December 2002

In Memoriam - Bill Watson The death of Bill Watson on December 20, 2002 deprived the Catholic community of Niagara, Catholic education and the Vineyard of one of their tireless champions. -» Full Story

Bishop's Christmas Message - May God bless you this Christmas Season Few things in life move us more than the birth of a little child. -» Full Story

Fall 2002 Confirmations Congratulations to the young people who received the sacrament of Confirmation October - December 2002 from the following parishes. -» Full Story

Priest study days tackle Penance and permanent diaconate by FR. STAN PIETLOCK In an interesting juxtaposition of two important issues, the clergy of the diocese heard two presentations over two days at their annual "study days" in November... -» Full Story

Africa sends missionaries to us by Fr. Alphonse Enelichi The day was bright and humid with heat radiating from the summer sun in July 2001 when the first priest... -» Full Story

View from the Pew by BOB FOLEY I don't know about you but, with three days to go 'til Christmas, my fervent prayer is, "Thank God it's almost over." -» Full Story

Notre Dame and St. Joseph’s Elementary Schools celebrate 50th anniversaries With the influx of Catholic immigrants to Niagara after the Second World War the separate school system began to experience a major expansion in enrollment. -» Full Story

Latin community worships in renovated Queen of Angels Oratory by LINO DeGASPERIS Ever since I started attending St. Alfred parish in the mid-1980s, I used to regularly pass by a smaller church about a block away. -» Full Story

Out of the Cold helps those in need by JOE BARKOVICH It's December again. It's cold and blustery outdoors, or if it isn't now it will be soon enough. Increasing numbers of people are finding it difficult... -» Full Story

Dedicated volunteers make Warehouse of Hope possible by BOB WALSH Volunteers at the Warehouse of Hope donate a few hours each week and yet accomplish so much. -» Full Story

Young Adult Activities A collection of articles and photos of recent Young Adult Activities. -Young Adults attend WYD wrap-up -Holy Father acknowledges WYD Prayer Challenge -Star of the Sea Youth Ministry Project -Bishop meets with Young adults -» Full Story

Diocesan 44th Anniversary Celebration by SR. MARY KAY CAMP November 25, 2002, marked the 44th anniversary of the Diocese of St. Catharines with a celebration of the Eucharist at the Cathedral of St. Catherine. -» Full Story

La vie n’est pas à vendre par ROBERT PARENT Depuis des milliers d’années, les fermiers à travers le monde emploient des mé-thodes naturelles et économiques afin d’améliorer la qualité de leurs produits... -» Full Story

La paroisse St-Jean-de-Brébeuf honore Soeur Mariette Paroissiens, parents et amis remplissaient la Salle Brébeuf pour fêter Soeur Mariette Dagenais le 9 novembre dernier. -» Full Story

Camino de Santiago: The walk of St. James by BILL VERNOOY What is the origin of El Camino de Santiago? -» Full Story

Jesuit volunteers aid the poor in the Third World by JENNIFER FEASBY Imagine working in a tropical paradise—white sandy beaches, cobalt blue water, and warm breezes... -» Full Story

Mount Carmel Residence: a vibrant community by BOB WALSH Mt. Carmel Seniors Residence is situated in a beautiful, peaceful area in an older, residential centre on the edge of a wooded ravine, in St. Catharines. -» Full Story

Our Lady of the Scapular blesses new additions by DAVID DISTON It seems a long, long time since, in December 2000, the parishioners of Our Lady of the Scapular, Niagara Falls, invited Paul J. Mack & Associates Inc. to carry out a study... -» Full Story

Around the Diocese Activities and Announcements in the Diocese from Dec. 2002-Mar.2003. -» Full Story

Lest We Forget! A collage of pictures on Remembrance Day, the Annual Advent Walk in Caledonia and the WYD Thaksgiving Mass at St. Kevins. -» Full Story

The power of Prayer by ANNE JEDDRY In the faith-filled heart of a child, reindeer can fly, a sleigh-borne Santa can traverse the world... -» Full Story