April 2001

Diocesan Annual Budget - 2001 The annual budget for Administration, Programs and Services as approved by the Diocesan Finance Council - January 30, 2001. -» Full Story

Laity must become active in Church ministry Lay Catholics are desperately needed in the work of church ministry, a leading Catholic evangelizer, educator and parish priest said... -» Full Story

From the Bishop's desk The 17th World Youth Day will be held in Toronto July 2002, and already preparations are underway... -» Full Story

Anglican archbishop addresses joint priests' meeting (by FR. STAN PIETLOCK & FR. GORDON KINKLEY) The Anglican archbishop of Toronto, Terence Finley, addressed a joint assembly of the Roman Catholic and Anglican clergy of the Niagara Peninsula on March 1, 2001. -» Full Story

Catholic organization applauds high court The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) welcomes the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Canada -» Full Story

Schools open doors to celebrate Catholic Education Week (by BILL WATSON) Responding to the theme Catholic Schools -Living the Promise the schools of the Niagara Catholic District School Board will celebrate... -» Full Story

Special Anniversaries Ordinations to the Priesthood -» Full Story

Monsignor O'Donohue celebrates 50 years as priest (by PATRICIA WATERS) Msgr. Vincent D. O’Donohue finds it hard to believe that he is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination. -» Full Story

St. Paul students visit Haiti (by CRAIG WALLACE) When asked the question: “Why do you want to take part in a Third World Experience?” (like the one offered at my school to Haiti)... -» Full Story

Teachers spend March Break in Peru (by JOE BARKOVICH) Seven teachers from Notre Dame College School spent their March break in Peru, a Third World country with which... -» Full Story

Updated SCOEP now available to most schools(by BILL WATSON ) A recent visit to the Loretto Christian Life Centre in Niagara Falls revealed a new, modified Spiritual Centre Outdoor Education Program... -» Full Story

Children's choir workshop coming to St. Kevin's (by GERRY KIRK) St. Kevin’s, Welland, will be the site of a workshop, sponsored by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM)... -» Full Story

Students add cheer to Meals on Wheels (by DENNIS MALONE) In a unique example of school children reaching out to the community, selected schools in St. Catharines and Thorold have offered to take part in an initiative... -» Full Story

Diocesan Congress - Highlights of Father Brennan's Message (by Joe Barkovich) “To evangelize is the central mission of the church and the laity has a special role in bringing Christ to the world.” -» Full Story

Congress Briefs (by Joe Barkovich) Great hospitality! Music and song that inspired! Ministry voices lead prayer! -» Full Story

Diocesan Congress - Student tapes Congress (by Joe Barkovich) An audio-visual record of the Spring 2001Congress session will be available thanks to the efforts of a Notre Dame College School student. -» Full Story

Diocesan Congress - New image of parish (by JOE BARKOVICH)) Fr. Brennan talked about the new image of parish that he and his staff are involved in. -» Full Story

Diocesan Congress - Delegate Comments (by Joe Barkovich) “One thing I’ve realized as you have been speaking: each parish priest seems to be a catalyst for what you have managed to get going in Chicago. -» Full Story

Diocesan Congress - Small Christian communities are the future (by Joe Barkovich) Parishes need to change if they are to reach out to more people, says Fr. Patrick Brennan. -» Full Story

Diocesan Congress - Leading by service (by Joe Barkovich) All members of a Catholic parish should be “constantly invited” to lead by service, says evangelizer and parish priest Fr. Patrick Brennan. -» Full Story

Ouverture du Sanctuaire du Rosaire La première célébration de la saison au Sanctuaire du Rosaire... -» Full Story

Départ du Père Derousie Le Père William Derousie a dit au revoir aux paroissiens de Saint-Antoine... -» Full Story

Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse fête en grand le 10e anniversaire de l’école (par CHRISTINE HAYMES) Le jeudi premier mars, le personnel, les parents et les élèves de l’école Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse ont célébré dignement... -» Full Story

Dans Notre Eglise (par GILLES DESLAURIERS) Dimanche le 25 mars avaient lieu deux des rencontres planifiées par le Comité pour l’avenir des paroisses francophones de la Péninsule. -» Full Story

Bon anniversaire à la page française Deux ans déjà! En effet, c’est en avril 1999... -» Full Story

Summit of the Americas: Invitation to build a better world The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is inviting government leaders in the Americas... -» Full Story

Niagara Marriage Encounter celebrates its 25th anniversary (by MARTIN & GERRY KORSMIT) Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a lay ministry within the Catholic Church whose main purpose is to revitalize, enrich and deepen... -» Full Story

Around the Diocese Click here to read all the news from around the Diocese... -» Full Story

Pope John Paul II presents World Youth Day Cross In a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II entrusted the World Youth Day (WYD) Cross to 47 Canadian youth. -» Full Story

Plans in full swing for World Youth Day 2002 Pope John Paul II has invited the young people of the world to Canada for the 17th World Youth Day to be held between July 18-28, 2002. -» Full Story

View from the Pew (by Bob Foley) The Diocesan Congress held on March 31 was one of the most interesting and practical sessions held in its 6 year history. -» Full Story

What do I look for in a priest? (By Bill McInerney) During different ages in our church, the role of the priest and the characteristics that are needed have changed. -» Full Story

Did You Know? (by Lou Cahill) A recent religious community celebration in the St. Catharines diocese, was an inspiring reminder of the long tradition... -» Full Story