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March 2001
D&P aids quake victims (by DAVID DISTON)
On January 13, 2001 a severe earthquake, centered off the western coast of El Salvador, rolled through Central America, killing hundreds and leaving tens of thousands of people homeless in its wake. Full Story

Churches gather to pray for unity (by FR. STAN PIETLOCK)
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was observed across the Niagara peninsula January 21-28, 2001. Full Story

Bishop Praises SHARE LENT involvement
As I prepare to write a few words in support of the annual SHARE LENT Campaign... Full Story

Vocations wanted: no experience necessary (by FR. PAUL MacNEIL)
Right now, believe it or not, I have a list of 29 men and women that I am in touch with on a regular basis... Full Story

Dietsch spends retirement serving community (by LOU CAHILL)
While Michael (Mike) Dietsch retired from his 26 year career in public life last autumn, his dedicated interest and active service... Full Story

Diocese adds Youth Ministry to website (by BILL McINERNEY)
The St. Catharines Diocese recently mounted a new and improved website... Full Story

Volunteer screening begins (by BILL VERNOOY)
The priests of the St. Catharines diocese met recently to become familiar with the newly adopted policy on screening... Full Story

Jubilee has just begun
Some people in Catholic circles have been heard to exclaim:”Well, the Jubilee is over at last! What are we going to do next?” Full Story

Pilgrimages
During the Jubilee year 2000, upon invitation of the rector of the Cathedral, several parishes, organizations and schools entered... Full Story

Missions renew parish life (by PATRICIA WATERS)
In the words of St. Alphonsus, “There is nothing that is better adapted than missions to enlighten…minds…, Full Story

Deanery celebrations
The celebration for the St. Catharines deanery was held... Full Story

A Year of Excitement & Growth in Schools (by BILL WATSON)
The closing of the Jubilee year for the schools of the Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) was celebrated with... Full Story

Highlights of the Jubilee Year
During the three years leading up to the Jubilee, the Diocese of St. Catharines encouraged its... Full Story

NCDSB directed Jubilee activities
First Monday in Advent 1999: Eucharist, celebrated by Bishop O’Mara at St. Kevin’s, Welland... Full Story

SHARE LENT thoughts for 2001
6 individuals and couples share their thoughts about SHARE LENT 2001 Full Story

Diocesan Council Report - 2000 (by DAVID DISTON)
Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of parishioners of the St. Catharines diocese, the SHARE LENT 2000 collection was once again a great success. Full Story

CCODP SHARE LENT Collections
A 2 Year history of the collections for SHARE LENT in the Diocese of St. Catharines Full Story

2001 SHARE LENT Campaign Committee
Your 2001 Share Lent Campaign Committee Full Story

Le monde n’est pas à vendre (par Robert Parent)
La campagne éducation-action de Développement et Paix cette année a dû être remise au mois de février à cause de l’élection fédérale. Full Story

Did You Know? Redemptorists settle in at Sacre-Coeur (by LOU CAHILL)
A distinctive spiritual and cultural beacon in Welland’s historic French community on Empire Street, Paroisse du Sacré-Coeur is now administered by the Congregation of the Holy Redeemer, known generally as the Redemptorists. Full Story

Correspondence course offers Diploma in Minstry(by BERT MONSTER)
Good news!! A recognized and distinctly Catholic Diploma in Ministry is now possible for you. Full Story

View from the Pew (by BOB FOLEY)
As we begin a new millennium we drag with us our old nemeses, euthanasia and doctor assisted suicide. Full Story

New lifelease units going fast
The second Lifelease Non-Profit Residence (St. Catharines) Corporation seniors home to be established in the diocese is nearly sold out. Full Story

Sisters mark 150 years in Canada (by SR. MECHTILDE O’MARA)
For the past 145 years the Sisters of St. Joseph have been involved in the life of the Niagara region, primarily through the sisters teaching in the elementary schools of St. Catharines, Merritton, and Thorold.
Full Story

COR movement folds in diocese (by BOB WALSH)
We note, with sadness the recent decision to terminate the COR movement in the St. Catharines diocese.
Full Story

Project goes ahead despite mishaps (by BOB WALSH)
Despite two serious traffic accidents and red tape, plus adverse weather conditions, the mission to provide sweat irrigation systems to villages in Guatemala is progressing. Full Story

In Memorium (by JOE BARKOVICH)
On January 15, 2001, at his parish church, St. Kevin’s in Welland, a memorial Mass for Alexander Kuska was con-celebrated by Bishop John O’Mara and 6 priests. Full Story

In Memorium
Fr. Kenneth Moreau died January 3, 2001 at age 88. Full Story

Scapular kicks off 50th anniversary fete
February 4, 2001 marked the 50th anniversary of the first Mass at the Mission of Our Lady of the Scapular, Niagara Falls in 1951. Full Story

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