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) Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Mass will take place on May 18, 2025, in St. Peter's Square, marking the beginning of his papacy and uniting the faithful in prayer and hope for his leadership. All are invited to join the celebration via livestream at 1:00 am PDT (10:00 am Rome time) at https://www.youtube.com/c/VaticanNewsEN.
2) The Most Reverend Richard W. Smith will be installed as the twelfth Archbishop of Vancouver on Friday, May 23rd, at 7:00 pm. All are invited to participate in his Installation Mass via livestream at https://rcav.org/.
3) Frassati Academy, a Catholic elementary school opening in September 2025 at the Campbell Centre of St. Agnes Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a dedicated Principal to lead its inaugural year. To learn more or apply, visit https://www.frassatiacademy.ca/jobs.
4) The Serra Club in formation meets on the last Tuesday of each month at different parishes. This month, all are invited to Sacred Heart Parish (4040 Nelthorpe St, Victoria) for a Vocations Mass and information session on Tuesday, May 27th, at 6:00 pm. Fr. Shijo George will share his inspiring journey to the priesthood. For more information, please email victoria@serrainternational.org.
