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The life and legacy of Arthur O’Meara

As I was preparing for the presentation on the colonial history of Cowichan that I gave at St Peter, Quamichan on Sept. 30, the name ...
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Provincial School for Congregational Development graduates first cohort, enters third year

In May, the first cohort of just over 30 students, both lay and clergy, representing all the dioceses across the ecclesiastical province, graduated from the ...
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A journey from fear to hope

My name is Soreti, and I was born in 1998 in Wachu Town, Harar Zone, Ethiopia. As a young girl, I dreamed of finishing school ...
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A Salt Spring summer retreat

From the evening of Aug. 4 to midday on Aug. 6, 46 people joined Bishop Anna and Christine Conkin, incumbent at St. George, Cadboro Bay, ...
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Geneva Bibles illuminate an era of reformation and radicalism

Two Geneva Bibles held in the archives, dating to 1599 and 1615, provide historically and theologically significant evidence from an era of religious upheaval in ...
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‘It’s an exciting time to be a deacon’

Tell us something about your background: where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in England but only lived there ...
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Cathedral precinct rezoning application approved by city council

During his visit to the cathedral in 2009, then Prince Charles is said to have commented, “it’s not quite finished, is it?” That is the ...
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May 2026 content

Columns and regular features Bishop’s Column: Reaching across diocesan boundaries to work together Bishop Anna shares some of the work being done at the provincial ...
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Wondering together at the ecclesiastical province summit in Kelowna

In July of this year, the provincial house of bishops and provincial council are gathering in Kelowna, BC, to discern faithful next steps in sharing ...
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April 2026 content

Columns and regular features Bishop’s Column: “Come on bishop, let’s dance!” Bishop Anna learns more about the history of the land that our churches in ...
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Building a safe haven for queer asylum seekers

St. John the Divine in Victoria has a long history of social justice work. For 30 years the church had an active refugee sponsorship committee, ...
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March 2026 content

Columns and regular features Bishop’s Column: Welcoming everyone to the table (pg. 2) “As we prepare for the Easter feast, I invite you to think ...
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Diocese to host a summer retreat on Salt Spring Island

Bishop Anna and Christine Conkin, incumbent at St. George, Cadboro Bay, will be hosting a diocesan retreat this summer on beautiful Salt Spring Island. The ...
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100 years since breaking ground at the cathedral

This year is the 100th anniversary of the beginning of construction on Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. This building is the 3rd iteration of Christ ...
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Alongside Hope partners understand the challenges their communities face

Alongside Hope supports projects in Canada and around the world in collaboration with local partners. These partners understand the cultural, social, economic and political contexts ...
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