Latest Updates - March 21, 2025
VATICAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION - THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD:
Experience an amazing exhibition conceived and designed by Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Over 150 Eucharistic miracles in 22 countries.
On display at Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria.
Visually visit each Eucharistic Miracle, displayed on 2’ x 3’ laminated panels on Saturday, March 22 at 5 pm to 9 pm and Sunday, March 23 at 9 am to 6 pm.
Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized in St. Peter’s, Rome on April 26, 2025.
He loved the Blessed Eucharist, which he called his “Highway to Heaven”.
By the time he died of Leukemia at age 15, he had researched and compiled over 150 Eucharistic Miracles that occurred in 22 countries, by his computer expertise.
Bishop's Letter
Lift Jesus Higher Rally
Benefit Gala to Support Students in Need and Scholarships - The Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education’s Annual Benefit Gala with honorary guest Bishop Gerard Bergie is scheduled for Thursday, March 27 at Club Roma. The Gala will also feature presentations of the Niagara Catholic Education Award of Distinction with three recipients being recognized for having made a significant and positive contribution to Catholic education in Niagara. It’s an enjoyable evening that brings together a large cross section of the Niagara community all in support of students in need outreach programs and scholarships for students attending Niagara Catholic District School Board schools. The evening commences at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar, wine tasting, silent auction tables and a pre-dinner antipasto assortment followed by a delicious meal. Tickets are $100.00 per person and can be purchased individually or in tables of eight or ten. Purchase online at www.niagaracatholic.ca . For further information 905-735-0240 extension 214.
Link to the Diocesan Publication, The Vineyard:
Bishop's Letter...
Holy Year Pilgrimage-Rome
Pilgrimage to Italy.
Fr. Ronnie Tagnines from Our lady of the Scapular Parish in Niagara Falls is leading a pilgrimage from April 06 - 19,2026 to include Venice, Padua, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Cascia, Loreto, Padre Pio & Rome for $5499 each in double occupancy.
Please contact Fr. Ronnie at cell.# 709 690 4946 or Ray Karborani from Biblical Journeys Canada Travel Agency for more details at
cell. # 289 990 9841 &
email: biblicaljourneyscanada@yahoo.com
Thank you. In Christ. Raed ( Ray) Karborani
Biblical Journeys Canada Travel Agency
Managing Director & Owner
2508 Silvan Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J4K5, Canada.
Tel. & Fax # 289 296 3290 Cell. # 289 990 9841 & 289 990 9837
E-mail: biblicaljourneyscanada@yahoo.com
TICO # 50025192
Holy Year Pilgrimage-Germany
Fr. Peter Rowe and Ineke Brinkman will be travelling on a Holy Year pilgrimage May 12 - 23, 2025: The Meuse to the Seine, Catholic and cultural heritage sites in Benelux, Germany, North of France. For more information please see the side bulletin board in the foyer.
Serra Club - Murder Mystery
Visit the website serrastc.ca for more information.
Separated & Divorced Healing Ministry
Retrouvaille is a marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. Retrouvaille helps to improve communication, build stronger marriages and helps couples to reconnect. The next Hamilton Retrouvaille weekend is March 7 – 9, 2025. For more info visit www.retrouvaille.org or email 1013r@helpourmarriage.org.
This program is designed to support marriages in crisis and can be of assistance to couples who have separated but are willing to work on their relationship to help repair the difficulties that exist. The next upcoming dates are October 18 - 20, 2024 in Hamilton. Contact Retrouvaille 905-664-5212 or email 1013r@helpourmarriage.org to register.
Past Updates
2025 NCDSB Forbes List for Best Employers
Men's Day Reflection
St. Michale Men's Speaker Series
Mon Feb 3, 7:30pm @ St Julia Church, St. Catharines, with Fr. Ronald Angervil
This month’s topics: The significance of numerology in our spiritual life & Ongoing purification and redemption.
+ Blessing of candles & throats.
+ Bring your own bread, wine & water to have blessed in honour of St. Blaise.
Some candles will be for sale.
Confessions at 7 pm; talk starts at 7:30 pm; social hour at 8:30 pm.
Gentlemen of all ages are invited to this monthly talk about a spiritual topic designed to strengthen our faith and fight spiritual battles.
Held at a different church each month to bring together men from across the diocese.
Contact Jeff at 905-866-7423
Full-time Financial Assistant
The Diocese of St. Catharines is seeking a full-time Financial Assistant. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting (including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, trial balances and unaudited financial statements), payroll, employee benefits, pension plan, annual charity return and providing bookkeeping support to parishes. A Detailed job description can be found on the diocesan website at: http://saintcd.com/employment. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume by January 15, 2025 to John O'Brien, CFO (jobrien@saintcd.com).
The Vineyard
The most recent edition of The Vineyard is now available.
Here is a link to the October issue of the Vineyard.
See the Diocese of St. Catharines website for more information: