June 2002

THE "CLASS OF 2002" A collage of pictures from the front page of the June edition of the Vineyard. -» Full Story

From the Bishop's desk In the flow of events that make up our lives, some stand out as truly "life changing" experiences. -» Full Story

Students find Distance Ed fulfilling by SR. JOAN QUINN Did you know that you can be a student at St Francis Xavier University without having to leave the peninsula? -» Full Story

The church needs gifted leaders by FR. PAUL MACNEIL If your son or daughter told you they wanted to become a priest, or a nun, how would you respond? -» Full Story

Dominican trip eye opener for Notre Dame student by JIMMY WINTLE As a student of a Catholic high school I have been lucky enough to take part in a number of social justice projects. -» Full Story

Cathedral hosts Respect for Life Mass by MARLENE TERSIGNI and ELISE MATHIE Bishop Wingle presided at the annual diocesan Respect for Life Mass... -» Full Story

Msgr. Ferrando marks 60 years as priest On May 30, 2002, Msgr. Vincent Ferrando celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. -» Full Story

Anzovino receives Casgrain Award The Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award is presented annually to two Canadians—one woman and one man—whose pioneering spirit... -» Full Story

The pilgrims are coming!!! The pilgrims are coming!!! Hosting, cooking, driving, welcoming… (All you ever needed to know about WYD) -» Full Story

CWL holds 44th annual conference by MARY ANN YAROMICH The St. Catharines diocesan council of the Catholic Women's League (CWL) of Canada held its 44th annual convention... -» Full Story

It happened in the diocese A collage of photos from activities around the diocese. -» Full Story

School houses new Early Years Centre by BILL WATSON The Niagara Catholic District School Board added yet another light to its string of new program facilities... -» Full Story

“Une Église pour aujourd’hui et demain” par GILLES DESLAURIERS Une cinquantaine de personnes représentant les quatre paroisses francophones de la Péninsule se sont réunies à Welland... -» Full Story

Adult students tour Ottawa by JENNIFER HAY and BRANDIE GLASGOW-SPANOS Early in the morning on April 17, 2002, an excited group of 42 students from St. Ann Adult Learning Centre... -» Full Story

Crystal Beach school blessed (by BILL WATSON) "What a change." "It's so bright." -» Full Story

Program aids new teachers by EILEEN McCARTHY If it is not a cliché, it's almost a cliché to say that Catholic schools exist in Ontario to provide an authentic, faith-based alternative to public school education. -» Full Story

School councils hold annual gathering by ANNETTE REUVEKAMP In April 2002, the Niagara Catholic Regional School Council in partnership with the Niagara Catholic District School Board held its 3rd convention. -» Full Story

Partners in Education hold annual gathering by BILL WATSON Annually, the Niagara Catholic District School Board hosts a gathering of the members of the often-referred-to triad of stakeholders... -» Full Story

5th graders spend time with St. Mike students by Carol Mercer-Sirianni The Grade 5 class at St. Mary Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls has been honoured to participate in a... -» Full Story

Lifelease completes second residence by LOU CAHILL Portview Village, the second Lifelease Non-Profit Village Residence built for seniors by the volunteer... -» Full Story

Around the Diocese - June 2002 Announcements about events in the Diocese for June - September, 2002 -» Full Story