News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.
We have six items to share with you today:
1) The Diocese of Victoria is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization. The Assistant will help to carry out the primary mission of the Diocesan Ministry of Faith Formation and Evangelization: as agents of the Bishop of Victoria, serve the People of God to know, celebrate, contemplate, and live the Christian faith in the One Triune God. The job posting may be viewed at https://www.rcdvictoria.org/employment.
2) Everyone is invited to join in the celebration of the Chrism Mass on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm. At this yearly liturgy, sacred oils are blessed and given to representatives from each parish in the diocese. These will be presented in each church on Holy Thursday and used during the coming year for Baptisms, Confirmations, and Anointings of the Sick. This year’s Chrism Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Victoria (740 View Street), and also livestreamed at https://youtube.com/live/4CstVRsmU_A
3) You are invited to join Katesismong Pilipino for a Filipino Mass on March 29 at 7:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Parish in Victoria (2060 Haultain St). This Eucharistic celebration will commemorate Palm Sunday, remembering Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and marking the beginning of Holy Week.
4) All are invited to join Fr. William Hann for the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 am at Mount Tolmie. The Way of the Cross will begin at the bottom of the hill (Cedar Hill Cross Rd at Gordon Head Rd). For more information, including a map and the meditations that will be used, please visit www.rcdvictoria.org/stations
5) New videos are now available in the Journey through Lent video series. This series was designed by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to help the faithful prepare for the Church’s celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter Sunday. To view the videos, please visit: https://www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/video-resources/journey-through-lent/
6) Rachel’s Vineyard on Vancouver Island is offering a safe and confidential retreat from September 11-13, 2026, for women and men seeking healing and peace after abortion. To learn more or register, please email rachelsvineyardvancouverisland@gmail.com.