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) Times and locations of Holy Week and Easter services across our Diocese are available on our website at: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/events/2026-holy-week-mass-times
2) You're invited to support Help Not Harm, a campaign organized by the Archdiocese of Toronto to push back against plans currently in place to expand euthanasia (Medical Assistance in Dying – MAiD) for those suffering from mental illness. Visit HelpNotHarmCanada.ca where you can e-mail your Member of Parliament, asking for their support of Bill C-218: The Right to Recover Act before the anticipated vote in the House of Commons in mid-April 2026.
3) St. Andrew’s Cathedral is seeking a full-time Office Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the parish. They are looking for someone with a welcoming attitude and eye for detail, who can comfortably prioritize duties and work diligently under pressure. A detailed position description is available on the St. Andrews website at: https://www.standrewscathedral.com/post/office-assistant-position
4) The final video from the video series Journey through Lent is now available. 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/