News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.
Dear friends,
We have four items to share with you today:
1) Oblates of Mary Immaculate Bicentennial
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate are inviting people of our Diocese to support them in marking the Oblate Bicentennial (1826–2026) on May 21, the feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod. The Oblates played a key role in the early faith history of the Diocese and Canada. A festive Gala Event fundraiser will be held to celebrate this milestone to benefit the Star of the North Retreat Centre, as well as a developing a new retreat house in their mission in Kenya. Those interested in supporting can register by May 7 at: https://www.starofthenorth.ca/
2) March For Life – Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus are inviting the community to their March for LIFE & Dinner on May 14th. The event begins at the 12:00pm Mass at St. Andrews Cathedral, continues with a march to the BC Legislature, and ends with a ticketed dinner and guest speaker. For more information and to register, go to: m4lvictoria.ca
3) The Chosen is coming to Canadian TV audiences
Salt + Light TV will be airing The Chosen beginning Sunday, May 3 in both French and English. The internationally acclaimed series starring Jonathan Roumie brings the life of Jesus from the pages of Scripture to the TV screen in a deeply moving historical drama. For specific air times, see: slmedia.org/blog/about-the-chosen
4) The Year of St. Francis
The Vatican has recently announced that 2026 will be the Year of St. Francis, as this year marks eight centuries since the death of St. Francis of Assisi. During this special year, Catholics are encouraged to make pilgrimage to places of worship dedicated to St. Francis. Read our blog post for more information: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/news/the-year-of-st.-francis
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