October 2003

10,000 SIGN PRO-MARRIAGE PETITION On Tuesday September 9, 2003, 125 members of the clergy of many traditions gathered at the Four Points Hotel in Thorold -» Full Story

Youth ministry, parishes support Habitat for Humanity by BEV CAREW Christians of all ages joined together for three weeks in August to build a semi-detached home in Fort Erie with Habitat for Humanity Niagara. -» Full Story

From the Bishop’s Desk Message to the Diocese from the Bishop. -» Full Story

Brock welcomes new chaplain Raul Masseur has recently been appointed by Bishop James Wingle as the Catholic chaplain at Brock University's ecumenical pastoral services. -» Full Story

Ontario bishops issue marriage statement In recent weeks the government of Canada has proposed to redefine marriage. -» Full Story

Provincial CWL meets in Thunder Bay gue convention July 5-9, 2003 (representing about 58,000 Catholic women in Ontario). The -» Full Story

Fr. Rooney retires from parish ministry by BOB WALSH John Joseph (John Joe) Rooney, a 15-year-old boy, in 1943, arrived at Mt. Carmel Carmelite Seminary, Niagara Falls, Ontario. -» Full Story

Christian Brothers elect new team The Congregation of Christian Brothers installed and commissioned its newly elected leadership team. -» Full Story

Holy Cross Fathers elect new provincial The members of the English Canadian Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross met in chapter at Mt. Carmel Spiritual Centre, Niagara Falls, during the week of June 30-July 4, 2003. -» Full Story

Respect Life committee keeps Diocese informed A Respect Life committee was created by Bishop James Wingle as yet another way to fulfill his hope of a strongly pro-life diocese. -» Full Story

Bishop’s Awards The Diocese of St. Catharines provides a Bishop's Award in the amount of $500 to be given to a graduating student... -» Full Story

‘Random acts of kindness’ mark Love Niagara by BEV CAREW This year on Pentecost weekend (June 6-8) Christians throughout the Niagara region followed Christ’s example with an outpouring of ‘random acts of kindness’... -» Full Story

Future teachers find support in their faith journeys by COLLEEN BRAZEAU A program that is flourishing, thanks to the support of the Diocese of St. Catharines and the Niagara Catholic District School Board, is the religion course... -» Full Story

Students raise $60,000 for Kids Helping Kids by JIM MARINO Congratulations are in order to students and staff of the Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) for their outstanding fundraising... -» Full Story

Carolyn Tytler earns master degree by PATRICIA WATERS Carolyn Tytler proves that retirement doesn't have to be an end, it can be an exciting new beginning. -» Full Story

Plaque honours ‘happy minstrel’ - Did You Know? by LOU CAHILL Known and respected as the 'happy minstrel' of St. Catharines, the name of Clarence Colton has been memorialized in a bronze plaque... -» Full Story

Loretto sisters re-unite with Irish branch After 122 years of separation, the North American and Irish branches of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loretto Sisters) formally re-united... -» Full Story

Association Fêtes retiring teachers by FRANK PASCUZZI The Niagara secondary unit of the Ontario English Teachers' Association (OECTA) held its annual retirement dinner... -» Full Story

NCDSB principals & vice principals changes 2003-2004 School Board administrative appointments. -» Full Story

Vineyard salutes 2002-2003 retirees Congratulations are extended to the teachers of the Niagara Catholic District School Board who retired during the 2002-2003 school year. -» Full Story

St. Paul teacher wins gold Congratulations are extended to Liz Zahorchak, St. Paul High School teacher... -» Full Story

OECTA announces scholarship winners by FRANK PASCUZZI Larry Newton, president of the Niagara secondary unit of OECTA (Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association) announced the recipients of the Recognition Award Scholarship. -» Full Story

Témoignages sur la Rencontre de la Jeunesse ontarienne à Welland par FRANCE BOLDUC et par SEAN KEAYS par FRANCE BOLDUC Comme suite aux JMJ de Toronto en juillet 2002, nous les jeunes avons eu la chance d’avoir une Rencontre jeunesse ontarienne ici à Welland en juin 2003. -» Full Story

Trois paroisses célèbrent trois anniversaires par GILLES DESLAURIERS Environ deux cents paroissiens de St-Jean-de-Brébeuf, St-Antoine-de-Padoue et Sacré-Coeur, les trois paroisses desservies par les Rédemptoristes, se sont rassemblés... -» Full Story

Development and Peace exposure, insight in Bolivia by JOE BARKOVICH As part of a Development and Peace 'exposure trip' to Bolivia, Nancy Santamaria was given insight... -» Full Story

St. Ann, Fenwick musician releases CD by JOE BARKOVICH Songs of the Spirit is the name of Gene Louis Colavecchia’s recently-released CD. -» Full Story

‘Polka King’ Walter Ostanek to appear at variety show by JUDY McEWEN Only at Octoberfest is equal billing given to heavy food and light dance steps. -» Full Story

Sacred Heart Sisters celebrate 25th anniversary The Catechist Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Thorold, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary... -» Full Story

Letter to the Editor Vineyard short on parish activities -» Full Story

THE BULLETIN BOARD Upcoming events from around the Diocese. -» Full Story

Around the Diocese A collage of photos and captions highlighting recent activities in the Diocese -» Full Story