Philosophy and Mission Statement

“St. Joseph’s is… Love”

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Victoria are committed to Catholic Education founded on gospel-centered values and the teachings and tradition of the Catholic Church.

We continue the vision of the founders of the Catholic schools on Vancouver Island based on commitment and dedication and rooted in the belief that school and parish are partners with parents who are the prime educators of their children.

We acknowledge that the primary purpose of Catholic education is to create an environment where young people can grow in love and hope which is reflected in Christ's teachings.

We are committed to the development of the unique gifts of each child in co-operation with parents and the local faith community by providing education which caters to the needs of the whole child: spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional, and social. We are committed to serve all members of the Catholic education community on Vancouver Island: students, teachers, support staff, council members, parents, clergy and local parishioners.

We will meet future challenges in the spirit of Christ and continue to promote a Catholic education community that is a beacon of hope for all. We will continue to be models of love and hope as we build a future for our diocesan community and the wider global community.