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 six items to share with you today:
Details are at: 12thAnnualVictoriaDioceseFamilyCampandConference.eventbrite.ca
3. Rachels Vineyard Retreat
Rachel’s Vineyard on Vancouver Island is offering a safe and confidential retreat from September 11-13, 2026 for women and men seeking healing and peace after abortion. To learn more or register, please email rachelsvineyardvancouverisland@gmail.com.You can also find more information here: https://www.rachelsvineyardvanisland.org/
4. Final Push for 50/50 raffle
This is the last week of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish's 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support their new childcare and early learning facility. This centre will nurture children, support families, and serve our growing community for generations to come, while helping address gaps created by recent changes to provincial ELCC capital funding.
• Ticket sales end: June 30, 2026 (PDT)
• Draw date: July 4, 2026 (PDT)
Get your ticket here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/oltrp
5. Job Opportunities Across the Diocese
Parish Administrative Assistant, St Francis Xavier Parish
St. Francis Xavier Parish in Mill Bay is looking for a parish administrative assistant. Approximately 18 hrs a week. The successful candidate will be a flexible, goal-oriented team player, with computer expertise, willingness to learn, and understanding of the whole Church as the Body of Christ.
Detailed job description available here. Salary Range: $19.56 - 32.50/hr
To apply, please send a cover letter along with your resume/CV to sfx@rcdvictoria.org.
Deadline for applications June 30, 2026
Correctional Chaplain, William Head Institution
The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) Bridges of Canada Inc. is hiring a full-time Correctional Chaplain in the Pacific Region for 125-165 hours per month (subject to change based on monthly requirements). The Correctional Chaplain will be responsible for providing religious and spiritual services to federal offenders of all faiths residing in William Head Institution. Read the full job posting here. Anyone interested in this paid ministry position needs a mandate letter from Bishop Gary Gordon and can contact either the Bishop (bishop@rcdvictoria.org) or Tapiwa Gusha (tgusha@bridgesofcanada.com), for more information.
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish - Part-Time Event Hall Coordinator (Short-Term)
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish is seeking someone with marketing experience to help launch and promote their Event Hall and meeting rooms for rentals (events, weddings, community use) as a source of revenue to support parish needs. This flexible side-project role focuses on building awareness through social media, local advertising, and other marketing efforts, along with handling inquiries and coordinating bookings. Approximately 5 hours per week at $25/hour, with additional commission and earning potential based on successful bookings, for a 6 to 9 month project. Please send a resume to whann@rcdvictoria.org
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