Diocesan Faith Day: Who is My Neighbour?

Join us for a day of learning as we explore the theme "Who is My Neighbour? Relationship and Belonging with the Poor" All are welcome to attend the Diocese of Victoria’s annual Faith Day. The day will begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop Gary Gordon at 9:00 am at Sacred Heart Parish (4040 Nelthorpe St, Victoria, BC V8X 2A1). At 10:00 am, the day will continue at St. Andrew's Regional High School ending at 3:30 pm. Our guest speaker this year will be Dr. Donna M. Beegle, President of Communication Across Borders presenting "Who is My Neighbour? Relationship and Belonging with the Poor. In this talk, she will equip the audience with knowledge and practical skills to improve communication, relationships, and make a significant difference for children and adults impacted by poverty. Bio: Dr. Donna M. Beegle brings an insider perspective on poverty. She dropped out of school at 15, lived 26 years pretty much homeless, earned her GED at age 26 and 10 years later her Doctorate. She studied poverty, communication and education. For more than 35 years she has worked with social service providers, housing professionals, educators, justice professionals, health care providers, members of faith-based organizations, and communities who want to assist people in moving out and staying out of the war zone of poverty. Please register to help us plan for numbers.