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News from the Chancery - August 14, 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

News from the Chancery - August 7, 2026

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:05:49 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

News from the Chancery - July 31, 2026

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:39:46 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

News from the Chancery - July 24, 2026

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:48:02 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

News from the Chancery - July 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

News from the Chancery - July 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:21:01 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

Sea Sunday 2026

Michael Newman — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:31:05 GMT

On July 12, 2026, Catholic communities around the world—and especially here in the Diocese of Victoria—will mark Sea Sunday, a day to recognize, celebrate, and pray for seafarers and all who work at sea. This annual observance, held on the second Sunday of July, reminds us that behind all the commerce we rely on are the hands, hearts, and sacrifices of people who often remain unseen: the men and women working aboard cargo ships, tankers, ferries, and fishing vessels across the globe.

A Diocese Shaped by the Sea
Surrounded by ocean, Vancouver Island and its neighbouring islands are more than just coastal—we are a maritime people. Whether through ferry travel, fishing, trade, or tourism, countless lives in our diocese are deeply connected to the sea. From Victoria’s Inner Harbour all the way up to Port Hardy, the ocean is embedded into how we live on the island.

That’s why Sea Sunday holds special meaning for us. We know the power of the ocean, the beauty of its vastness, and also its hardships. We know that while the sea can inspire awe, it can also be lonely and unforgiving for those who work on it, especially in this time in history rife with geopolitical conflict and economic precarity.

In Cardinal Czerny’s message for Sea Sunday 2026 titled: Beyond Cargo and Commerce: The Human Face of the Sea, he explains:

News from the Chancery - July 3, 2026

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:22:56 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.

Graduation Mass and Commissioning Ceremony 2026

Michael Newman — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:34:22 GMT

Last week, the Grade 12 students of St. Andrew’s Regional High School officially crossed the threshold into life as GRADUATES at the 2026 Grad Mass and Commissioning Ceremony, held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. This joyful celebration, with Mass presided by Bishop Gary and concelebrated with Fr. Alfredo Monacelli, Episcopal Vicar for Education, Faith Formation and Evangelization, and Fr. Shijo George, Chaplain of St. Andrew’s Regional High School, was a day of great joy for students, parents, and teachers, and an opportunity to gather in prayer as a community for the future of the graduates.

News from the Chancery - June 26, 2026

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:35:42 GMT

News from the Chancery is published each week to share information and upcoming events with the people of the Diocese of Victoria.