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 five items to share with you today:
1. CCCB Letter to the Holy Father on the First Anniversary of His Pontificate
The CCCB President sent a letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the first anniversary of his pontificate. Through this letter, the CCCB President conveyed the heartfelt greetings of the Bishops of Canada, as well as the assurance of their prayers and of the unwavering solidarity of the Church in Canada as the Holy Father carries out his Petrine ministry in the service of the Universal Church. Read the letter here: https://www.cccb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-08-Letter-from-CCCB-President-to-Pope-Leo-XIV-First-Anniversary.pdf
2. Invitation: World Youth Day Seoul 2027 Pilgrimage
We are excited to begin exploring interest in forming a group from across our diocese to attend World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea! World Youth Day (WYD) is a powerful international gathering of young Catholics, offering an opportunity for prayer, cultural exchange, and a meaningful encounter with Christ and the universal Church alongside the Holy Father. It is often a life-changing experience that deepens faith and builds lasting friendships.
At this early stage, we are reaching out to parishes to gauge interest from youth, families, and leaders who may wish to participate in this pilgrimage. We have received preliminary travel proposals that include youth hostel accommodations for:
-7 nights in Seoul with roundtrip transfers
-9 nights in Seoul with roundtrip transfers and a full-day tour
If you have anyone interested that may want to see the preliminary travel proposal, please have them email Fr. Joseph Thomas who is organizing at: jthomas@rcdvictoria.org
3. Development and Peace - Caritas Canada: Share Lent Campaign Update
The folks at Development and Peace - Caritas Canada want to share their heartfelt thank you for all the faithful who learnt about, connected with, felt for and, most significantly, gave generously to support their campaign to build a world of justice and peace. See the thank you video here: https://youtu.be/TGoCY0zt084
4. Family and Life Week 2026
National Family and Life Week (NFLW) takes places this year from May 10-17, centring on the theme “I am with you always” (cf. Matthew 28:20). Families and communities are encouraged to take time during the week to celebrate their own families, express gratitude, and share meaningful moments with loved ones across generations. See more at: https://www.cccb.ca/faith-moral-issues/family-and-life/national-family-and-life-week/
5) Our Lady of the Rosary 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish is excited to launch their own online 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support their new childcare and early learning facility. This centre will nurture children, support families, and serve our growing community for generations to come, while helping address gaps created by recent changes to provincial ELCC capital funding.
• Ticket sales are open now
• Ticket sales end: June 30, 2026 (PDT)
• Draw date: July 4, 2026 (PDT)
Get your ticket starting May 8th here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/oltrp
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