Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Other Easy Ways To Give
E-Transfer Instructions
If you would like to transfer funds electronically from your bank account but are unsure how to, the following steps will guide you. Each bank can be a little bit different, but generally, the process is:
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Go to your online banking site
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Select Transfer/Pay Bills
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Select Interac e-Transfer (or electronic transfer)
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Follow the steps outlined by your bank
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Funds should be directed to appealoffice@rcdvictoria.org
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Under Notes or Message on the online form, please indicate all of the following THREE things:
"2026 Bishops Appeal Be The Light"
The name of your parish (if applicable)
Your home address or phone number (to send a tax receipt)
Thank you for supporting the Bishop's Appeal!
Where Your Gift Makes A Difference
Local Missions
Sustains the vital work of our Mission churches as they bring the Gospel to some of the most remote communities on Vancouver Island, providing essential support for operating expenses, maintenance, pastoral leadership, and religious ministry.
Community & Relationship Building
Creates opportunities to share and deepen our faith through parish and school grants that strengthen outreach, community connection, and spiritual growth.
Parish Portion
Strengthens parish life by allowing each community to direct its share of the Appeal toward a meaningful local project chosen by pastoral and parish leadership.
Diocese of Whitehorse
Supports our twinned Diocese in northern Canada to bring pastoral care, sacraments, and outreach to remote and often challenging environments.
Vocations/Clergy/Religious Support
Nurtures the formation and spiritual growth of clergy and pastoral leaders, present and future, while honouring and caring for retired priests and religious sisters who have faithfully served our Diocese.
Global Church in Need
Through Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), your gift supports people in Lebanon who have been displaced by war. Funds from the Bishop’s Appeal help the Maronite Catholics of Sidon provide food and hope to 7,500 people in their darkest hours.
Bishop's Appeal FAQ's
- Local Missions in our Diocese
- Community & Relationship Building grants
- Parish projects through the Parish Portion
- Vocations, clergy, and religious support
- Our partnership with the Diocese of Whitehorse
- Global outreach through Aid to the Church in Need
- Every gift helps bring Christ's light to communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
Pastoral Centre Office
1-4044 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria BC V8X 2A1
Tel: 250-479-1331
Fax: 250-479-5423
Office Hours: 8:30-4:30pm
To request a visit for someone who is sick or dying in the Greater Victoria area, please contact the Hospital Chaplain at (250) 889-3761. For all other areas, please contact the nearest parish.
