News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.
We have six items to share with you today:
1) On Monday, September 30, Canada will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day was established in 2021 to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. One step on the Catholic church’s path of healing and reconciliation is the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. To learn more, please visit https://www.rcdvictoria.org/indigenous/walking-the-path-of-healing-reconciliation.
2) The annual Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is happening this week, bringing together members of the CCCB from across Canada for discussion on a broad range of topics affecting the Catholic faithful in Canada. For more information, including video recaps of each day of the Plenary, please visit https://www.rcdvictoria.org/news/the-2024-cccb-plenary-assembly.
3) 40 Days for Life invites you to pray for an end to abortion by participating in their annual fall vigil, which runs this year from September 25 – November 3. Campaign Life Coalition also invites you to join Life Chain, a peaceful prayer demonstration which will be held this year on October 6 from 2-3 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/victoriabc and https://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/life-chain.
4) The Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held on September 28 and 29, 2024. This annual initiative assists the Bishops in their ministry of accompanying, teaching, guiding, sanctifying and caring for the Church in Canada. Donations can be made through your local parish, or online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13547.
5) The 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This year’s theme is “God walks with his people”. For more information, including Pope Francis’ Message for the Day and a video, please visit https://www.humandevelopment.va/en/news/2024/giornata-mondiale-migrante-e-rifugiato-2024-tema-messaggio-papa.html
6) New job opportunities are available in the Diocese of Victoria. Please visit https://www.rcdvictoria.org/employment for more information about the following postings:
- Senior Accountant for the Diocese of Victoria (posting will remain open until the position is filled)
- Part-time Administrative Assistant for Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish (applications must be received by October 14)
