News from the Chancery - October 4, 2024

Written by the Chancery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria | Oct 7, 2024 4:15:23 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 three items to share with you today:

1) On September 30, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement on the occasion of the 2024 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, reaffirming its commitment to walking with Indigenous Peoples on their healing and reconciliation journey.  To read the statement, please visit https://www.rcdvictoria.org/special-announcements/on-the-occasion-of-the-2024-national-day-of-truth-and-reconciliation


2) The Second Session of the Universal Phase of Synod 2021-2024 has begun.  From October 2- 27, delegates from around the world will meet in Rome to pray, discus, and discern how to be a missionary synodal Church.  For more information on Synod 2021-2024, and on the Diocese of Victoria Permanent Pastoral Synod, please visit https://www.rcdvictoria.org/synod.

3) On October 9 at 7:00 pm, all are invited to join in “An Evening with Reverend Al”.  Rev. Al Tysick was the former Executive Director of the Open Door, Our Place Society, and the Dandelion Society, all serving the homeless in Victoria. Al will discuss his 30 years of street ministry, the challenges he faced, and his new book “Muddy Water”.  The event will take place at Broad View United Church in Victoria (3703 St Aidans St) and be livestreamed at https://broadviewunited.org/special-events-3/.
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