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December 4, 2015

Bishop-designate Vila preparing for a whole new world in Canada’s north

Bishop-designate Hector Vila, a native of Lima, Peru, will be taking over as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Whitehorse. Pope Francis made the announcement on Nov. 27. No date has been finalized for Vila to be ordained a bishop.

TORONTO - Growing up, Fr. Hector Vila never dreamed of visiting the Yukon. But now the Redemptoris Mater priest from Peru can’t stop thinking about making his first trip to northern Canada.

Published in Canada
November 27, 2015

Toronto seminary rector named new bishop of Whitehorse

Fr. Hector Vila

TORONTO - Fr. Hector Vila, rector of Toronto’s Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, has been appointed the new bishop of Whitehorse.
Pope Francis announced the appointment on Nov. 27.

Published in Canada