Dear friends,
Bishop Gary Gordon has written a message to the people of the Diocese of Victoria on the passing of Pope Francis. The message may be read online at https://www.rcdvictoria.org/…/bishop-gary-gordons….
Please also find attached a prayer card from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
A memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Victoria. All are invited to attend in person or via livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/W_gt0pL9LKI?si=-sUvdDsaXeihBMVq
Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 1:00 am PDT (10:00 am CEST) in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. We will follow up with the livestream information once the link in confirmed.
Many thanks,
Marie D’Souza
Communications Coordinator
