On October 29th, the councils of the Victoria Diocesan Councils met for their bi-annual League Development Day. In addition to conducting some business, a majority of the day focused on workshops and sharing. Laurel Phyall conducted an exercise on discernment, Christa Grillmair presented a workshop on the strategic plan, and members enjoyed a presentation by guest speaker, Sister Janet Bayron, RVM. Father Michael Tran celebrated Mass in the beautiful Holy Family Notre Dame Parish and the ladies of the council at Port Alberni provided the ambiance for lively socializing during lunch.
The altar at Holy Family Notre Dame Parish in Port Alberni, BC.
Sister Janet Bayron, RVM shares her life story and vocation
Members of the Victoria Diocesan Councils listen attentively to the presentations.
As always, the ladies of the council in Port Alberni provide!
Diocesan President, Laurel Phyall conducting a Discernment exercise
BC & Yukon Provincial Communications Chair, Christa Grillmair presents the Strategic Plan
Submitted by Christa Grillmair.