Faith Tides may have been on it’s summer break, but there have been a number of events across the diocese since the May 2025 issue went to press. Here’s a photo gallery to catch up on all that’s been happening.
Confirmations at the cathedral
Diocesan-wide confirmations took place on May 4 at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria. There were 27 people confirmed from across the diocese during the service.

Ordination of Rebecca Yeo and Mona Smart
On June 8, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee ordained Rebecca Yeo and Mona Smart to the sacred order of priesthood.
Induction of Juli Mallet
On June 15, Juli Mallet was inducted as the incumbent in the Parish of Salt Spring Island.

Pictured (l-r) are Gyllian Davies, former incumbent in the Parish of Salt Spring Island; Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee; Lon Towstego, incumbent in the Parish of Central Saanich; Kelly Duncan, incumbent at St Andrew’s, Sidney; Juli Mallet, incumbent in the Parish of Salt Spring Island; Allen Doerksen, incumbent at St Philip’s, Oak Bay; Jenny Replogle, diocesan canon for lay-led parishes and parishes in transition; and Denise Doerksen, incumbent at Holy Trinity, Saanich. Photo by Dale Storm.
Pride 2025
A number of synod and diocesan staff members took part on the 2025 Pride parade in Victoria on July 6.