-11 from 10am-3pm. Click: Children/Volunteer registration.

The Diocese of Victoria Development Office has created a survey for all parishioners to collect information about the 2022 Bishop’s Appeal: Growing Together. Please click to open the linked survey.

Continuing our journey on the road of Communion, Participation, and Mission.

In the context of National Family and Life Week, the Permanent Council of the CCCB has issued an Open Letter to the Government and a Message to the Catholic Faithful on permitting persons with mental illness to access euthanasia/assisted suicide.

An invitation for all to join and celebrate with Bishop Gary Gordon is attached!

This 0.8-1.0 FTE position is a dual role that supports the goals of the Diocese of Victoria by managing marriage preparation, documentation, and tribunal requirements, as well as coordinating the Diocesan Archives and records.

Please see the attachment for details.

Roots of Reconciliation is four-day workshop essential to the Returning to Spirit reconciliation model. Details and registration information are on the attached poster.

We seek a Chaplain who is committed to helping students grow and flourish within the Catholic faith tradition while living and learning in a secular campus environment. The Chaplain will work in collaboration with the Catholic Christian Outreach team, and a Multifaith Chaplaincy team at UVIC.

To provide administrative and secretarial services to the Pastor, other team members and the parish committees. To assist the Pastor in the administration of the parish office, business and facility operations of the parish. Please send a resume and covering letter to Fr. A. Monacelli, at 753 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1M9 or via email at sjtwparish@rcdvictoria.org. For job details please see attached.

Reporting to the Director of International Education, the Homestay Coordinator works remotely and is responsible for hiring and screening families in the community (schools, parishes, wider community) who are interested in providing homestay to St. Andrew’s international students.

On 8 February 2023, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following four pastoral letters on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Intended as a framework for local engagement with Indigenous Peoples, the letters are the fruit of many months of listening, encounter, and dialogue with them.

Please find attached Guidelines for Lent and Easter 2023 from Bishop Gary Gordon and the Diocesan Liturgical Commission.

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada bursary of $750 will be awarded to a Catholic student graduating from secondary school. The student need not be related to a CWL member. Click for details and the application form.

Camp Homewood is back and happening in person! Registration is NOW OPEN! Camp Homewood, on Quadra Island, is a retreat for all Diocesan youth in grades 7-12, taking place from February 3 to 5, 2023. Payment of $185 per registrant (Part 1) can be made through the Eventbrite link, where you will also receive instructions for completing the registration form (Part 2). Come and join Face 2 Face Ministries for a faith filled weekend of fun and friendship!

Christmas 2022. Dear People of God, Do you hear what I hear? Angels we have heard on high… Hark! The herald angels sing… Listen: “I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10, NRSV)

December 16th, 2022: An updated Music Ministry Covid-19 Prevention Plan from the Diocesan Liturgical Commission and Bishop Gary Gordon, containing guidelines and best practices for parishes in the Diocese of Victoria during COVID-19 and the annual flu season.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has released Burying the Dead, Grieving Well: A Guide for Catholics on Bodily Disposition and Grief. This guide reflects on how we treat the bodies of the deceased and how we live out our grief when faced with the death of a loved one. It deals with death and the various forms of bodily disposition, as well as the Catholic liturgical and pastoral practices that accompany the grieving process.