posted by kate fagan taylor - march 1, 2010
Today's news may not come as a big surprise. After all, the Sisters of St. Ann have been preparing for years to let go of their properties here in Victoria, and Queenswood has been working for over two years now to become financially independent of the operating grant provided by the Sisters each year.
It does raise some practical questions for Queenswood about the immediate future. Adding the expense of a lease will be a new challenge. But our hope and current plan is that Queenswood will continue beyond 2010 as an ongoing legacy of the Sisters of St. Ann.
The board has been in conversations with UVic for some time now. Having the University as our landlord instead of the Sisters will be a big change, but we see the potential to benefit each other while serving the needs of the wider community in Victoria. After all, the university educates people who, like the Sisters of St. Ann, work in education, healthcare, and social services. Queenswood has found a unique program niche in helping people to be effective and healthy spiritually, physically and emotionally in these demanding careers. So our hearts are full of hope.
Please keep us in your prayers as we continue exploring the possibilities with UVic.
We'd like to hear your response to this news. Feel free to contact us at execdirector@queenswoodvictoria.ca
