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  • Welcome!

    The Anglican Catholic Church of Canada is pleased to welcome the following Clergy and Parishes, Licensed Lay Reader and Missions, into the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada (TAC). The clergy…

  • Episcopal Visit to Church of the Resurrection, Edmonton, Alberta

    The Episcopal visit of Archbishop Shane B. Janzen, OSG, DD, Primate of the Traditional Anglican Church; Metropolitan, Anglican Catholic Church of Canada; Bishop Ordinary, Diocese of Canada West; to the…

  • Our newly painted front doors

    A big thank you to Pro Pacific Painting for the recent work done at the Cathedral. Looks great!

  • Clericus (clergy retreat) for the Diocese of Canada West at the Cathedral

    This week, we welcome the clergy of the Diocese of Canada West for their annual retreat. A big thank you to all those who helped out providing food, refreshments, and…

  • The Primate’s Easter Message for 2026

    Click here to read the Primate’s Easter 2026 Message: Easter 2026

  • The Primate’s Christmas Message for 2025

    Click here to read the Primate’s Christmas 2025 Message: Christmas 2025

  • The Rev. Doug Ohs, C.D. appointed Honorary Canon

    Sunday, September 21, 2025, being the Feast of St. Matthew, was the 50th Anniversary of Father Douglas Ohs, C.D., Ordination to the Priesthood. To mark his Golden Jubilee, Archbishop Janzen…

  • Ordination of Fred Essery to the Sacred Order of Priest

    Join us in prayer and worship on Sunday, August 3 (10 am PDT), for the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priest of Deacon Fred Essery.

  • General Synod of the Traditional Anglican Church

    As the date approaches for the gathering of the first General Synod of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Church (to be held at St. George’s Cathedral in Columbus, Georgia from May…

  • Spring time!

    “O let me hear thy loving-kindness in the morning, for in thee is my trust: / show thou me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up…

  • The Death of Archbishop Louis Falk

    On the eve of the Requiem Mass for Archbishop Louis Falk, the Traditional Anglican Church pauses to remember our first Primate. Archbishop Falk was a gifted leader, a visionary, unifier,…

  • Primate’s Message for Christmas 2024

    Click here to read the Primate’s Christmas 2024 Message: Christmas 2024

  • The Primate Consecrating Bishop Hammond

    The Primate of the Traditional Anglican Church (and Metropolitan of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada), Archbishop Shane Janzen, was Principal Consecrator for the Episcopal Consecration of the Reverend Canon…

  • Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Advent-Christmas 2023

    The Anglican Catholic Chronicle is the newsletter of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada, (a Province of the Traditional Anglican Church). Read here: Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Advent-Christmas 2023

  • Confirmation & First Communion of Frances

    We were especially pleased on Sunday, October 22, 2023 to welcome Frances and her husband Tristan on the occasion of Frances’ Confirmation and First Communion. The Sacrament of Confirmation is…

  • Confirmation of Rose

    A joyous occasion on Sunday, May 21, 2023 as we celebrated Rose’s Confirmation with her family.

  • Coronation of King Charles III & Queen Camilla

    On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we joined Canadians and citizens across the other Commonwealth Realms and Nations in celebrating the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.…

  • A Licensed Lay Reader for the Cathedral

    Sunday, April 16, 2023 saw the admission of Mr. Robert Jan Dukarm as a Licensed Lay Reader at the Cathedral. Robert is also our talented Organist. We pray for his…

  • The Primate’s Message for Easter 2023

    “As the disciples of Jesus went forth into their world to speak of the Risen Christ, so we too need to go out into our world, to speak of our…

  • Primatial Visit to Guatemala & El Salvador

    Archbishop Shane Janzen, Primate of the Traditional Anglican Church worldwide, recently returned from his first Primatial Visit to the parishes and missions of the Traditional Anglican Church – Latin American…

  • The Epistle, Lent 2023

    “WE now begin the holy Season of Lent. A season of discipline, denial, and repentance; but also one of renewal, hope, and triumph. It is a time to give of…

  • Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Christmas 2022

    “The Nativity of the Lord is at the heart of Christmas. It is the celebration of the fulfillment of an ancient promise made by God and foretold in ages past,…

  • The Epistle, Advent-Christmas 2022

    “The Season of Advent is the time to begin anew the progress of the Kingdom within us. A time to reach out to others with the message of hope, love…

  • The Cathedral Library

    Did You Know: The Cathedral has a wide-ranging library which includes many old volumes. During a recent assessment of the books in our care, we found these cross-stitched bookmarks tucked…

  • The Epistle, Autumn 2022

    The Autumn 2022 edition of The Epistle, the Cathedral’s newsletter, is now available: The Epistle, Autumn 2022

  • The Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Synod 2022

    The Synod 2022 edition of the Anglican Catholic Chronicle is now available. Read it here: Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Synod 2022

  • STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

    September 8, 2022 It is with profound sadness that we join our fellow Canadians and members of the Commonwealth around the world in the mourning of our Sovereign Lady, Queen…

  • Summer Garden Party

    The weather on Sunday was perfect for a garden party. Parishioner Bambie Maree generously hosted a Summer garden party evening in her lovely garden as a thank you to our…

  • 25th Anniversary of our Rector

    On Sunday, June 26, 2022 we celebrated Archbishop Shane Janzen’s 25th anniversary as Rector of St. John the Evangelist. The Congregation appreciated and enjoyed the Rector’s Picnic, held in honour…

  • The Epistle, Trinitytide 2022

    “We have said that Christian belief is a discovery of the works and words of the Holy Trinity. And as life is known by being lived, so Christian belief is…

  • Silver Jubilee of Archbishop Shane B. Janzen

    We give thanks to Almighty God this day for the Silver Jubilee of our Archbishop and Rector, The Most Reverend Shane B. Janzen. As we commemorate his 25th Anniversary of…

  • The Epistle, Easter 2022

    “More than the Season of Christmas, Easter is the season of Christian joy and celebration. Christmas, with all its wonder and beauty, only announces the birth of the Christ-Child, who…

  • The Primate’s Easter Message for 2022

    An excerpt: “One can only imagine the joy, the peace, the reassurance, the Apostles experienced when, from behind closed doors, the Risen Lord appeared; witnessing to them, and through them…

  • Some Church History

    Passers-by regularly ask us when the Cathedral was built. Now, we have a sign to let everyone know! The Daily Colonist newspaper of September 19, 1936 announced a special service,…

  • Full Sacramental Agreement Between The Anglican Province of America (APA) and The Traditional Anglican Church (TAC)

    With praise and glory to God, The Anglican Province of America (APA) and The Traditional Anglican Church (TAC) (of which the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada is the Canadian Province)…

  • The Epistle, Epiphany-Septuagesima 2022

    The Epiphany-Septuagesima 2022 edition of the The Epistle is now available. Read it here: The Epistle Epiphany-Septuagesima 2022

  • Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Autumn 2021

    The Autumn 2021 edition of the Anglican Catholic Chronicle is now available. Read it here: Anglican Catholic Chronicle Autumn 2021

  • Traditional Anglican Church Election of Primate & Secretary to the College of Bishops

    Announcement from the Traditional Anglican Church regarding the election of the Primate, and of the Secretary to the College of Bishops. Read here: Announcement of Election of the Primate &…

  • The Cathedral is fully open.

    We are pleased to announce that we have fully reopened following the lifting of Covid restrictions on places of worship! If you have enjoyed our virtual Services and are in…

  • The Death of Bishop Andrew Mukuyamba

    As Primate of the Traditional Anglican Church (TAC), it is with profound sadness that I announce the death of our dear brother in Christ, Bishop Andrew Mukuyamba of Zambia. Bishop…

  • Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Trinity 2021

    “’Stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.’ And we are to continue so today – in our congregational worship, in our…

  • The Death of Bishop Stephen Strawn

    The Primate’s Statement on the Death of Bishop Stephen Strawn. “Bishop Stephen Strawn was a faithful Christian, a devout Anglican, a dedicated and conscientious Bishop, loving husband, father, grandfather, a…

  • The Death of HRH Prince Philip

    It is with sadness that we learned this morning of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty The Queen. We pray for…

  • The Primate’s Easter Message for 2021

    The Primate’s Easter Message for 2021: Traditional Anglican Church Primate’s Easter Message 2021

  • Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Septuagesima 2021

    The Septuagesima 2021 edition of the Anglican Catholic Chronicle, the newsletter of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada, is now available. Read it here: Anglican Catholic Chronicle Septuagesima 2021

  • Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion of Megan

    Blessings on Megan as she received the Sacraments of Christian Initiation this past Sunday – Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. Megan’s mother and grandmother joined us for the celebration.

  • Liturgical Music

    Our talented organist, Mr. Robert Jan Dukarm, has produced digital Anglican liturgical music as a fundraiser for us. The two albums are Merbecke: Communion Service (Tutorial), and Willan: Missa De…

  • Anglican Catholic Chronicle, Eastertide 2020

    The Eastertide 2020 edition of the Anglican Catholic Chronicle is now available. Read it here: Anglican Catholic Chronicle Eastertide 2020

  • Cathedral Closed for the Duration of the Covid-19 Pandemic

    With the on-going Covid-19 pandemic and the need to limit gatherings and other personal contacts, Archbishop Janzen has decided to close the Cathedral Church to public worship for the time…

  • Proclamation of Ratification of the Constitution of the Traditional Anglican Church

    TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN CHURCHANNOUNCEMENT AND RELEASE The Primate of the Traditional Anglican Communion, Archbishop Shane Janzen, is pleased to announce the adoption and ratification of the new Constitution of the Traditional…

  • Cancellation of Mass at the Cathedral Church

    My dear Brethren: As I follow the rapidly changing news and, more importantly, the Provincial Health officer’s warnings and advisories, my concern for the health and well-being of all of…

  • Ordination of Mr. Fred Essery

    In the midst of this difficult time, we give thanks to Almighty God for the call and ordination of our new Permanent Deacon, the Rev. Mr. Fred Essery who has…

  • Cathedral Services and Covid-19

    In response to current public health warnings and advisories regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Archbishop has put into place the following measures for the health and well-being of our Cathedral…

  • Cathedral To Host Organ Recital

    Saturday, October 26 at 2:00 pm990 Falmouth Road, Victoria Cathedral Church of Saint John the Evangelist organist Robert Dukarm will perform sacred and secular music of the 18th and 20th…

  • Venezuela Relief

    This summer the International Anglican Fellowship, the congregation of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Evangelist (Anglican Catholic Church of Canada), and members of the Diocese of the West…

  • Statement on the Anglican Joint Synods

    Archbishop Shane B. Janzen and Bishop Craig Botterill of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada, Traditional Anglican Communion, have issued the following statement on the recent Anglican Joint Synods held…

  • Primate’s Easter Message 2017

    Primate’s Easter Message 2017 Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! THE ancient Easter proclamation sounds out again throughout the Church: Christ is risen! Easter breaks forth with…

  • New Primate of the Traditional Anglican Communion

    The Most Reverend Shane Janzen was elected Primate of the world-wide Traditional Anglican Communion (TAC) by its governing College of Bishops in Lincoln, England on Friday, October 14, and formally…

  • Consecration of Metropolitan and Bishop Ordinary

    On Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Victoria, B.C., the Very Reverend Shane B. Janzen, Dean and Provincial Commissary, was consecrated as a Bishop in…