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Marie D'Souza

Marie D'Souza

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Looking up at a circle of tall trees with green leaves, their trunks rising toward a bright sky and forming a canopy overhead.

Trees of Life: Forests, Faith, and Our Future

Sep 9, 2025 8:00:00 AM

From the very beginning, trees have been central to God’s story. In the Garden of Eden, the ...
A large group of people gather outside a church decorated for a celebration. The church entrance is adorned with flowers, greenery, and banners, while a colorful floral carpet design extends across the pavement in front. A cross stands at the top of the church, and a statue is visible on the right side near the gate. The sky is clear with scattered clouds.

The Feast of Senhor Bom Jesus da Pedra at Our Lady of Fatima

Sep 4, 2025 10:35:27 AM

On August 29–31, 2025, Our Lady of Fatima parish in Victoria gathered to celebrate the ...
Rows of solar panels installed on a large rooftop reflecting the setting sun, with a forested horizon in the background.

Shining a Light on Creation: How Solar Energy is Powering Hope on Vancouver Island

Sep 3, 2025 8:00:00 AM

In the very first chapter of Genesis, God created light, separating it from darkness and ...
Montessori-style Catechesis of the Good Shepherd display with wooden figures of a shepherd and sheep on the left and children gathered around a small altar on the right, set on a green base with shelves and religious artwork in the background.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Comes to the Diocese of Victoria

Aug 26, 2025 1:57:58 PM

Something remarkable is taking root in our Diocese: the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ...
A small white wooden chapel with blue trim and a cross on the roof, surrounded by flower bushes and set against a backdrop of tall evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.

Love, Legacy, and the Little Church by the Sea: A Jubilee Pilgrimage

Aug 19, 2025 8:00:00 AM

The phrase “House of God” feels especially true at Our Lady of Assumption in Alert Bay. ...
Rustic log cabin-style building with a green metal roof and wooden ramp, surrounded by tall evergreen trees on a sunny day.

Celebrating a Century of Faith on Gabriola Island

Aug 18, 2025 9:32:42 AM

For 100 years, Our Lady of Victory has been more than a building—it’s been a heartbeat of ...
Two young girls in matching floral dresses give flowers and kisses to their smiling grandparents during a sunny outdoor visit. One girl kisses her grandmother on the cheek while the other stands with her grandfather, holding a pink flower.

July 27: World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Jul 24, 2025 11:01:14 AM

Each year, on the fourth Sunday of July—close to the feast of Joachim and Ann, the ...
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July 13: Sea Sunday in the Diocese of Victoria

Jul 8, 2025 10:25:22 AM

On July 13, 2025, Catholic communities around the world—and especially here in the Diocese ...
A view of a church ceiling featuring a diamond-shaped skylight with colorful stained glass panels. In the center hangs a white dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit, illuminated by soft natural light. The surrounding ceiling is made of dark wooden panels, creating a warm and reverent atmosphere.

The Flames of Faith: How Pentecost Transformed the Apostles—and Us

Jun 6, 2025 8:00:00 AM

As Catholics, the celebration of Pentecost is a profound moment in our liturgical calendar. ...

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