June 2004

The ‘Class’ of 2004 by JOE BARKOVICH Gatherings like the graduation celebration hosted May 20, 2004, by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, can be bittersweet, said Bishop James Wingle of St. Catharines Diocese. -» Full Story

Pope sends greetings and encouragement to grads The Holy Father was pleased to learn of the graduation ceremony taking place for the students of the secondary schools of the Niagara Catholic District School Board. -» Full Story

From the Bishop’s Desk Similar to last year, in this issue of the Vineyard, we have presented the financial information for the diocese. -» Full Story

New priest ordained for diocese by JOE BARKOVICH Choosing to become a priest gives William Alakas a share in Christ’s teaching mission, his sacrifice and his shepherding care. -» Full Story

Diocesan Finance Council The finance council of the Diocese of St. Catharines is a group of people with skills and expertise in finance, administration and law. -» Full Story

Clergy Aid Fund The Clergy Aid Fund was established by the diocesan priests to provide a modest retirement income for priests who retire from active parish duty, usually at age 75. -» Full Story

Harvest of Hope Campaign Bishop Wingle seeks lay involvement in capital campaign Sharing one message with 46,000 families is a difficult task for one person to complete. -» Full Story

Diaconate formation a conversion of the heart by BILL MCINERNEY The formation program for deacons is one in which the academic pursuit takes a secondary role to a series of conversions... -» Full Story

Diocesan CWL holds 46th annual convention by MARY ANN YAROMICH The St. Catharines diocesan council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada held its 46th annual convention on May 26, 2004... -» Full Story

St. Stephen CWL celebrates milestone by JOANNE PLAENKSKEN The CWL at St. Stephen in Cayuga is one of the oldest councils in Canada. On March 14, 1924, the National Catholic Women’s League granted charter #193 to the ladies of St. Stephen’s. -» Full Story

General Dallaire inspires Catholic graduates by JOE BARKOVICH Catholic education has a proud and enviable record preparing students for life in the global community, but... -» Full Story

Dallaire Addresses Partners In Education by JOE BARKOVICH At the Partners in Catholic Education seminar, Dallaire told school council chairs, clergy, trustees, senior administration and principals, Canadians should be pushed to the limit... -» Full Story

Home, school, parish focus of council convention by FRANK IANNANTUONO On May 1, 2004, the Niagara Catholic District School Board in conjunction with the Niagara Catholic Regional School Council, hosted a spring convention... -» Full Story

Niagara Catholic schools celebrate new facilities and additions - Part 1 Information & photos about some of several recent school projects by the Niagara Catholic District School Board -» Full Story

Niagara Catholic schools celebrate new facilities and additions - Part 2 Information and photos of several recent school projects by the Niagara Catholic District School Board -» Full Story

Hommage à Madame Thérèse Milot par HENRIETTE BASSET et GISELE MCGOWAN Lors du banquet annuel de la paroisse Immaculée-Conception, les paroissiens ont tenu à honorer Thérèse Milot... -» Full Story

JMJ 2004 à Montréal par GILLES DESLAURIERS Une dizaine de jeunes pèlerins des quatre paroisses francophones de la Péninsule du Niagara ont participé à un grand rassemblement JMJ à Montréal du premier au quatre avril derniers. -» Full Story

Retraite pour les confirmands de St. Catharines par JEAN CHARTRAND Sous la direction de Soeur Lucille et de Mme Rioux, le comité de la pastorale de Jean-Vanier animait le mercredi 7 avril une retraite pour les confirmands des écoles Immaculée-Conception et Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys. -» Full Story

Socialites foster spirit of welcome at Cathedral by IDA SLATER How many times have you heard it said that people are so unfriendly in church—that they do not speak to one another... -» Full Story

Sacred Heart finds unique way to aid SHARE LENT by ANNE JEDDRY Sacred Heart parish in Chippawa, by drilling an imaginary well, found a creative way of participating in the Development and Peace SHARE LENT program. -» Full Story

Social justice theme of Spirituality Week by BEV CAREW The School Council Spirituality Committee, in collaboration with staff and students at St. Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School in Niagara Falls, launched an exciting new project called Spirituality Week... -» Full Story

Brophy named principal of the year by CLAIRE DODGSON On April 23, 2004, Tom Brophy was one of seven principals honoured at the Catholic Principals‚ Council of Ontario Annual General Meeting... -» Full Story

West end honours Catholic Leadership On May 5, 2004, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) celebrated young leaders... -» Full Story

THE BULLETIN BOARD A collection of announcements about coming events, ongoing events and recent happenings in the Diocese -» Full Story

Diocesan Financial Report Expense Budget - 2004, Income & Expenses - 2003 and Explanation of Expenses -» Full Story