News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.
We have seven items to share with you today:
1) Bishop Gary Gordon has written a message to the people of the Diocese of Victoria on the passing of Pope Francis. The message may be read online at https://www.rcdvictoria.org/news/bishop-gary-gordons-letter-on-the-passing-of-pope-francis. You can find a printable version of his letter here.
2) The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a prayer card for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Please find a printable file here.
(You may share this file freely in its electronic format and/or reproduce it on paper, as long as the reproduction or sharing is for non-commercial purposes.)
3) A memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Victoria. All are invited to attend in person or via livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/W_gt0pL9LKI?si=-sUvdDsaXeihBMVq
4) Pope Francis' funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 1:00 am PDT (10:00 am CEST) in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. You can watch the funeral via livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/@VaticanNews
5) St. Patrick’s Parish in Victoria is seeking a detail-oriented and creative part-time Communications Assistant to support their Office Manager to ensure timely, and professional communications across all platforms. Find more details in the job posting here: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/employment
6) On April 29th, all are welcome to join a free virtual lecture on Art, Medicine, and the Reimagining of Care as part of the Compassion and Social Justice Lecture Series. Presenters will explore the multifaceted relationship between medicine and art, offering new ways to see, understand, and engage with the complexities of health and social justice. To register, please email CSJL@providencehealth.bc.ca.
7) There’s still availability for the Rachel’s Vineyard Vancouver Island retreat, happening May 9–11, 2025. This confidential weekend offers a safe and supportive environment for women and men seeking healing and peace after abortion. Learn more at www.rachelsvineyardvanisland.org or register by May 4 by emailing rachelsvineyardvancouverisland@gmail.com.
