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News from the Chancery - October 11, 2024

Oct 11, 2024 4:09:08 PM

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

We have four items to share with you today:

1) During this month of October dedicated to Mary, at a time when there continues to be so much violence between peoples and nations in the Middle East and elsewhere, the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops invites all Catholics in Canada to take up Pope Francis’ invitation to pray and fast for peace.  To read his invitation, please visit ​https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/statement-by-the-most-rev-william-t-mcgrattan-bishop-of-calgary-and-cccb-president-to-the-catholic-faithful-in-canada-inviting-them-to-pray-and-fast-for-peace/.

2) The Canadian branch of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association is launching a campaign to raise funds for families displaced by the escalating conflict in Lebanon.  For more information, and to donate, please visit ​https://cnewa.org/ca/

3) The annual Camp Homewood Youth Retreat is looking for new members to serve on the planning team.  An online meeting will be held on October 29 at 7:00 pm at https://meet.google.com/bqf-icdp-hxp.  For further details, please contact Jeremy Lenz at ​jeremylenz81@gmail.com

4) The Diocese is looking for volunteers to livestream the 9 am Sunday Mass from St. Andrew’s Cathedral.  No previous experience is necessary, and all training will be provided.  For more information or to apply, please email ​chancery@rcdvictoria.org.

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The Chancery serves as the administrative office of the Bishop and the Diocese. We support Catholic parishes, schools, and communities by providing services, resources, and ministries.

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