News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.
Dear friends,
We have four items to share with you today:
1. Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Diocese of Victoria Family Camp and Conference. Families are invited to gather for a fun, faith-filled weekend of fellowship, play, and prayer taking place August 20-23 at beautiful Nanoose Bay Camp.
Details are at: 12thAnnualVictoriaDioceseFamilyCampandConference.eventbrite.ca
2. St. Mark’s College at UBC is now accepting applications for bursaries and awards offered for people within the Diocese of Victoria. Applications are being accepted for the following:
• The Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary ($1,500): for a lay woman who is accepted or enrolled in a program or course for ministry in the Church, such as religious education, social justice, liturgy, social action, care of the sick, etc. Candidates must be able to demonstrate financial needs. (Deadline to apply is May 15)
• Formation for Catholic Ministry Award ($3,330): for a schoolteacher, or parish or diocesan lay leader in the diocese of Victoria wanting to pursue theological education to deepen their understanding of the faith and better be able to teach it and/or deepen ones spiritual life. (Applications accepted on a rolling basis)
More information and application forms are available at: https://stmarkscollege.ca/scholarships-and-financial-aid/#GraduateScholarships
3. All are invited to participate in an online “Conversation in the Spirit” synodal session on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 – 11:45 am. As part of the Diocese of Victoria Permanent Pastoral Synod, this safe, respectful, and non-judgmental session will be exploring questions about how to bring the Good News to our communities.
Here is what one participant had to say about their experience in a session: “At first I did not expect to be moved, but it has been a positive experience and I have been surprised at things. I have discovered that we don’t know how we feel until we can speak about it and be heard. This is how it is (at this Conversation in the Spirit)”
To join the session, see the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81881926381?pwd=K8hfpytrbBlv18YHYjbIa0Tmotzcub.1
Meeting ID: 818 8192 6381
Passcode: 921735
4. Fr. Mike Favero wishes to share with the people of the Diocese that he is facing health challenges once again and, as a result, will be scaling back his activities while receiving treatment. He asks that you keep him in your prayers during this challenging time.
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