July 5th Around the Archdiocese

Find out what's happening around the Archdiocese

• Venezuela Earthquake - Donations

• The BC Catholic

• Employment in the Archdiocese

• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

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Venezuela Earthquakes - Donations matched until July 14

Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, please consider donating to Development and Peace — Caritas Canada, the official international solidarity organization of the Catholic Church in Canada. Donations will support its local partner, Caritas Venezuela, in providing urgent help to affected communities, including food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene supplies, medication, and other emergency assistance. Every dollar donated for Venezuela until July 14 will be matched by the Government of Canada, doubling the impact of your gift.

Please give generously online at devp.org/en/make-a-donation/?tfa_1953

The B.C. Catholic - New Publishing Schedule

The B.C. Catholic will continue serving readers through a renewed print and digital model. The final weekly newspaper has been published, and beginning in July, readers can follow The B.C. Catholic each week through a new email digest. A redesigned monthly print edition will launch in September and will continue to be mailed to homes through Canada Post. Sign up for the new weekly email at bccatholic.ca/digest

Employment Opportunities in the Archdiocese

There are several positions open for hiring at the Archdiocese. If you feel called to serve the Church in this specific way, check out the website of the Archdiocese of Vancouver and learn more about careers at rcav.org/careers.

• Administrative Assistant, Archbishop's Office - Support the day-to-day workflow of the Archbishop’s Office. This includes sorting incoming correspondence, responding to inquiries, liaising with parishes, coordinating the Archbishop’s travel arrangements, and other related duties and projects. Learn more and apply 

• Manager of Family Services, Gardens of Gethsemani - Provide strategic and pastoral leadership to their advisors, ensuring families receive attentive, respectful, and high quality service during times of need. 

Annual Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

St. Joseph’s Parish (Mission) invites you to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Fraser River Heritage Park to celebrate the Holy Eucharist in honour of Our Lady, on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00PM. The main celebrant will be the Most Rev. Richard W. Smith. Confessions will be heard on site between 10AM and 1PM. After Mass, procession to the Grotto where the Rosary is prayed and then Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Picnic and fellowship will follow. Please bring your own picnic lunch and chairs. For bus information, please contact the coordinator at your parish or email info@aquinasinstitute.ca  

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