June 2003

THE "CLASS" OF 2003 Bishop Wingle with the NCDSB secondary school student senate representatives. -» Full Story

Why me Lord? by MSGR. JACK CARTWRIGHT I often wondered, and still do, why God chose me to become a priest. -» Full Story

St. Alexander's loses its perpetual motion machine by BILL McINERNEY In an illustrated dictionary, the definition of perpetual motion would likely show a picture of Sr. Concepta of the Vincentian Sisters. -» Full Story

Congratulations and Thanks to Betty Colaneri Well done Betty; you served with passion -» Full Story

CWL holds 45th annual convention by BETTY COLANERI The St. Catharines diocesan council of the Catholic Women's League (CWL) of Canada held its 45th annual convention... -» Full Story

Legion presents true face of Church by LINO DeGASPERIS What do you think of when someone mentions the Legion of Mary? -» Full Story

Cathedral visitation ministry assists rector by Ida Slater The Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria pastoral visitation ministry... -» Full Story

Marriage Encounterenriches relationships by FRANK IAFRATE Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the most successful marriage enrichment program in the world... -» Full Story

Students plant trees at Loretto Centre Fifty grade 8 students dug shovels into the ground at Loretto Christian Life Centre in Niagara Falls on Wednesday April 30, 2003, -» Full Story

Junior Music Ministry - St. Mary of the Assumption, St. Catharines by PENNY MARRONE St. Mary, St. Catharines, established their youth choir three years ago in co-operation with their affiliated school... -» Full Story

New centre needs volunteers by BOB WALSH St. Clare House in Welland has joined Casa el Norte in Fort Erie and Chez Marie in St. Catharines as a temporary home... -» Full Story

Bishop urges grads to use Christ as their guide Bishop James Wingle's address to the graduating students of the eight Catholic secondary schools of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, Brock University, St. Catharines, May 14, 2003. -» Full Story

2000 grads gather at Brock for celebration by MAEGAN BAIRD Two thousand graduates of the Class of 2003 from the eight Catholic secondary schools in the Niagara Catholic District School Board... -» Full Story

Pope congratulates Niagara graduates Letter from the Holy Father to the 2003 grads of our Catholic High Schools. -» Full Story

Une première pour nos petits par MURIEL THIBAULT-GAUTHIER Les élèves de deuxième année de l'école Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys ont fait leur première communion... -» Full Story

Grand rassemblement à Welland par GILLES DESLAURIERS Du 26 au 29 juin aura lieu à Welland un grand rassemblement de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne. -» Full Story

St. Paul opens new cafeteria and gallery by CLARA PALMA On May 28, 2003, St. Paul High School, Niagara Falls, held the official opening and blessing of the new cafeteria and the Fred Bilanzola Gallery. -» Full Story

'Bullying' theme of award winning play by PATRICIA WATERS Drama teacher Kathleen Phelan Savage says it is the most rewarding play she has presented in her teaching career. -» Full Story

Grade 6 student initiates Famine Fast by JESSICA GUTHRIE My story started on a cold, winter's morning when I was researching topics on-line for a public speaking assignment... -» Full Story

Msgr. Clancy Clean Green Team by DENNIS MALONE A display case at the front entrance of Monsignor Clancy Catholic Elementary School in Thorold proudly displays an assortment of sports trophies won by the school. -» Full Story

A.L.C. students visit Ottawa by JENNIFER HAY & BRANDIE GLASGOW-SPANOS Early on the morning of April 15, 2003, an excited group of 52 students from St. Ann Adult Learning Centre... -» Full Story

WS Watson Memorial Fund and 2 additional In Memoriams A memorial fund has been set up in Bill Watson's memory. -» Full Story

Superintendent retirements Congratualations are extended to Paul Perron and Bill Walter... -» Full Story

Miscellaneous Happenings of Interest A picture collage of various events from around the diocese: appointments, clergy anniversaries, celebrations, Warehouse of Hope activity, Children's Liturgy Workshop , letter to the Editor re Senator Joseph Bench, a story of true love and a racetrack story by Msgr. Jack Cartwright. -» Full Story

PASTORAL NOMINATIONS - 2003 A listing of the recent pastoral nominations in the diocese -» Full Story

The Bulletin Board A collection of announcements and happenings in the Diocese -» Full Story

Diocesan Financial Statement Income and Expense Budget 2003, Explanation of Expenses, and Clergy Aid Fund -» Full Story