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 five items to share with you today:
1. Beloved Catholic Women's Retreat 2026
Women are invited to the 8th Annual Beloved Catholic Women's Retreat, taking place November 13 to 15 at beautiful Camp Homewood on Quadra Island. This year's theme, Mysterium: Behold the Lamb of God, welcomes guest speaker Sr. Damien Marie of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. Enjoy a weekend of teaching, prayer, worship, and joyful fellowship. Registration opens Saturday, September 12 at 9:00am. https://www.belovedvi.com/
Voices in Motion is seeking new choir members for the upcoming season. This unique intergenerational choir welcomes people living with memory loss and their caregivers to enjoy singing, socializing, and building community together. No singing experience is required. For more information or to register, visit https://voicesinmotionchoirs.org/
Official registration begins Monday, September 14 for the RCD Victoria World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea in 2027. On September 14, you will be able to register your non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your spot on the pilgrimage. Find info to register and put down your deposit at: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/wyd-2027
4. Development and Peace - Caritas Canada
Nepal Flooding Relief Efforts - Caritas Canada
A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacial collapse has devastated the Nepal-Tibet border, taking the lives of over 1,000 people, and leaving thousands more missing. We are encouraging our community to pray and support relief efforts through Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, which has launched an emergency collection.
To learn more about they are doing on the ground visit: https://devp.org/en/nepal-floods-necessitate-a-deluge-of-solidarity/
This fall, the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (10030 Third Street, Sidney BC) will host ecumenical prayer sessions in The Way of Taizé. Hosted the 3rd Friday of the month - September 18, October 16, November 20, 2026 – at 6:00 pm. All are invited to join in this evening of prayer and song. See poster here