December 2000

Remembering the legacy of an educator (by Bill Watson) Education: Quietly on December 4, 2000, Sir Alexander Kuska, K.S.G., passed to his eternal reward -» Full Story

Bishop announces Vocation Awareness Week (by Fr. Paul MacNeil) Vocations: If your son told you he wanted to be a priest, how would you respond? According to a recent study -» Full Story

A Christmas Reflection (by Bill Watson) Education: The following expressions about the meaning of Christmas have been generously offered by elementary and secondary school students, a young family and a senior couple from the diocese. -» Full Story

Three new trustees welcomed to board (by Bill Watson) Education: At its inaugural meeting on Wednesday December 6, 2000 the Niagara Catholic District School Board included 3 new trustees to replace -» Full Story

Chinese teachers learn Canadian methods Education: Holy Cross Secondary School and Michael J. Brennan Elementary School have welcomed four teachers from Beijing, China, who are taking part in a new teacher mentoring program. -» Full Story

Bishop presents Jubilee candles to schools Education: On Friday, November 24, 2000, representatives from the Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) gathered at St. Kevin's Church to continue to celebrate the Great Jubilee 2000. -» Full Story

Bishop O'Mara's Christmas message Diocesan News: Each year at Christmas we celebrate God's love incarnate in the birth of Jesus. It is important to reflect on this mystery and the way that it touches our lives. -» Full Story

View from the Pew (by Bob Foley) Diocesan News: Is everyone ready for Christmas? Is the shopping all done or will it be another mad rush in the final week? -» Full Story

Noël en novembre (par Gilles Deslauriers) Education: La salle paroissiale de léglise du Sacré-Coeur a retenti des cris de joie de plus de trois cents enfants le dimanche après-midi 19 novembre. -» Full Story

Youth ministry flourishes at St. Mike's, Dunnville (by Noreen Mater) Youth Ministry: An enthusiastic and committed youth group has been formed in St. Michael's parish, Dunnville, recently. Parish youth co-ordinator, Sarah Hutchinson, -» Full Story

Educators discuss Catholic sexual morality Education: On Thursday, November 16, 2000, Fr. Ron Mercier, SJ, dean of Regis College, Toronto School of Theology, presented his reflections on Catholic sexual morality to a group -» Full Story

Jubilee Place officially opened (by Lou Cahill) Diocesan News: The mid-afternoon sun broke through overcast skies on November 8, 2000 to welcome upwards of 100 owner occupants and interested visitors gathered for the formal opening of the 60 unit Jubilee Place residence -» Full Story