News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.
We have four items to share with you today:
1) The Alliance Française de Victoria is hosting a talk by Philippe Villeneuve on the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, offering an insider’s view of the fire and reconstruction of the nearly 900-year-old monument. The event takes place on April 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, with in-person attendance open to all and a livestream available. Please find more details here: https://www.afvictoria.ca/events/culture/la-restauration-de-notre-dame-de-paris/
2) The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute is hosting a free webinar on Religious and Spiritual Aspects of Suffering on Wednesday, April 9, from 4:00–5:30 pm (PDT). To register, email CCBI at bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca. Please find more information here: https://www.ccbi-utoronto.ca/2025/03/27/april-9-religious-and-spiritual-aspects-of-suffering-webinar/
3) On Good Friday, the Collection for the Needs of the Church in the Holy Land will be taken up to support the Christian faithful in the Holy Land and sustain vital ministries, including parishes, schools, and humanitarian aid programs. This year, as many in the region face increased hardships, we are especially called to respond to their suffering. Envelopes are available in your envelope boxes for this April 18 collection.
4) UVic’s independent newspaper, the Martlet, recently published a story on AI in K-12 education and its impact on post-secondary learning. Paul Rossetti, Superintendent of Island Catholic Schools, shared how AI is being implemented in ICS and how the Vatican’s recent statement on AI helps guide the schools’ approach to evolving technology. Read the full article here: https://martlet.ca/teachers-and-administrators-are-struggling-to-keep-up-with-ai-as-it-infiltrates-k-12-schools/
