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 six items to share with you today:
1. Prayers for the Holy Father
We ask you to join the faithful across Canada and the world in praying for the swift and complete recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on October 13, 2026. To read the release, including a letter to the Holy Father, from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on behalf of the Catholic faithful of Canada, visit: https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/prayers-for-the-holy-father-and-letter-from-the-cccb-president/
2. 100th World Mission Sunday
This weekend marks the 100th annual World Mission Sunday. Watch Pope Leo's video message and find resources on how to celebrate World Mission Month this October here: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/global-catholic-news/100th-world-mission-sunday-message
3. Our Lady of the Rosary Church and Parish Centre 50/50 Raffle
The new Our Lady of the Rosary Church and Parish Centre is under construction at 2940 Irwin Road, Langford, BC, where it will serve parishioners and the wider community for generations to come. To help support ongoing construction and development costs, you are invited to support their 50/50 Draw. Every ticket purchased contributes directly to this important project and brings them one step closer to completing their new church. Purchase your tickets today at: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/oltrp/
4. All Souls Mass
On Saturday, November 7th, Our Lady of Fatima Parish will hold a Mass in honour of All Souls in the Mausoleum at the Royal Oak Burial Park. Rosary will be at 9:00 am, followed by Holy Mass. Celebrant will be Father Eduardo da Silva Santos from Our Lady of Fatima. Everyone is welcome. See poster here
5. Canadian Jesuits International Host Free Public Talks
Canadian Jesuits International are hosting a guest speaker, Brex Arevalo, from the Philippines. Brex is an environmental planner and climate justice advocate and in his free talk entitled: Margins at the Centre: navigating a just transition in the Wild Wild Waste, he will speak on destructive impacts of waste-burning facilities and supporting safe and just energy transition in the Global South.
-Oct 30, 2026 at 3pm at Uvic Multifaith Centre AND Nov. 1, 2026, 10:15AM (after 9a.m. mass) at Holy Cross Church (4049 Gordon Head Rd) All are welcome. See poster here
6. Employment Opportunity - Financial Administrator
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson is seeking a full-time Financial Administrator to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the Diocese, its parishes, and the Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND). Based at the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Kelowna, this senior leadership position is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, property management, and administrative operations. For full details and application information, please visit: https://www.nelsondiocese.org/apps/jobs/
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