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INCLUDING THE 2008 FINANCIAL REPORT Th ank You for Supporting Your Local Parish

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, the past year. Th ank you to all who have becomes responsible for the spiritual care Over the next fi ve years, we are played a role. of the parishioners of the closing church. embarking on three major initiatives Th is issue of the Newsletter includes the I also want to thank you for supporting Th e fi nancial report outlines the fi nancial fl owing from our Pastoral Plan: a process Diocese of London’s fi nancial report for your local parish and for responding costs. It does not capture, however, the of spiritual renewal, the second cycle of 2008. During the past year, our parish so generously to needs that go beyond human costs and the harm done to a pastoral planning and a comprehensive teams, parish fi nance committees, the diocese, from special collections for person’s life. I will continue to pray for personnel plan. Th ese initiatives will diocesan fi nance committee and diocesan emergency relief to volunteer projects to the victims of misconduct. In addition, help us respond to the current realities staff have worked hard in honouring mission trips. I know many of you have we have taken steps to ensure the safety impacting the lives of our people. Th ey our commitment to be accountable increased your giving with the knowledge of vulnerable people. In March 2008, are meant to build vibrant parishes and transparent, which is Goal 6 of our that some cannot do so in these diffi cult we issued a revised policy to prevent alive in the Spirit, to orient our parishes Diocesan Pastoral Plan. fi nancial times. misconduct entitled “A Safe Environment outward to the needs of the larger Policy for the Diocese of London.” community, to care for the least among It is encouraging to read about the We continue to make fair and reasonable us, to empower our people and to ensure fi nancial results achieved in 2008 by our settlements with victims of misconduct as While we have experienced a number the eff ective leadership we require. parishes, diocese and cemeteries. While quickly as possible. Since April 2007, we of challenging years, I am pleased with we were not immune to the fi nancial have settled with more than 50 victims. the progress and the changes that are I thank all of you, volunteers and crisis, the overall results were positive. We While insurance pays some of the costs, occurring throughout our diocese. staff , for your generous and dedicated are committed to following our Integrated the fi nancial cost to the diocese is high. Our parishes are doing a good job of commitment to be good stewards of our Financial Plan, which aims to eliminate Th ese costs are paid from the sale of non- maintaining their church buildings and diocese. I encourage you to continue your our debt by 2013. Th ese are but a few of parish assets, such as my former home on expanding their facilities and services. participation in the life of our Church. the many fruits of the involvement of Central Avenue. Proceeds from the sale As I visit our parish communities, I am Strengthened by our faith, we can be a our people in the life of our diocese over of a church building go to the parish that impressed to see the investment that witness of the hope which Christ gives us you are making for and of his love which changes the world. future generations. I am amazed to learn that Sincerely yours in Christ, Canada Post Corporation/Société canadienne des postes parishes spent more Postage paid Port payé Publications mail Poste-lettres than $10-million last year on construction, 10198 London renovations and Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro, c.s.b. restoration projects. Bishop of London NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF LONDON SUMMER 2009 2

The Newsletter of the Diocese of London, Diocesan Highlights established in 1980, is published quarterly in March, June, September and December with more than 13,000 copies distributed to Leadership Award, as presented Compiled by Mark Adkinson Roman Catholics throughout nine counties by CIO Decisions, an organization in Southwestern Ontario: Elgin, Essex, Huron, New Executive Director for St. Peter’s Institute for dedicated to promoting and educating Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Catholic Formation: In May 2008, Richard Corneil was the use of technology. In June 2009, Perth. named Executive Director of St. Peter’s Institute for Joseph received another award for Best Catholic Formation. Richard oversees the Institute’s Collaborative Technologies Solution ISSN: 0831-9715 mission of preparing leaders in our church to form for Innovation. 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Leadership is inclusive of priests, deacons, lay Family used by about 300 parishes ecclesial ministers, Catholic leaders in the community in seven dioceses, a bulk purchasing Subscriptions and parish volunteers. program, a connectivity service called Individual: $10/year DioNet used by 70 parishes to access Bulk (one address): 5-99 copies: $2/year/each; Hundreds of Area Catholics Attend Eucharistic the diocesan network from anywhere 100-300 copies: $1.50/year/each; 300+: $1.25/year/each Congress: Approximately 200 Catholics from in the world, the creation of a throughout Southwestern Ontario attended the diocesan-wide e-mail network, online Advertising International Eucharistic Congress, June 15-22, 2008 training, Voice over Internet Protocol For advertising sizes, rates and deadlines, visit: www.rcec.london.on.ca in Quebec City. A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering (VoIP) and more. of Catholics from all over the world to celebrate the Eucharist, also referred to as Holy Communion. With Joseph and his team provide IT history ever gathered about the Catholic faith in the approval of the Pope, a diocesan Church invites support to the parishes, ministries and organizations Southwestern Ontario, Gather up the Fragments: A other Churches to a unique time of prayer, refl ection and throughout the Diocese of London, which covers History of the Diocese of London. commitment. nine counties throughout Southwestern Ontario. ISS also provides or has provided services and support to Th e history was told in many ways over the years, Director of Information Systems Services Receives parishes, dioceses and organizations throughout North through the eyes of bishops, religious men and women, Information Technology Leadership Awards: In June America. parish priests and Catholics throughout the area, but 2008, the Diocese of London’s Director of Information never before was a comprehensive history brought Systems Services, Joseph Edward, was selected from Book Launch: History of Diocese of London: September together these earlier published works, never-seen more than 200 nominees as recipient of a 2008 IT 2008 marked the publishing of the most comprehensive unpublished works, fresh original research in the diocesan, parochial and institutional archives as well as material from other archives across Ontario. For more the sixth annual information or to order, call 519-433-0658 x242 Sick and Elderly Anointed at Mass as Part of Vatican’s BISHOP’S DINNER World Day of the Sick Observance: In February 2009, more than 150 sick and elderly Catholic residents of for windsor /essex Mount Hope Centre for Long-Term Care were anointed with blessed oil during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Fabbro in observance of the World Day of the Sick. Th e Most Reverend Ronald P. Fabbro World Day of the Sick is held each year on the Feast of is happy to announce that Our Lady of Lourdes to thank health care professionals, Mr. and Mrs. Mario and Maria Collavino pray for the sick and refl ect on the Catholic Church’s of Windsor, Ontario, have agreed to Co-Chair teachings. the 6TH Annual Bishop’s Dinner to be held on October 29th, 2009 During the anointing, the bishop touched people on the at the Ciociaro Club of Windsor. forehead and hands with blessed oil and prayed over Th e Annual Bishop’s Dinner in Windsor them. Th e sacrament is available to Catholics in a state refl ects the eff orts and vision of a dedicated group of grace who are elderly, seriously ill or facing surgery of community leaders. Th e proceeds from this event due to serious illness. support the ongoing mission of St. Peter’s Seminary as it prepares the next generation of Church leaders to serve High Schools Students Tour Secret Archives at First as priests, deacons and lay ministers. Ever “Day at the Diocesan Archives” : In April, more Th e Diocese of London is blessed to have this national than 22 eighth-grade students from Blessed Kateri seminary committed to meeting the needs of the local Catholic School participated in instructional tours and churches of Windsor-Essex and the broader needs of explored church history through hands-on workshops at ministerial formation in the Canadian Church. the fi rst ever “Day at the Diocesan Archives.” Th ey spent time learning about the uniqueness of historic records Th e Bishop’s Dinner has become a huge annual success in Windsor-Essex and its average attendance has and participated in hands-on activities, including an exceeded 1,000 people. introduction to conservation and preservation practices for historic records and other documents. Th e students For ticket or sponsorship information please call focused not only on church history, but local and family 519-258-2525 or 519-432-1824. 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Holy Name of Mary church.

Parish Reorganization Update St. Th eresa parish and St. Vincent de Paul parish became a parish cluster on June 30, 2009. Th e church of St. By Connie Paré Rose of Lima, used as a worship site of Our Lady of Delhi and Watferord: Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, Guadalupe, closed June 27, 2009. Parish reorganization has been a long and demanding Delhi and St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Waterford became a process for the diocese. Beginning in 2005, parish parish cluster June 30, 2008. Holy Name of Mary Parish closed June 28, 2009. Th e reorganization has strived to fi nd the delicate balance church remains open and becomes a worship site of Our between the operating realities of each parish Port Dover and Simcoe: St. Cecilia, Port Dover and St. Lady of Assumption Parish. and diocese with the spiritual and social needs of Mary, Simcoe became a parish cluster June 30, 2008. parishioners and communities. Extensive consultation Eff ective June 30, 2009, Corpus Christi and St. Patrick was undertaken across the diocese over the past four Port Stanley: St. Joseph church, a worship site of Holy parishes will cluster for a period of one year. During years, with input and discussion from parishioners, Angels Parish, St. Th omas, closed November 2, 2008. this year, a pastoral plan for this area of Windsor will be priests, lay ministers and staff . developed. Sarnia: Our Lady of Sorrows parish and church closed 2008 Recap September 14, 2008. St. Casimir Lithuanian parish and church closes July 26, 2009 with the retirement of their pastor, Fr. Alfonsas Chatham: Blessed Sacrament and St. Agnes became a Windsor: St. Rose of Lima parish and St. Th omas Babonas. parish cluster June 30, 2008. St. Joseph and St. Ursula the Apostle parish closed July 6 and their boundaries became a parish cluster June 30, 2008. St. Anthony of absorbed by Our Lady of Guadalupe. Th e church of St. 2010 and Beyond Padua parish and church closed August 10, 2008. Th omas the Apostle closed and the church of St. Rose of Lima was used as a worship site of Our Lady Further studies will continue in the following of Guadalupe. communities:

2009 Changes Tilbury and Merlin: St. Francis parish, Tilbury, St. Peter parish, Tilbury east and St. Patrick parish, Merlin. Tecumseh, Emeryville and Lakeshore: St. Gregory the Great parish, Tecumseh and St. Chatham: St. Joseph parish and St. Ursula parish; St. William parish, Emeryville came together to Agnes parish and Blessed Sacrament parish. form Good Shepherd parish in January 2009. Windsor: the Windsor West Pastoral Zone, which General Contracting, Roofi ng and Sheet Metal, Windsor: eff ective May 31, 2009, three new includes Assumption, Blessed Sacrament, Holy Name of Masonry, Woodworking and Interior Restoration Catholic Communities were inaugurated: Mary church.

San Juan Diego of Guadalupe Hispanic Th e diocesan Pastoral Plan and the desire to build Catholic Community worshipping at Our strong vibrant parishes for the future have driven the Roof Tile Management is proud to have worked Lady of Guadalupe parish. process of parish reorganization. Th e Pastoral Plan with the Diocese of London on a inspires parishes to develop and implement objectives wide range of projects: St. Daniel Comboni African Catholic that further the mission of the Church and enhance the Community worshipping at St. Alphonsus pastoral activity of parishes. St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, London parish. More information about parish reorganization and the St. Justin, London St. Philippe and St. Anne Vietnamese Pastoral Plan can be found at Martyrs Catholic Community worshipping at www.rcec.london.on.ca. St. Mary, London St. Patrick, London St. Clement, McGregor Holy Name of Mary, St. Mary’s St. Joseph, Chatham DONOHUE St. John the Evangelist, Woodslee FUNERAL HOME Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel Proudly serving the Catholic community since 1930 St. Anne, Tecumseh Our knowlegeable funeral directors will assist in all areas St. Patrick, Kinkora of bereavement, be it burial, cremation, pre-need or at need services. St. John the Baptist, Amherstburg and many others John and Patrick Donohue, Doug Manners, Margaret Bloomfi eld and Lindsay Allan Contact Us: 360 Gibraltar Drive 362 Waterloo Street (at King) 519-434-2708 Mississauga, ON L5T 2P5 London, Ontario www.donohuefuneralhome.ca 905-672-9992 [email protected] NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF LONDON SUMMER 2009 4

these debts by the end of 2013. In These results did not fact as of the end of June 2009 we 2008 Annual Financial Report include expenses related are on schedule and have paid off to sexual abuse claims the bank loan. By Dave Savel, CA in a document entitled union.” Parishes with excess and sale of diocesan Financial Viability and Parish funds or those saving for a capital (non-parish) assets which are In addition to the two operating Our consolidated financial Reorganization. We continue to project deposit monies with the used to fund such costs. In loans above we also have a bank report represents an overview work with those parishes that Fund and earn interest. Parishes 2008, sexual abuse expenses, loan to help us with the cash flow of the costs and revenues of the have been struggling financially in need of funding for capital including accruals, amounted to challenges of funding the cost Diocese of London, our parishes to try to help them to become projects can apply to the Parish $489 thousand, net of insurance of sexual abuse. We are selling and our diocesan cemeteries. financially viable. Deposit & Loan Fund Committee recoveries (compared to $4.1 off non-parish properties to pay The figures quoted below are to borrow. At the end of 2008, 42 million in 2007). The vast for the cost of sexual abuse but Our parish capital results were taken from two sources; the parishes were in a loan position majority of the cost of sexual in order to allow for an orderly not as good in 2008 as they audited financial statements and (i.e. owed money to the Fund) in abuse is a result of the actions sale of these assets we arranged a were in 2007. Capital donations our internal records. I encourage the amount of $19.2 million; the of the late Charles Sylvestre. credit facility with the bank. This were $5.5 million in 2008 you to take the time to review average loan balance is therefore Although we expect insurance way we can avoid “fire sales” of versus $9.5 million in 2007. this report and to contact me $457 thousand. 103 parishes to pay a portion of these costs, property. As we sell properties The sale of churches that have if you have any questions. As had money on deposit with the as one can see from the above we pay down the bank loan. The closed provided $3.7 million always, I would like to thank all Fund for a total of $23.7 million; figures, the cost to the diocese balance of this loan was $3.3 in 2008 of proceeds for our those who have been so generous the average deposit balance is is still very high. We are doing million at the end of 2008. We parishes versus $1.8 million in to us over the past year. therefore $230 thousand. The our utmost to make fair and expect this debt to be paid off by 2007. Our parishes spent $10.3 Fund is in a healthy position reasonable settlements with the end of 2013 in accordance Parishes million in 2008 on construction, with our financial plan. Our consolidated parish renovations and restorations operating results for 2008 were versus $10.8 million in 2007. positive but not quite as good as Are you a retired or semi-retired accountant/auditor? Capital results include capital We are forming an internal audit department and are seeking qualifi ed people. Audits would be 2007. Collections and donations donations, purchase of were flat year over year at $31.1 conducted at parishes in your area. It would be helpful to have some auditing experience. capital assets (i.e. an organ), For more information, please contact Dave Savel, CA, Financial Administrator, at 519-433-0658 x222. million. The parishes earned an construction, significant operating surplus of $1.6 million renovations and restoration. in 2008 versus $3.4 million in Diocesan Cemeteries The major capital projects in which has allowed the Building victims of sexual abuse as quickly 2007. The results, however, In addition to our many parish were not so positive at all our 2008 were at St. Peter’s Cathedral Commission and the Parish as possible. Since April of 2007, in London, Our Lady, Queen of Deposit & Loan Fund Committee the diocese has settled with more cemeteries, there are cemeteries parishes. Of our 125 parishes in Windsor, Sarnia and London and communities, 48 or 38%, Martyrs in Delhi, Holy Trinity to approve a number of major than 50 victims of sexual abuse in Woodstock, Our Lady of Mt. projects for 2009 totaling $7.4 by Charles Sylvestre. managed directly by the diocese. incurred an operating deficit In 2008 our diocesan cemeteries in 2008. That means that 48 Carmel in Mt. Carmel, St. Philip’s million including Corpus Christi At the end of 2008, the diocese in Petrolia, St. Francis Xavier in in Windsor, Ste. Anne’s in had revenues of $9.0 million parishes did not take in enough had bank debt of $565 thousand and costs of $8.6 million. One money to pay for the cost of Tilbury, Most Precious Blood in Tecumseh, Our Lady of Mercy and a loan owing to the Windsor, St. Theresa in Windsor in Sarnia, Sts. Simon & Jude in of the main financial goals of operating the parish. Operating Parish Deposit & Loan Fund our diocesan cemeteries is to results include day-to-day and Visitation Parish in Comber. Belle River, St. Leopold Mandic of $1.5 million. The Parish There were also a number of in London, St. Agnes in Chatham eliminate their debt. The debt receipts and expenditures such Deposit & Loan Fund debt has balance was $8.5 million at the as Sunday offertory, ministry, parishes with projects between and St. Martin’s in London. been incurred to pay for our $100 and $200 thousand. end of 2007. During 2008 we outreach, salaries, utilities, and Diocese share (50%) of the Cathedral repaid nearly $1.0 million so that repairs and maintenance. At the end of 2008 the Parish We had an operating loss in restoration. In order to eliminate the balance at the end of 2008 Under the Parish Reorganization Deposit & Loan Fund had cash 2008 of $3.2 million versus these two debts, the diocese has was $7.6 million. This debt was Policy, we have standards of $1.8 million and investments an operating surplus of $728 gone through two cost-cutting mainly incurred to construct established for assessing parish of $4.2 million. The Parish thousand in 2007. The decline processes in the past few years. In mausoleums in Windsor, Sarnia financial viability. In 2007 Deposit & Loan Fund functions in revenue and resulting loss 2006 when we prepared our 2007 and London. In order to repay this process was explained essentially like a parish “credit in 2008 was a result of a $3.1 budget, we cut $400 thousand. the debt, it is essential for the million investment loss on our In 2007, Bishop Fabbro cemeteries to earn annual endowment funds; otherwise received the recommendations surpluses. We have worked with Finance Committee Building Commission we would have had a balanced of the Integrated Financial our diocesan Finance Committee Barry Hogan (Chair) (Sarnia) Phil Arnsby (London) budget. Our endowment funds Planning Committee and the to develop a financial plan which Paul Dollar (Windsor) Bob L’Ecuyer (Grande Pointe) provide a stream of income Restructuring Committee. These we have been implementing. Fr. John Sharp (London) Joe Liebregts (St. Thomas) for the Diocese to help fund committees recommended a restructuring of the diocese The Ontario Cemetery Act Kevin Doyle (Chatham) Sr. Loretta Manzara (London) operations. Unfortunately to eliminate our debt. In the governs how we operate our John Kavelaars (Glencoe) Fr. James Roche (Windsor) we were not immune to the “meltdown” in the financial summer and fall of 2007 more cemeteries. Whenever a pre- Teresa McCoomb (London) Fr. Robert Rocheleau (London) markets. Our Investment detailed plans were made which planned sale is made, the money Peter Regier (London) Fr. Eugene Roy (Pain Court) Committee has been working took effect at the end of 2007. must be invested with our trustee Sam Romano (Windsor) diligently with our investment The net result was an additional (Royal Trust) until the service or Fr. John Pirt (London) Parish Deposit & Loan advisors to assess our situation. $400 thousand cost reduction. product has been provided. In Fund Committee The investment loss is really We are budgeting to earn annual addition, when a sale is made, a Investment Committee certain percentage of the money Gerry Alexander (Belle River) a “paper loss” as many of surpluses in order to pay off John Cronin (Chair) (London) Fr. Andrew Dwyer (Thamesville) you reading this article have John Craven (London) Fr. Vince Gulikers (Windsor) experienced with your own Have you considered the Church in your will? Charles Spina (London) Jim McLandress (Chatham) investments. In other words we Kevin Doyle (Chatham) Please consider the Church when determining who the John Mockler (London) did not “crystallize” our losses by selling investments at these low beneficiaries of your estate will be. Audit Committee Tom Mulligan (London) price levels. We are confident Tom Boone (London) Fr. Michael O’Brien (Tilbury) in the prudent practices we As an example, you can name your local parish, the Terry Crawley (Essex) Ken Peters (Watford) have followed and continue to diocese, St. John the Evangelist Pension Fund Society Greg Hogan (Sarnia) monitor performance with a (clergy pension) or the Seminary as a beneficiary. long-term perspective. SUMMER 2009 NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF LONDON 5

must be invested with our people with significant expertise audit; we conduct reviews; trustee to provide perpetual from across the diocese; it we develop policies where care and maintenance forms part of our internal needed, ensuring that decisions funding. For example, when control system to ensure that are made within a policy Parish Operating Results a grave is sold, 40% of the we make prudent financial framework; and we strive to money must be invested decisions. The committee is a be accountable, prudent, and $40,000,000 with the trustee. Interest and third party that is independent transparent with the donations $35,000,000 dividends can be withdrawn of administration which makes that you give us. on the invested care and recommendations and gives $30,000,000 maintenance money but the advice when and where it What happens to a church $25,000,000 rest of the money cannot deems necessary. It also has two building if it is closed? be removed. At the end of subcommittees. The Investment We have a process whereby we $20,000,000 2008 we had $9.5 million Committee which oversees the list the church building for sale invested with our trustee for investment of our cemetery through a real estate agent on $15,000,000 pre-planned sales and we trust funds, accumulated the open market. We are very $10,000,000 had $27.6 million invested surpluses and our Pentecost careful about whom we sell to in the perpetual care and 2000 endowment funds and the and always place a restrictive $5,000,000 maintenance fund. These Audit Committee which meets covenant registered on title $0 funds provide income to help with our external auditors, that limits the future use of the 2006 2007 2008 pay for the operating costs of KPMG, to plan the audits church building. The restrictive the cemeteries. and then review the financial covenant basically states that statements and auditors report. the church cannot be used for Have you considered pre- These committees analyze our any purpose that is contrary to Parish Capital Results planning your cemetery practices and policies, assess Roman Catholic faith, teachings arrangements? Planning your risks, and provide proactive or beliefs. All liturgical items $12,000,000 cemetery arrangements in advice. are removed. The proceeds advance brings peace of mind from the sale go to the parish to you and your family. Make Consistent with Goal #6 of that now becomes responsible $9,000,000 the right decision today and our pastoral plan, our diocese for the spiritual care of the PRE-PLAN with our Catholic follows sound business parishioners of the closing cemeteries. practices: we prepare an annual parish. For example, when $6,000,000 budget; actual results are Accountability and English Martyrs in Bayfield was compared to budget monthly; Responsibility sold the proceeds of the sale we have an annual external $3,000,000 Whenever a priest move went to St. Peter’s in St. Joseph. takes place we have our auditors, KPMG, conduct a Pentecost 2000 Funds: How are they doing? $0 general review at the parish. The nature of the review is 2006 2007 2008 The diocese held a major fund raising campaign from 1989- limited but it does examine 1994, called Pentecost 2000. Its purpose was to establish general financial records and endowment funds for the seminary, cathedral, and diocesan controls. Each year at the programs. The parishioners of our diocese responded Diocesan Cemeteries Results time of our year-end audit very generously to this campaign. The funds have been additional parishes are also $12,000,000 prudently invested according to investment policies and selected for such review, on goals established by our Investment Committee with the a rotating basis. Generally assistance of our investment advisor. In accordance with a every parish is visited once $9,000,000 policy established by our Finance Committee, 4.75% is paid every six years. Due to cost out annually to fund the seminary, cathedral, and diocesan constraints these reviews programs. The 4.75% payout policy was developed to have been limited in scope. In $6,000,000 preserve the purchasing power (inflation protection) of the conjunction with our Audit endowment funds and prevent wild swings in the amount Committee and KPMG, paid out. Whether we earn 12% or lose 2%, we still pay out we are developing a new $3,000,000 4.75%. The excess income (above 4.75%) was reinvested program to complete these in the endowment funds to provide for increasing payout reviews internally which will amounts in the years to come to keep pace with inflation. As enable us to complete more $0 mentioned above the financial “meltdown” of 2008 resulted extensive reviews that are 2006 2007 2008 in substantial “paper losses”. In 2008 our gross return on planned to help our parishes. investment was a loss of 19.3% versus a gain of 4.1% in 2007. We are looking for people Our 5-year annualized return was also greatly impacted by to join our internal review Diocesan Operating Results the market “meltdown” of 2008 resulting in a positive return team. If you are interested of 3.0% versus 10.8% for the 5-year period ended 2007. $7,000,000 and believe you have the necessary background and At the end of 2008 our endowment funds were invested in a $6,000,000 experience please contact diversified portfolio as follows: Canadian equity (34%), Non- $5,000,000 Dave Savel. Canadian equity (21%), Fixed income (39%), Hedge (6%). Our diocese has an The original endowment balance from the campaign was $4,000,000 administrative group $15.3 million. At December 31 the Pentecost 2000 balances $3,000,000 reporting to Bishop Fabbro held in trust by the diocese were: which relies heavily on the $2,000,000 discipline and review of our 2008 2007 plans and budgets by our St. Peter’s Seminary $11.1 million $14.6 million $1,000,000 Diocesan Finance Committee, Diocesan programs $4.1 million $5.4 million chaired by Mr. Barry Hogan St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica $1.5 million $1.9 million $0 of Sarnia. This committee is Total $16.7 million $21.9 million 2006 2007 2008 objective and comprised of NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF LONDON SUMMER 2009 6

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2>>> of the Fourth Brigade. Th e fi rst time he off ered the every two to three years, was focused this year on the sacrament of last rites in military uniform was to his spiritual renewal of diocesan leadership, which was one history as well. own father as he lay on his deathbed in December 1939. of the priorities identifi ed through the Diocesan Pastoral Father Dalton sailed to England in 1940 and remained Plan. Some of the items the students saw and touched with his regiment through England, France, Belgium, included the secret archives, parish registers (baptisms, Holland and Germany. Father Dalton’s brigade was Teens Tell Catholic Bishops How Faith Works: In June, marriages, funerals, etc.)-some of which will include involved in the Canadian raid on Dieppe, although he young people had a unique opportunity to relate how information on past family members of the students, did not take part. Of the 558 offi cers and men of the teens live their faith at events with our bishops as part and a number of religious artifacts and relics, including brigade who attacked the beaches at Dieppe, only 44 of the daytime activities for the First Annual Bishop’s a bible dating back to 1696. soldiers returned. Th is brigade suff ered the highest Dinner for London and Surrounding Communities. casualties of any group in any battle in this war. Father High school students were asked to refl ect, discuss and Marriage Never Goes Out of Style: Married couples Dalton had the diffi cult task of writing numerous letters comment on the statement Bishop Fabbro made during renewed their vows and received a special blessing from home to the families of the soldiers who died there. Th e a Synod on the Word of God in Rome last fall. Student Bishop Fabbro at an Anniversary Mass for Married Diocese of London archives has a photo of Father Dalton council representatives from every Catholic high school Couples on April 26. Of the more than 200 couples off ering Mass on the hood of a jeep on June 2, 1944, just had an in-depth discussion with the bishop. Bishop present, 57 were married 50 or more years, for a total of two days before D-Day. Fabbro saw how faith infl uence’s the lives of students at 8,497 years of marriage. Next year’s event will be held Micah’s Place, an educational facility providing support, April 25, 2010. Father Dalton received the Military Cross for his including a social worker and an educational assistant, service and bravery as an army chaplain. King George for those on long-term suspension or expulsion. Bishop Oldest Catholic Priest Dies at 106: Rev. Michael J. VI presented him with the Member of the Order of the Daniels met with newly confi rmed young people, Dalton, the oldest Catholic priest in the Diocese of British Empire at Buckingham Palace in 1943. He was participated in a social service project benefi tting the London, in Ontario and possibly all of Canada, died the fi rst Catholic priest to be so recognized. In 1967, Chatham Women’s Shelter, and led a prayer service with April 5, 2009 at the age of 106. Father Dalton was named Veteran of the Year and the young people.

Citizen of the Year by the City of Windsor. In 2001, the Father Dalton’s served at Holy Name of Mary, Windsor City of London created Father Dalton Drive in honor of First Annual Bishop’s Dinner for London Sells Out: (1932-1936), St. Alphonsus, Windsor (1936-1939), his war service. Archbishop Luigi Ventura, the Pope’s representative in Most Precious Blood, Windsor (1946-1953), St. John Canada, was among eight bishops attending the First the Evangelist, Woodslee (1953-1960) and St. John de Catholic Leadership Converges in Windsor: Priests, Annual Bishop’s Dinner for London and Surrounding Brebeuf and Companions, Kingsville (1960-1970). deacons, lay ecclesial ministers, board of education Communities. Th e evening’s entertainment was

religion consultants, campus ministers and other decidedly upbeat, with a benefi t performance by In 1939 Father Dalton entered World War II as chaplain Catholic leaders from across of southwestern Ontario Natalie MacMaster, the award-winning fi ddler from converged in Windsor on May 12-13 for Cape Breton, and her husband Donnell Leahy of the a two-day conference organized by St. musical group, Leahy. Th e proceeds from this year’s Peter’s Institute for Catholic Formation. Th e sold out event benefi tted St. Peter’s Institute for Catholic Pastoral Days conference, normally held Formation. Next year’s dinner is scheduled for June 8, 2010. with the

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Parish/Ministry Clergy Changes Pilgrimages & Customized Tours Many Catholic parishes, organizations and ministries in the St. Philippe and St. Anne Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Oct 23-Nov 1: Marian Pilgrimage to Fatima Diocese of London are getting new priests this summer. Th e Community, Windsor: Rev. Hoang Nguyen, O.F.M. Cap., and Lourdes with Fr. John Jasica changes are part of a normal rotation of priests as well as will be priest-chaplain in addition to priest-chaplain of Our retirements. Changes are eff ective June 30 unless noted. Lady of the Holy Rosary Vietnamese Catholic Community, March 19-28: Holy Land London. May 7-16: The Shroud of Turin and London/Middlesex County San Juan Diego of Guadalupe Hispanic Catholic Northern Italian Shrines Holy Cross, London: Rev. Luiz Carlos M. Pinheiro, currently Community, Windsor: Rev. Joel Montano, will be part-time with Fr. Graham Keep administrator, is returning to his home Diocese of São José de priest-chaplain in addition to priest-chaplain to migrant May 21-30: Oberammergau Passion Play Rio Preto, Brazil. Administrator/pastor is TBA. workers. and Our Lady of All Nations London Health Sciences Centre, London: Rev. Vincent Chatham/Kent County with Fr. Chris Gillespie H. Gulikers, currently pastor of Holy Name of Mary and St. May 24-June 6: Oberammergau Passion Patrick, Windsor, replaces Rev. Pio D’Oria as priest-chaplain. Holy Family and Our Lady Help of Christians, Wallaceburg Play and Danube River Cruise and Sacred Heart, Port Lambton: Rev. Kathemo Mukucha, St. Peter Cathedral Basilica, London: Rev. Pio D’Oria, S.X., an Xaverian Missionary from Burundi, replaces Rev. Sept 17-26: Fatima/Lourdes and Santiago currently priest-chaplain to London Health Sciences Centre, Philip Joseph as associate pastor. de Compostela with Fr. Jim Roche London, will be associate pastor, eff ective August 1, 2009. Elgin County Aug: World Youth Days with Fatima and St. Peter’s Seminary, London: Rev. John P. Comiskey, St. Mary, West Lorne: Rev. Th omas C. Kuriacko, C.S.T., Barcelona with Fr. Graham Keep currently a member of the faculty and vice-rector, will be currently associate pastor of St. Patrick, London, will be on sabbatical from July 1-December 31, 2009. Rev. Pio A. Aug: World Youth Days with Fatima and pastor, replacing Rev. Wieslaw Gutowski, who is retiring. Beorchia, currently pastor of St. Cecilia, Port Dover, and St. Santiago with Fr. Steve Savel Mary, Simcoe, will become part of the faculty August 1, 2009. Huron County Eucharistic Congress in Dublin with Windsor/Essex County Sacred Heart, Wingham, and St. Joseph, Listowel: Rev. Shrines of Ireland with Bishop Colli and Fr. Graham Keep

Keith P. Morrison, currently in the Diocese of Grand Falls, 2012 2011 2010 2009 Assumption, Windsor: Rev. Ross M. Bartley becomes Newfoundland, replaces Rev. John B. Johnson as pastor. associate pastor here from being pastor of Holy Name of Mary, Pilgrimages open for registration and confi rmation St. Mary’s. Rev. Zbigniew Kiszko, part-time associate pastor Contact: George Cifa Oxford County and part-time priest-chaplain of the University of Windsor Uniglobe Instant Travel returned to his home Diocese of Drohiczyn, Poland. Holy Cross Polish Catholic Community, Woodstock: Rev. 519-660-6966 x233 or 1-800-361-1334 Canon Aleksander Mierzwinski, currently in the Diocese Holy Trinity and St. Michael, Windsor: Rev. Zbigniew of Hamilton, replaces Rev. Matthias R. Wronski as priest- Sawicki, currently associate pastor of St. Michael, Leamington, chaplain, who is retiring August 1, 2009. becomes pastor here, replacing the administrator, Rev. Slawomir Szwagrzyk. Rev. Karol Maciejewski from the Holy Trinity, Woodstock: Holy Trinity, Woodstock: Rev. Archdiocese of Gniezno, Poland, will be associate pastor. Slawomir Szwagrzyk, currently administrator of Holy Trinity and St. Michael, Windsor, will be associate pastor, replacing St. Alphonsus, Windsor: Rev. Francis E. LaPrairie, returns as Rev. Augustine Ogundele, who is returning to his home pastor from a sabbatical leave in Israel. Diocese of Osogbo, Nigeria. St. Anne, Tecumseh: Rev. Michael J. Graham, currently • STAINED GLASS • associate pastor of St. Vincent de Paul, Windsor, will be Sacred Heart, Ingersoll: Rev. Gilbert R. Simard, currently Since 1979 associate pastor, replacing Rev. Louis Angyal, currently part- administrator, will be pastor, replacing Rev. Terrence R. time associate pastor and administrator of St. Anthony of McNamara, currently on health leave. Heritage Quality Padua, Windsor. Norfolk County Restoration & St. Daniel Comboni African Catholic Community, Windsor: Woodwork Rev. Nicholas Mauro Iko, O.F.M., will be priest-chaplain, in St. Cecilia, Port Dover, and St. Mary, Simcoe: Rev. Stephen addition to priest-chaplain of St. Josephine Bakhita African- A. Savel, currently pastor of St. Philip, Petrolia, replaces Rev. • Carribbean Catholic Community, London, and associate pastor Pio A. Beorchia as pastor, eff ective August 1, 2009. Memorial of St. John the Baptist, Amherstburg. Windows Perth County St. Michael, Leamington: Rev. Henryk Maciej Chibowski, • a priest of the Archdiocese of Warsaw-Poland, replaces Rev. Holy Name of Mary, St. Mary’s: Rev. Philip Joseph, currently Protective Zbigniew Sawicki as associate pastor. associate pastor of Holy Family and Our Lady Help of Christians, Wallaceburg and Sacred Heart, Port Lambton, Storm St. Th eresa and St. Vincent de Paul, Windsor: Rev. John B. replaces Rev. Ross M. Bartley as pastor. Glazing Johnson, currently pastor of Sacred Heart, Wingham, and • St. Joseph, Listowel, becomes pastor, replacing Rev. Richard Sarnia/Lambton County E. Cartier at St. Th eresa, who is retiring and Rev. Th omas C. London’s Most Experienced Ashton at St. Vincent de Paul, who is on health leave. St. Philip, Petrolia: Rev. Antonio G. DelCiancio, currently Stained Glass Craftsmen on sabbatical in Italy, replaces Rev. Stephen A. Savel as pastor, St. Patrick, Windsor: Rev. James F. Roche, currently pastor of eff ective August 1, 2009. Corpus Christi, Windsor also becomes pastor of St. Patrick, 97 Wharncliffe Rd. S. Windsor, replacing Rev. Vincent H. Gulikers. Rev. Michael L. London, Ont. Dwyer, currently associate pastor of Corpus Christi, becomes associate pastor here as well. 519-432-9624 www.sunrisestainedglass.com NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF LONDON SUMMER 2009 8

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