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Fall 2012 • Number 146 Elgin,Lo Essex, Huron, Kent, Lambton,nd Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxfordo and Perth Countiesn 50 Cents Sisters of St. Joseph THE BASILIAN FATHERS Society Christ Sister Adorers of the PreciousMissionaries Blood of St. Charles Rosarians MICHAELITES of of the Religious Communities: Institutes of Consecrated Life Order of the Discalced Carmelite Friars Order of the Friars Minor Capuchin Order of the FriarsUrsuline Minor Religious of the Chatham Union Congregation Holy Redeemer Sisters of Service The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary From the early 1700s, members of religious sent five sisters to establish a convent in three Catholic universities, the third being they ministered only in Polish-speaking communities came to serve within the London. King’s University, which was founded in parishes. Now they are in many English- territory that would eventually become 1955 under Bishop Cody. No other diocese speaking parishes, more than any other These communities of sisters were very the Diocese of London. These courageous in Canada has that many institutions of religious community. Over the years, popular among the people, not only women and men enabled the Catholic Catholic higher education. communities, such as the Redemptorists because of their dedication to teaching but faith to grow and flourish in this area. The and Oblates of Mary Immaculate, have also because of their work in preparing It is a great blessing for our diocese to have history of our diocese would have been taken over parishes and other ministries children for the sacraments and in the presence of two contemplative religious very different without them. in our diocese. Communities, such as the supporting their faith development. They communities. Since 1913, the Precious Little Flower Congregation, the Discalced In 1728, Jesuit priests founded the small attracted local vocations, and as their Blood Sisters have had a monastery in Carmelite Friars, the Missionary Society of isolated mission of Our Lady of the numbers grew they opened many schools London. It is also the home of the general St. Thomas the Apostle, and the Xaverian Assumption among the Hurons. Twenty throughout the diocese. superior and offers formation to their Missionaries, have sent priests to minister years later, a church was constructed new members who are appointed to their In the early years, there were few social in our parishes. Given the shortage of on this site. Assumption parish is the other monasteries in English Canada. The services provided within the boundaries priests, the pastoral care that we are now mother parish of the Rosarians came to our diocese just a couple of our diocese. The religious communities offering our people would not be possible in Ontario and the oldest one in Canada of years ago from Sri Lanka and reside at were extremely generous in responding to without their assistance. west of . The Jesuits worked hard the rectory of St. Patrick’s church in Merlin. these needs. They provided free education to serve the spiritual and material needs They are overseeing our Marian Shrine. My comments are not in any way to poor children. They opened orphanages. of the Hurons and the French settlers The members of these communities live a exhaustive with respect to the tremendous The Sisters of St. Joseph established who were beginning to arrive. When life of prayer, silence and sacrifice. They are accomplishments of religious communities. hospitals in London, Chatham and Sarnia. the diocese was established in 1856, the powerful witnesses to the life of holiness to Religious women and men have been In 1888, the Religious Hospitallers of St. French were thriving in their language and which all of us are called by our baptism. and are involved in many pastoral works Joseph came from Montreal and started customs, thanks to the dedication of these contributing to the vibrancy of diocesan Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Windsor. In 1928, As waves of new Catholic immigrants missionary priests. life. Some of these will be highlighted in at Bishop Fallon’s request, the Sisters of arrived in our diocese, the bishops turned the other articles in this edition of the Our bishops realized that if the faith were the Good Shepherd opened a convent in to religious communities for help. Bishop Newspaper. to grow and be strong, good Catholic Windsor and provided a home for teenage Fallon approached the Capuchin Fathers education was essential. They invited to girls who had no other place to go. from Belgium to meet the spiritual needs In consecrated life, women and men seek our diocese religious communities whose of the Flemish and Dutch Catholics who to follow Christ more closely through The Basilian Fathers, my own religious charism was the education and formation were settling in the Blenheim area. In 1950, vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. community, arrived in 1857. They of youth. In 1860, the Ursuline Sisters came the Sacred Heart Fathers from Holland The presence of many different religious served at Assumption College and to and opened a school at St. Joseph’s parish came as a result of the large immigration of communities has been a blessing for our this day continue to lead and administer in Chatham. In 1864, the Sisters of the Dutch Catholics. Bishop Carter invited the diocese. Assumption University. In 1919, the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary accepted Polish Ursulines Sisters of the Agonizing Ursulines founded Brescia College as Bishop Pinsoneault’s invitation and sent six Heart of Jesus, who were welcomed by We thank God for the religious who have a Catholic women’s college affiliated sisters from Quebec to teach in Catholic Msgr. Wnuk at Holy Trinity parish in ministered here. They have dedicated their with the University of Western. These elementary schools. In 1868, at the request Windsor. The Scalabrini Fathers have lives to God. Many of them have willingly communities showed remarkable vision in of Bishop Walsh, the Sisters of St. Joseph served our Italian parishes, the Order of endured enormous hardships to serve establishing universities. Our diocese has Friars Minor has served our people and the wider community, our Croatian parishes and especially those who are poor and needy. the Society of Christ has May God bless our religious and call many served the Polish parish in to serve our Church in religious life. Canada Post Corporation/Société canadienne des postes Postage paid Port payé Chatham. Publications mail Poste-lettres This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the 10198 London Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, C.S.B. Michaelite Fathers in our Bishop of London diocese. When they came, Tour & Pilgrimage Opportunities

• Stained Glass • Plan now for 2013! Since 1979 February 21-March 3 The Holy Land with Fr. Graham Keep Heritage Quality Restoration & April 1-8 The Sisters of the Holy Woodwork Mission Trip to Roatan Honduras • May Names of Jesus& Mary Memorial Poland Pilgrimage with Fr. D. Lewandowski By Sr. Maureen Hussey, SNJM Windows Marian Pilgrimage to Fatima/Lourdes Avila/ Last year, the sisters and associates of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary celebrated • Zaragossa/Barcelona with Fr. Gilbert Simard the 200th anniversary of the birth of their foundress, Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Protective A woman of great vision, she saw the needs of society around her and responded Storm July with active love. Glazing Pilgrimage to St. Andre Bessette & Even today, whether ministering in schools, in parishes, or in diverse ministries with Ste. Anne de Beaupre with Father G. Bedard refugees, the poor, Project Rachel, the elderly or lonely, empowering of others and • working for justice are distinctive characteristics of the SNJM community. September London’s The Sisters of the Holy Names came to the Diocese of London in 1864. Currently Shrines of Italy Pilgrimage there are 27 sisters and 25 associates in the diocese, mainly in the Windsor area. Most Experienced October The associates are dedicated lay women who keep the spirit of Blessed Marie Rose Stained Glass Durocher, alive in their homes, parishes and places of ministry. Besides assisting and In the Footsteps of St. Paul Craftsmen supporting some of the sisters in their ministries, many are active in their parishes and workplaces. As a joint project they have chosen to support Street Help. For more information, please contact George Cifa at Like Blessed Marie Rose in her day, and other Holy Names Communities around the 97 Wharncliffe Rd. S. world today, the sisters try to respond to the needs they see. Education in all forms London, Ont. Uniglobe Instant Travel remains close to their hearts. Sr. Claire Durocher has taught piano to more than 519-432-9624 519-660-6966 40 students of various ethnic origins – because Windsor is a gateway to Canada, 1-800-361-1334 many refugees land on its doorsteps and their needs are great. For many years, Sr. Helen Petrimoulx served the needs of refugees daily, becoming their advocate and www.sunrisestainedglass.com TICO #1549342 ACTA their friend. Sr. Diane Latremouille works with refugees sheltered at Angela Rose House until their paperwork is complete and a more permanent dwelling can be found. The work of these women and those who assist them as volunteers and fundraisers not only provides the necessary physical help; more importantly, their love and compassion bring a spark of hope to the refugees and begin the long healing process. Associate Terry Lavergne has been a great resource and help in answering the many needs of the refugees. Through the SNJM Peace and Justice Committee, the sisters and associates are kept informed and are challenged to work collaboratively on justice issues. In solidarity with the entire congregation, and other groups, they seek to put an end to human trafficking, are concerned with environmental issues and work toward a future where water and other human necessities will “We are competent, experienced lawyers who offer personal, be recognized as a human right available to all. courteous service at reasonable rates.” Much of their ministry now is done with other seniors in long term care facilities as well as in apartment buildings. Five years ago, 17 sisters moved to the Real Estate • Wills • Powers of Attorney • Estates Devonshire Senior Residence, immediately making a difference in the lives of many residents by their day Family Law • Collaborative Family Law • Employment Law to day help, and by simply reaching out with a smile, a listening ear, or kind word. Incorporations • Mediation • Small Business Several sisters and associates are involved in pastoral ministry, parish outreach, occasional retreat days Daniel J. McNamara, LL.B. Norman A. Pizzale, LL.B., LL.M. and workshops. Sr. Suzanne Malette and Sr. Janine Rocheleau give spiritual direction. The Marie Rose 200 Queens Avenue, Suite 220, London, Ontario • 519-434-2174 Spirituality Centre opened in October and offers programs, retreat days, and workshops.

The Newspaper of the Diocese of London, Publisher: Diocese of London ISSN: 0831-9715 Editors: Mark Adkinson, established in 1980, is published quarterly in Publications Mail Agreement #: 41699033 March, June, September and December, Katharine Janzen with 45,000 copies distributed throughout Subscriptions 1070 Waterloo Street nine counties in southwestern Ontario: $12/year. Individual copies are 50 cents each. London, ON N6A 3Y2 Elgin, Essex, Huron, Kent, Lambton, 519-433-0658 x227 Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth. Advertising [email protected] 2 Please visit www.dol.ca for latest rates. Sisters of Service The Michaelite Fathers By Colleen Young, SOS In 1920, Catherine Donnelly, the community’s foundress received By Fr. Waclaw Chudy & They helped them to stand on 1912, many thought his death advice from Toronto Provincial Arthur Coughlan about establishing Fr. Andrew Kowalczyk, CSMA their own feet, maintain their would result in the end of his a women’s teaching order to meet the needs of immigrants in Western pride, and be good Polish people. dream. They were mistaken, This year, the Congregation of St. Canada. Guided by the motto “I Have Come to Serve,” the Sisters as the Michaelites continue to Michael the Archangel celebrates provided a Catholic presence for newly-arrived immigrants. They Fr. Markiewicz ran educational fulfill his legacy. The Church three milestone anniversaries: it were teachers, catechists, nurses and social workers amongst those facilities, graduating skilled recognized and affirmed the was 100 years ago, in 1912 that most in need. artisans, tradesmen and work of Markiewicz’s followers their Fr. Bronislaw Markiewicz workers. The most talented, when it formally established the Although the more than 50 missions are now closed, the legacy died – priest, educator, patriot who sensed the call, became Congregation of St. Michael the of assisting the ‘most in need’ continues through the Catherine and without exaggeration, priests. Most traveled to serve Archangel in 1921. The church Donnelly Foundation, their charitable organization. Through the prophet; 90 years ago, the Polish immigrants in America. also affirmed the holiness of Fr. foundation, the sisters remain promoters of positive change and Catholic Church formally Today the congregation runs two Markiewicz’s personal life when seek to serve the most in need. Two Sisters still live in the Diocese of recognized a new congregation, homes for children and several it beatified him in 2005. London, near St. Philip parish in Petrolia. the Michaelite Fathers; and for schools of various educational the past 50 years, Michaelites levels. He also started publishing Following the war, the have ministered within the a newspaper which continues to Communist regime claimed Diocese of London. this day as a publishing company a monopoly on the education Missionaries of St. Charles By Fr. Adriano Barbiero, CS called Michalineum. of the young, and forbade Fr. Markiewicz worked any educational programs or The Missionaries of St. Charles (Scalabrinians) are a worldwide tirelessly at the turn of the Markiewicz experienced activities provided by a religious Catholic religious community of priests and brothers founded in 19th and 20th centuries. Great difficulty establishing a new order. The Communist regime Italy by blessed John Baptist Scalabrini in 1887. They were meant to powers, which had once been congregation. He believed that, confiscated church property carry out a specific mission: assisting migrants and refugees in their peaceful neighbours of Poland, with God’s grace, his vision could and buildings, nationalized spiritual, social and cultural needs. They cared for migrants and partitioned the country into become a reality. Many shook educational facilities, and refugees by providing spiritual assistance, education, aid for the sick, pieces and stubbornly insisted their heads and dismissed him as assumed control of monasteries. counselling and legal referral, advocacy, rest homes for the elderly that Poland did not exist. A “a dreamer.” He calmly addressed The Michaelites redirected their and community building. commitment was required the sceptics, stating that “the day pastoral efforts into parish work, to protect and preserve the In the Diocese of London, they have taken special care of the Italian will come when priests of this retreats, parish missions, and Polish national identity – faith, community – specifically St. Angela Merici parish in Windsor – since congregation will work around preaching. culture, language, customs, the 1960s. the world”. As his dream came etc. Charismatics appeared true, today the Michaelites work Changed circumstances who believed and lived out the in many countries around the demanded different ways of dictum “Poland will not die, globe, but one of the first was service. Michaelites began The Congregation of the while they are still alive”; they Canada. to travel, with the first group made their mission to the poor, arriving in Canada. In Italy, the Most Holy Redeemer disadvantaged, and abandoned. When Fr. Markiewicz died in congregation cares for a shrine Courtesy of the Archives of the Edmonton-Toronto Redemptorists dedicated to St. Michael the The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, (the Redemptorists) Archangel, two Marian shrines, was founded in Italy by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori, Bishop and as well as retreat houses, a Doctor of the Church, in 1732. The religious order of priests and formation house for seminarians brothers is devoted to the pastoral care of the most abandoned souls and noviciates, parishes and under the motto of “With Him there is Plentiful Redemption.” oratories. In Argentina and Paraguay, the Michaelites Today’s 5,300 members serve in 78 countries. As early as 1840, the established formation houses Redemptorists came to Canada to preach missions. In the Diocese of with a noviciate and a seminary. London, the Redemptorist presence has been at St. Patrick, London; In the Caribbean and the Dutch St. Alphonsus seminary, Woodstock; St. Alphonsus, Windsor; Holy Antilles they run parishes, a Redeemer College, Windsor; and Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley. retreat house, and a secondary school. In Australia and Papua, New Guinea, they run a Order of the Discalced formation house and parishes. Carmelite Friars The first Michaelite home By Paul Bius, Third Order Carmelite, OCDS was opened in Windsor. In the 1960s, the Michaelites left The Order of Carmel originated in the 12th century when pilgrims Windsor and moved to Melrose, settled as hermits on Mount Carmel, in northern Israel. They strived just north of London, where to live in imitation of the prophet Elijah, a prophetic model of true they built the Michaelite House faith in God. Their novel way of life was formalized in the Rule of Retreat Centre. The Retreat St. Albert, which received papal approval in 1226. In 1562, St. Teresa House stands as a well-known of Avila established the first monastery of the Discalced Carmelite centre of spirituality within the order. Other followed in her footsteps, including St. John Diocese of London. Marriage of the Cross and St. Therese of Lisieux. As Doctors of the Church, Renewal programs, days of their writings still provide guidance today in the ways of prayer and formation and prayer for Christian mysticism. children and youth, and retreats In 1989, the first Discalced Carmelite friars arrived in the Diocese for a variety of groups have of London. A monastery was established at St. Andrew the Apostle been conducted here. Today parish in London. The friars established the Secular Order of the Retreat Centre welcomes Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) in English-speaking Canada, forming groups and individuals looking more than 25 communities with more than 350 members across for a place of spiritual peace and Canada, including London, Tillsonburg and Windsor. These tranquility. communities of lay people come together monthly to nurture a life of prayer and fraternal charity. For more information, visit www. michaelites.ca or call 519-471- For more information, visit www.ocds.ca or contact Fr. Ranjan D’Sa, OCD at 519-455-8624. 3180. 3 period providing time for the novice to grow in knowledge and Sister Adorers of appreciation of the religious life, and the contemplative life of the Sisters. Temporary Profession is the Precious Blood a five-year period during which the Sister professes temporary By Sr. Mary Eileen Walsh, RPB country and beyond. Their lives Vows of Poverty, Chastity of prayer, silence and solitude and Obedience. Permanent In 1833, Aurelia Caouette was continue to be very valid and Commitment is the last step of born in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec needed today. The Sisters are initial formation, followed by a General Contracting, Roofing and Sheet to Marguerite and Joseph keenly aware that they have been lifelong, ongoing development Caouette. As Aurelia grew in Metal, Masonry, Woodworking and Interior called to follow in the footsteps of in relationship with Jesus and in age she also grew in grace and Restoration their foundress, to continue her prayer ministry to all of God’s was drawn to enter deeply into great gifts in the Church of today: People the world over. Jesus’ great Paschal Mystery to adoration of Christ as Saviour realize how profoundly He loves Roof Tile Management is proud to have and reparation with Him in His October 2012 marks a us. His Precious Blood greatly worked with the Diocese of London on a total surrender to the Father. very blessed month at the influenced her spirituality. She Precious Blood Monastery, wide range of projects: heard in Jesus’ cry from the cross: There are multiple steps in in London. As the Formation “I Thirst,” a profound desire to becoming a Precious Blood House/Motherhouse of the receive our love in return for His St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, London Sister. There is a Come and See, Congregation of the Sisters love. an initial contact of a few days, Adorers of the Precious Blood, St. Justin, London learning about the monastic way this Community will see several In 1861, after long years of of life. There is a Community of its newer members take their St. Mary, London discernment, Aurelia founded the Experience, a two-month next step in following their first contemplative community experience of living with the vocations in the monastic and St. Patrick, London in Canada, known as the Sisters Community. Postulancy is a contemplative way of life. On Adorers of the Precious Blood, nine-month to a year period October 13, Sr. Tran Bui and Sr. St. Clement, McGregor Daughters of Mary Immaculate. during which the candidate is Alicia Magayaga will make their This community has spread helped to discover God’s plan in First Profession of Vows in the Holy Name of Mary, St. Mary’s to various dioceses across the her life. is a two-year presence of Bishop Fabbro, with their community, relatives and St. Joseph, Chatham friends present. On October 15, You Can Become Sr. Louise Raymond will renew St. John the Evangelist, Woodslee her Religious Vows for three A Minister to more years in anticipation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel her Final Profession in 2015. On the Poor October 20, Benedicta Carambas, St. Anne, Tecumseh presently a , will begin her two years of Novitiate. St. Patrick, Kinkora

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Chalice missing in this fast-paced is a Canadian Catholic world. They strive to remain Ursuline Religious of faithful to Angela Merici’s sponsorship organization helping the instruction: “Above all, obey the poor in Catholic Missions counsels and inspirations which throughout the developing world. the Chatham Union the Holy Spirit unceasingly sends into our hearts…” By Sr. Joan Stafford, OSU about justice for those who are marginalized, for women, for The Ursulines support important Chalice is seeking priests and deacons For over 150 years, innovative all who are oppressed and for ventures into justice and peace who are willing to: and spirited women have inspired all of creation that suffers the by joining forces with other • Preach in a few parishes in their diocese, province the Ursulines of the Chatham assaults of exploitation and abuse. religious communities, justice Union. In the beginning it was or country The beautiful Villa Angela in organizations and concerned Angela Merici who developed • Share their love for the poor of the world Chatham is a testimony to their citizens. Human trafficking, a new way for women to live a commitment to be responsible in environmental justice, and committed life. Then, 150 years the use of creation’s gifts. aboriginal rights are some of Chalice offers our speakers: ago, Mother Xavier, an Ursuline • A stipend for each weekend preached the specific concerns they are from France, began the Chatham Ongoing education and spiritual addressing. • Travel expenses reimbursed foundation. Since that time the renewal are significant elements • Ongoing training, information and support Ursulines have expanded across of their lives regardless of age The Ursulines have been involved Canada and beyond, to Japan, or ministry. These aspects are with the people of Peru for 50 Peru and the Caribbean. also among the blessings they years. They are deeply enriched If you would like to become a share with their neighbours, both by their relationships with the Today, though with small Mission Appeal Speaker for Chalice, formally – for example, through Lay Community of St. Angela, numbers and older members, programs offered at Villa Angela a committed group of Peruvian please contact Deacon Ron Jenkins, that pilgrim spirit still energizes – or informally – at the kitchen women for almost 30 years. Seeds the Ursulines and others. Appeals Coordinator: [email protected] table. They practice the ministry of Hope fosters the connections They continue to be engaged, of ‘being with’ others. This quality among Peruvian friends, 4 or call 1-800-776-6855 committed and passionate LD0912a of presence is something often Ursulines and other Canadians The Catholic School Boards serving the Diocese of London wish to thank all the parents, volunteers, parishes and community leaders for supporting Catholic education!

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committed to justice. ever since. The Capuchins started States. Order of the in Blenheim, and, at the same time, Parishioners benefit spiritually from At a time when women do not seem to be choosing some friars were sent to Manitoba, distinctive celebrations in their Polish the vowed life, the Ursulines have developed a Friars Minor where there was also a large Belgian language and culture, including network of Companions in Toronto, London, community. Oplatek Dinner during the Christmas Chatham and Windsor. These women meet Capuchin season, outdoor processions at Easter regularly in their own regions to pray, share and By Rev. Pierre Wood, OFM Cap., and the feast of Corpus Christi, join their efforts in the works of justice and peace, Marian devotions in May and Sacred as well as gather occasionally as an entire group. St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1224) Society of Christ founded the order to work with the By Walter Debicki Heart of Jesus devotions in June, as Many of these women will be part of the Ursuline poor. It quickly spread worldwide and well as a monthly all night vigil to the The Society of Christ is an order Community gathering in the summer of 2013. there are now over 80,000 members. Alliance of Two Hearts of Jesus and founded in Poland, whose mission is This event, which takes place every four years, When immigrants from Belgium and Mary and devotion to Divine Mercy, to minister to Polish speaking peoples provides an opportunity for the women to refresh Holland arrived in the Blenheim area, both with exposition of the Blessed wherever they may be. The Society themselves, renew their vision and with courage priests were needed to serve the new Sacrament. currently provides pastoral care to six and hope, discern the way ahead. Canadians in their native language. parishes in Canada, including Our That is where the Capuchins come in. For more information, visit www.ursulines.org or the Lady of Victory parish in Chatham The Capuchins sent friars to Blenheim Villa Angela (Chatham). and 25 parishes throughout the United 5 in 1927 and they have been here World Leprosy Day January 27, 2013 heal • comfort • restore

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Daily, and one in Canada, in Merlin,8/14/12 Ontario. 11:57:11 AM community to The Rosarians dioceses as an efficacious means of habitual prayer is centered on the Holy The Congregation was raised to the send 5 members By Fr. Francis Jeyaseelan, CR advancing the faith. Eucharist and is lived in close union Pontifical Status in 2002. In 1948, a (an enormous Rosarian monastery, Merlin with the Blessed Mother. Silence, contemplative congregation for women A young priest in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, sacrifice) to frugality and manual labour form part was started. Fr. B.A. Thomas, OMI, had been Toronto at the The Congregation of the Rosarians of their penitential life. Their aim is nurturing the idea of monasticism request of a is an Indigenous Contemplative to support all apostolic works of the The process for the cause of as an indispensable element for the former student, . It was Church by prayer and sacrifice, and of Fr. Thomas started in well being and growth of the Church Bishop Armand- started in response to a call of Pope they do not engage in direct external 1978, but was disrupted by the civil at large, especially in India and Sri Francois-Marie Pius XI in 1926 when he issued the apostolate outside the monastery. war. In 2000, the cause was restarted, de Charbonnel. encyclical ‘Rerum Ecclesiae’ in which Lanka. Fr. Thomas started the Rosarian with the Congregation for Causes of Having taken he exhorted the bishops in mission Congregation in 1928. The Rosarian Congregation has 17 Saints in Rome giving the ‘Nihil Obstat’ lands to promote indigenous forms Monasteries in India, six in Sri Lanka root in Toronto, Humility and simplicity are the on 2006. it was in 1857 that the Basilians and the Diocese of London became parish west of Montreal in Canada. It partners in ministry in what was to is now the only parish in the west end “I was able to make a difference...” become a significant and enduring of Windsor, as well as the largest. relationship. Although always small in numbers, The Basilian charism of education the Basilians have also given some has marked them from the very of their members to the Church in S T . F R A N C I S T A B L E ( T O R O N T O ) beginning. Committed to this, they Apostolic Leadership as bishops. C O M E H E L P U S S E R V E have established a reputation in Certainly a sacrifice for them given THE BEST GOD PROVIDES teaching that is mirrored in their their numbers, they rejoice in the life motto: “Teach me goodness, discipline and ministry of the late Bishop Dennis and knowledge.” The presence of O’Conner (London), Cardinal George Assumption College, later becoming Flahiff (Winnipeg) and the present CHECK US OUT VOCATION DAY Assumption University, has provided appointments of Archbishop J. 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For more They believe that coming at some meeting where they are the Northwest Territories, most how God might be urging them information, visit www. together in community helps one of the partners at the table. work primarily in the Diocese to respond. csj.london.on.ca. them find their way forward. of London. Wherever they 7 2011 Financial Report for the Diocese of London By Dave Savel, CA Capital donations increased those parishes that have been is therefore $514 (2010 - $465) price for our past sins related to Episcopal Director of in 2011 to $8.2 million from struggling financially to try to thousand. 100 (2010 – 104) sexual abuse. The price of course Administrative Services $7.1 million in 2010. Proceeds help them become financially parishes and diocesan entities is high and can only be partially from the sale of former church viable. had money on deposit with the measured in financial terms. The 2011 was another tough properties amounted to $0.3 Fund for a total of $23.4 (2010 spiritual price is far greater. The economic year for southwestern The major capital projects (i.e. million in 2011 versus $0.6 - $23.6) million; the average financial results noted above do Ontario. Recovery from the in excess of $100,000) in 2010 million in 2010. Capital spending deposit balance is therefore $234 not include expenses related to recession continues to be slow were at: increased to $11.8 million in (2010 - $227) thousand. The sexual abuse claims and sale of and many of our parishioners St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 2011 versus $9.8 million in Building Commission and the diocesan (non-parish) assets. have had difficult economic Mary Immaculate, St. Michael, St. 2010. On an overall basis (i.e. Parish Deposit & Loan Fund We are selling off non-parish times. Unfortunately, 2012 Patrick, Holy Family, St. Andrew operating and capital results Committee have approved a properties to pay for the cost is not looking any better. We Kim and St. Justin in London combined), the parishes had number of major projects for of sexual abuse but in order cannot thank you enough for St. Anne in St. Thomas a net deficit of $1.3 million in 2012 including $7.0 million at to allow for an orderly sale of your continued support of your St. Joseph in Stratford 2011 versus a net surplus of Good Shepherd in Lakeshore to these assets we arranged a credit parish. I pray that we will see a St. Mary in Blenheim $1.2 million in 2010. The main build a new church, $5.4 million facility with the bank. This recovery soon. North American Martyrs in reasons for the deficit was an at Holy Trinity in Woodstock way we can avoid “fire sales” of Thamesville This report is issued annually to increase in capital spending (i.e. to build a new church and $2.1 property. As we sell properties Holy Trinity and Corpus Christi all parishioners on the financial construction and restoration) million at St. Joseph in Listowel or receive insurance proceeds in Windsor results of our diocese, parishes and operating expenses (i.e. to construct a new parish centre. we pay down the bank loan. St. Michael in Leamington and diocesan cemeteries. The utilities, compensation and other The balance of this loan was St. Mary in Maidstone figures quoted below are taken day to day costs at our churches). Diocese $7.8 million at the end of 2011 St. Joseph in River Canard from two sources; the annual versus $6.0 million at the end For the first five months of Good Shepherd in Lakeshore We had an operating deficit in audited financial statements of 2010. At the end of May 2012 2012 our total parish Sunday Ste. Anne in Tecumseh 2011 of $1.8 million versus a of our diocese, parishes and the balance has decreased to $6.5 collections are down 2.3% versus Diocesan Centre in London surplus of $2.4 million in 2010. diocesan operated cemeteries million. The debt is due August the same period in 2011. There were two main causes of 2013. The plan for funding the and our internal records. I At the end of 2011 and 2010 our the deficit. The first was the $1.7 costs of abuse was developed encourage you to take the time to Of our 119 parishes and Parish Deposit & Loan Fund million of renovations to the by the Integrated Financial review this report and to contact communities, 36 or 30%, had cash of $1.1 million and Diocesan Centre, which were Planning Committee, in 2007. me if you have any questions. incurred an operating deficit short-term investments of $4.2 completely expensed in 2011. This plan has been implemented. in 2011. This was poorer than million (2010 - $7.1 million). The second was a $235 thousand Parishes the results of 2010 in which 25 The Parish Deposit & Loan Fund Diocesan senior management investment loss in 2011 whereas of the 118 parishes incurred functions essentially like a parish meets on a regular basis to Parish collections increased we had a $2.4 million investment an operating deficit. Operating “credit union.” Parishes with review our financial projections, slightly to $30.6 million in 2011 gain in 2010. Our investments results include day-to-day excess funds, or those saving for debt repayment and make plans versus $30.4 million in 2010. are endowment funds which receipts and expenditures such a capital project, deposit monies for 2013 (and beyond), when the Total parish operating revenues provide a stream of income as Sunday offertory, ministry, with the Fund and earn interest. debt becomes due. were however down slightly in for the diocese to help fund outreach, salaries, utilities, and Parishes in need of funding 2011 to $39.4 million versus operations. The vast majority of the cost repairs and maintenance. Under for capital projects can apply $39.8 million in 2010. Parish of sexual abuse is a result of the Parish Reorganization Policy, to the Parish Deposit & Loan At the end of 2010, the diocese operating and ministry costs the actions of the late Charles we have standards established Fund Committee to borrow. At owed $1.4 million to the Parish were up which led to a decrease Sylvestre. Although we expect for assessing parish financial the end of 2011, 37 (2010 – 35) Deposit & Loan Fund, which in the parish operating surplus to insurance to pay a portion viability. In 2007 this process parishes and diocesan entities was borrowed to pay for the $2.0 million in 2011 versus $3.4 of these costs, the cost to the was explained in a document were in a loan position (i.e. renovations to the Diocesan million in 2010. These results diocese is still very high. We entitled Financial Viability and owed money to the Fund) in the Centre. are good given the economic are doing our utmost to make Parish Reorganization. The amount of $19.0 (2010 - $16.3) situation within our diocese. The diocese continues to pay the fair and reasonable settlements diocese continues to work with million; the average loan balance with victims of sexual abuse as quickly as possible. In addition, the diocese continues to pay for third party counseling and support for victims. Diocesan Cemeteries In addition to our many parish cemeteries, there are cemeteries DONOHUE in Windsor, Sarnia and London managed directly by the diocese. FUNERAL HOME In 2011 our diocesan cemeteries had revenues of $6.9 million Proudly serving the Catholic community since 1930 versus $11.7 million in 2010. The main reason for the large decrease in revenue was because Our knowlegeable funeral directors will assist in all areas of the implementation of HST in July 2010. Prior to HST, cemetery of bereavement, be it burial, cremation, pre-need or at need services. sales were only subject to GST. Many families made their final arrangements in 2010 prior to John and Patrick Donohue, Doug Manners, HST, to save some money. As a Margaret Bloomfield and Lindsay Allan result, revenues were abnormally high in 2010. One of the main financial goals 362 Waterloo Street (at King) 519-434-2708 of our diocesan cemeteries is to www.donohuefuneralhome.ca eliminate their debt. The debt London, Ontario [email protected] balance was $5.8 million at the end of 2010. During 2011 8 we repaid $1.1 million so that the balance at the end of 2011 income to help pay for the registered charities and therefore internal control system to ensure the Seminary as a beneficiary. was $4.7 million. This debt was operating costs of the cemeteries. must file a charity return (similar that we make prudent financial In 2011 our parishes and the mainly incurred to construct to a tax return) by June 30th each decisions. The committee is a diocese received $1.0 million Have you considered pre- mausoleums in Windsor, Sarnia year. Most of the information on third party that is independent from bequests whereas in 2010 planning your cemetery and London. In order to repay the return is made public on the of administration which makes $1.1 million was received. arrangements? Planning your the debt, it is essential for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recommendations and gives cemetery arrangements in cemeteries to earn annual website. If you would like to see advice when and where it What happens to a advance brings peace of mind surpluses. We have worked with more detailed information about deems necessary. It also has two to you and your family. Please church building if it is our diocesan Finance Committee your parish, diocese or any other subcommittees. The Investment consider pre-planning directly to develop a financial plan which Canadian registered charity, Committee which oversees the closed? with one of our diocesan or we have been implementing. The you can do so by visiting the investment of our cemetery We have a process whereby we parish cemeteries. At the same cemeteries earned a surplus of following website address: http:// trust funds, accumulated list the church building for sale time we recommend you $537 thousand in 2011, versus consider plans for your $2.2 million in 2010. funeral Mass (i.e. church, The Funeral, Burial and readings and music) and Parish Capital Results Cremations Services Act governs make those plans known to $14,000,000 how we operate our cemeteries, your family. effective July 1, 2012. Prior to Costs this, the Ontario Cemeteries Act Accountability & $12,000,000 was the governing legislation. Responsibility Costs Our Cemetery Management Costs Parishes must submit a $10,000,000 worked hard to learn and Revenues financial report to the Revenues implement the new Act. In Revenues 2012, educational sessions were diocese annually. Prior $8,000,000 Revenues presented by the Cemetery to 2011 our auditors, Costs Management to all of our parish KPMG, conducted reviews whenever a priest move cemeteries, to assist them in $6,000,000 implementing the new Act. took place, or every five years. The nature of the By law, whenever a pre-planned reviews were limited but $4,000,000 sale is made, the money must they did examine general be invested with our trustee financial records and until the service or product controls. In 2011, the $2,000,000 has been provided. In addition diocese implemented a new and also by law, when a sale is internal audit program. made, a certain percentage of This program has been $0 the money must be invested with led by our Diocesan Audit 2008 2009 2010 2011 our trustee to provide perpetual Committee and diocesan care and maintenance funding. administration and is a For example, when a grave is much more comprehensive www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/ surpluses and our Pentecost through a real estate agent on sold, 40% of the money must review than was able to be done lstngs/menu-eng.html. 2000 endowment funds and the the open market. We are very be invested with the trustee. Audit Committee which oversees careful about whom we sell to in the past. The internal audit Our diocese has an Interest and dividends can be internal audit and meets with and always place a restrictive review takes 2 to 3 days per administrative group reporting withdrawn on the invested care our external auditors, KPMG, to covenant, registered on title, parish or diocesan entity whereas to Bishop Fabbro which relies and maintenance money but plan the annual financial audits that limits the future use of the in the past, the review was done heavily on the discipline and the rest of the money cannot and then review the financial church building. The restrictive in half a day, as the new internal review of our plans and budgets be removed. At the end of 2011 statements and auditors report. covenant basically states that audit reviews are much more by our Diocesan Finance we had $12.7 million (2010 - These committees analyze our the church cannot be used for comprehensive. During 2011 Committee, chaired by Mr. $11.9 million) invested with our practices and policies, assess any purpose that is contrary to internal audits were completed Paul Dollar of Windsor. This trustee for pre-planned sales risks, and provide proactive Roman Catholic faith, teachings at 24 parishes. In 2012 we are committee is objective and and we had $36.2 million (2010 advice. or beliefs. All liturgical items are completing internal audits at 23 comprised of people with - $35.8 million) invested in the removed. parishes and 2 diocesan entities. significant expertise from across Consistent with Goal #6 of our perpetual care and maintenance the diocese; it forms part of our pastoral plan, our diocese follows The proceeds from the sale go fund. These funds provide Each parish and the diocese are sound business practices: we to the parish that now becomes prepare an annual budget; responsible for the spiritual care Parish Opera+ng Results actual results are compared of the parishioners of the closing to budget monthly; we have parish. For example, when St. $45,000,000 an annual external audit; we Patrick in Windsor was sold conduct reviews; we develop Revenues Revenues the proceeds of the sale went to $40,000,000 Revenues Revenues Costs policies where needed, Assumption Parish, to reduce the Costs Costs Costs ensuring that decisions outstanding debt of Holy Name $35,000,000 are made within a policy of Mary Church. framework; and we strive In some cases unique $30,000,000 to be accountable, prudent, and transparent with the arrangements are made. In 2012 donations that you give us. the church in LaSalette (near $25,000,000 Delhi) was donated to a local Have you considered non-profit organization. Also in $20,000,000 2012, Blessed Sacrament Church the Church in your in Windsor was donated to the $15,000,000 will? Society of St. Vincent de Paul, for them to minister to the poor in Please consider the Church west Windsor. $10,000,000 when determining who the beneficiaries of your estate $5,000,000 will be. As an example, you can name your local parish, the diocese, St. John the $0 2008 2009 2010 2011 Evangelist Pension Fund Society (clergy pension) or 9 Finance Committee Otilia Santin (London) Connie Paré (London) Paul Dollar (Chair) (Windsor) Dave Savel (London) Rev. James Roche (Windsor) Terry Crawley (Essex) Charles Spina (London) Rev. Robert Rocheleau (Essex) Kevin Doyle (Chatham) Otilia Santin (London) Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro, CSB Audit Committee (London) Terry Crawley (Chair) (Essex) Parish Deposit & Stephen Goettler (Dublin) Tom Boone (London) Loan Fund Committee Barry Hogan (Sarnia) Harvey Gleason (London) Dave Savel (Chair) (London) John Kavelaars (Glencoe) Greg Hogan (Sarnia) Frank Kennes (Strathroy) Teresa McCoomb (London) John Ianozzi (Point Edward) Jim McLandress (Chatham) Rev. John Pirt (London) Otilia Santin (London) Gary Minall (London) Peter Regier (London) Dave Savel (London) Tom Mulligan (London) Sam Romano (Windsor) Carrie Thornton (London) Maria Muscedere (Sarnia) Otilia Santin (London) Rev. Robert Rocheleau (Essex) Dave Savel (London) Building Commission Otilia Santin (London) Rev. John Sharp (London) Dave Savel (Chair) (London) Rev. Gilbert Simard (Ingersoll) Egidio Sovran (Maidstone) Phil Arnsby (London) John Baxter (Windsor) Investment Committee Joe Liebregts (St. Thomas) John Craven (Chair) (London) Rev. Michael Béchard (London) Kevin Doyle (Chatham) Rev. Terrence McNamara (London) Barry Hogan (Sarnia) Gary Minall (London) John Mockler (London)

Pentecost 2000 funds: long-term real (i.e. net of inflation) rate of return. How are they doing? Diocesan Centre Financial Results (excludes sexual abuse) The financial “meltdown” of The diocese held a major 2008 resulted in substantial $9,000,000 fund raising campaign in “paper losses”. In 2008 our Revenues 1989-94, called Pentecost Investment market meltdown in 2008 Revenues gross return on investment $8,000,000 caused large drop in revenue as endowment funds lost 19.3%. In 2009 2000. Its purpose was to Costs was a loss of 19.3%. and 2010 the investment markets establish endowment funds Thankfully we had a good rebounded, boosting revenue and for the seminary, cathedral, $7,000,000 recovering nearly all the 2008 losses. rebound in 2009, earning and diocesan programs. The 19.4% and 2010, earning Costs parishioners of our diocese $6,000,000 Costs 11.7%. Unfortunately, we Costs Revenues responded very generously to had a 1.3% loss in 2011. Our to this campaign. $5,000,000 5-year and 10-year annualized The funds have been prudently returns were 2.0% and 5.6%, invested according to respectively. $4,000,000 investment policies and goals At the end of 2011 our established by our Investment $3,000,000 endowment funds were Committee with the assistance Revenues invested in a diversified of our investment advisors. $2,000,000 portfolio as follows: In accordance with a policy established by our Finance Canadian equity - 31.7% $1,000,000 Committee, 4.25% is paid out Non-Canadian equity - 19.9% annually to fund the seminary, Fixed income - 43.6% $0 cathedral, and diocesan Futures - 4.8% 2008 2009 2010 2011 programs. The 4.25% payout policy was developed to The original endowment preserve the purchasing power balance from the campaign (inflation protection) of the was $15.3 million. endowment funds and prevent The figure below shows, at Non-­‐Parish Cemeteries Financial Results wild swings in the amount December 31, the Pentecost $14,000,000 paid out. Whether we earn 2000 balances held in trust by 12% or lose 2%, we still pay the diocese. out 4.25%. The excess income $12,000,000 Revenues (above 4.25%) was reinvested in the endowment funds to provide for increasing payout $10,000,000 Revenues Costs amounts in the years to come Revenues Revenues to keep pace with inflation. In Costs Costs Costs 2010 the pay out rate policy $8,000,000 was reduced to 4.25% from the previous rate of 4.75%, to better reflect the expected $6,000,000

Pentecost 2000 Funds 2010 2011 $4,000,000

St. Peter’s Seminary $13.2 Million $12.3 Million $2,000,000 Diocesan Programs $5.0 Million $4.7 Million

St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica $1.7 Million $1.6 Million $0 2008 2009 2010 2011 10Total $19.9 Million $18.6 Million 2011 Parish and Catholic Community Financial Results Parish/Catholic Community Finance Chair(s) Revenues Costs Surplus Parish/Catholic Community Finance Chair(s) Revenues Costs Surplus (sorted by city) (Deficit) (sorted by city) (Deficit)

St. John the Baptist, Amherstburg Betty Federico 617,491 610,928 6,563 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel Jim O’Toole 126,695 110,563 16,132 Our Lady of Sorrows, Aylmer Rob De Leebeeck 206,553 202,814 3,739 Immaculate Conception, Pain Court Linda Lachapelle 232,967 230,352 2,615 Sts. Simon and Jude, Belle River Mary Jo Battaglia 647,756 664,610 (16,854) Sacred Heart Parish, Parkhill Kathy Hendrikx 110,405 97,767 12,638 St. Mary, Blenheim Annie Timmermans 269,347 270,438 (1,091) Star of the Sea, Pelee Island Robert Ross 6,457 4,431 2,026 St. Michael, Brights Grove Greg Hogan 280,236 310,590 (30,354) St. Philip, Petrolia Tim Fugard 258,957 243,526 15,431 St Ambrose, Brussels Lori Pipe 60,495 47,405 13,090 St Cecilia, Port Dover Linda Knapp 120,944 119,696 1,248 Blessed Sacrament, Chatham Dan Blonde 550,808 516,211 34,597 St. Michael Parish, Ridgetown Annie Timmermans 198,673 210,395 (11,722) Our Lady of Victory, Chatham Jan Rekas 86,845 100,783 (13,938) St. Joseph, River Canard Ken Hutnik & Erin King 500,943 463,147 37,796 St. Agnes, Chatham Chris Foster 318,987 295,464 23,523 Our Lady of Mercy, Sarnia Rob Kardas 419,965 365,524 54,441 St. Joseph, Chatham Rodger Luxton 380,559 377,938 2,621 Parioisse St-Thomas D’Aquin, Sarnia Maurice Coulombe 166,469 173,915 (7,446) St. Ursula, Chatham Rodger Luxton 306,663 301,860 4,803 Queen of Peace, Sarnia unknown 124,372 136,617 (12,245) Visitation, Comber Larry Gagnon 438,050 420,458 17,592 Sacred Heart, Sarnia Greg Hogan 490,984 503,684 (12,700) St. Joseph, Corunna Rod Fraser 217,849 205,466 12,383 St. Benedict, Sarnia Rob Kardas 418,360 382,190 36,170 St Ladislaus, Courtland Eugen Bauer & Mary Szucsko 55,854 54,196 1,658 St James, Seaforth Lin Steffler 179,614 160,572 19,042 Sacred Heart, Delaware Ted Sinclair 181,851 180,560 1,291 St Mary,Simcoe Edward Gascoigne 315,058 270,589 44,469 Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, Delhi Ken Loncke 337,697 331,261 6,436 St Peter, St. Joseph Dave Durand 127,653 110,712 16,941 St Casimir, Delhi Vacant 11,062 10,890 172 Holy Name of Mary, St. Mary’s Christina Kerekes 218,804 224,916 (6,112) St Patrick, Dublin Joe Looby 138,638 129,104 9,534 Holy Angels, St. Thomas Dennis Collins 398,683 396,710 1,973 Holy Name of Jesus, Essex Terry Crawley 549,269 478,014 71,255 St. Anne, St. Thomas Ray Xuereb 592,784 572,017 20,767 Precious Blood, Exeter Jim O’Toole 93,082 105,018 (11,936) Immaculate Conception, Stratford Larry McCabe 223,533 232,414 (8,881) St. Christopher, Forest Jeannette Tidball 159,332 164,546 (5,214) St Joseph, Stratford Michael Dack 676,876 641,386 35,490 St. Charles Garnier, Glencoe John Kavelaars 98,418 86,869 11,549 & Mary Kay Lobsinger St Peter, Goderich Brenda Teichert 455,927 423,449 32,478 All Saints, Strathroy Joe Czernai 471,661 471,280 381 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Grand Bend Linus Kuntz 120,754 119,772 982 St. Anne,Tecumseh Josephine Scarfone 772,188 825,491 (53,303) St. Anthony of Padua, Harrow Vacant 181,583 174,836 6,747 North American Martyrs, Thamesville TBD 182,373 143,081 39,292 Sacred Heart, Ingersoll Daniela Desylva 309,837 257,696 52,141 St. Francis Xavier, Tilbury Greg Belanger 331,614 321,677 9,937 St. John de Brebeuf & Bill Orawski 217,116 179,041 38,075 St. Peter Parish, Tilbury Gary Verslycken 108,789 80,628 28,161 Companions, Kingsville St Mary, Tillsonburg Teena Stetler-Mendonca 394,901 432,652 (37,751) St Patrick, Kinkora John McDonnell 125,520 164,105 (38,585) Holy Redeemer Cluster, Mike Bechard, 692,445 632,823 59,622 Wallaceburg/ Port Lambton Michael Cavanagh Good Shepherd, Lakeshore Dennis Drew 824,904 763,603 61,301 & Noel Edirisinghe Sacred Heart, Langton Don Chechak 252,095 256,977 (4,882) St Bernard of Clairvaux, Waterford Ken Loncke 146,858 131,777 15,081 Sacred Heart, LaSalle James LeBlanc 529,875 499,153 30,722 Our Lady Help of Christians, Watford Nancy Kremer 156,420 159,550 (3,130) St. Paul, LaSalle John Hodgins 231,510 194,086 37,424 St. Mary, West Lorne August Sacher 174,888 161,798 13,090 St. Michael, Leamington Joe O’Neill Sr. 697,096 745,180 (48,084) Assumption, Windsor Ron Reddam 773,468 962,853 (189,385) St. Joseph, Listowel Vacant 134,099 123,895 10,204 Blessed Sacrament, Windsor Sandra Morgan 114,313 131,300 (16,987) Christ the King University, London unknown 128,490 Corpus Christi, Windsor Matthew St. Louis 682,212 655,764 26,448 Holy Cross, London Manuel Ventura 324,106 257,399 66,707 Holy Trinity, Windsor Tony Blak & Adam Pawlowicz 347,394 327,758 19,636 Holy Family, London Matt Duffy 1,250,024 1,185,418 64,606 Immaculate Heart, Windsor Anna Mancini 214,256 225,858 (11,602) Mary Immaculate, London Mike Pietraszko 483,273 501,763 (18,490) Most Precious Blood, Windsor Georgette Lefaive 496,576 526,794 (30,218) Our Lady of Czestochowa, London Barbara Gutowska 550,836 502,665 48,171 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Windsor Kerry Brode 420,959 498,907 (77,948) Our Lady of Holy Rosary Tu Nguyen 6,867 4,883 1,984 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Windsor Joseph Bezaire 710,714 630,536 80,178 Vietnamese, London Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Windsor Dana Taylor 408,289 363,178 45,111 Our Lady of Siluva Lithuanian, London Ruta Juodis & Romas Mitalas 19,655 19,944 (289) Our Lady of the Atonement, Windsor Dan Dumouchelle 497,911 411,555 86,356 St. Andrew Kim Korean, London Joseph Chung 208,619 149,863 58,756 Paroisse St-Jerome, Windsor Euclide Belanger 236,977 238,203 (1,226) St. Andrew the Apostle, London John Littleton 232,410 213,853 18,557 San Juan Diego of Guadalupe Lourdes Ramirez 9,994 15,434 (5,440) St. Francis of Assisi Hispanic, London Benicio Angel 178,177 149,086 29,091 Hispanic, Windsor St. George, London Bill Strybosch 785,321 707,622 77,699 St. Alphonsus, Windsor Michael Ricketts 260,658 291,857 (31,199) St. John the Divine, London John Gunn 448,047 417,082 30,965 St. Angela Merici, Windsor Emanuele Calamita 691,086 715,992 (24,906) St. Josephine Bakhita unknown 1,897 1,844 53 St. Anthony of Padua, Windsor Darryl Quimby 44,283 36,627 7,656 African-Caribbean, London St. Daniel Comboni African, Windsor unknown 10,423 3,782 6,641 St. Justin’s, London Joe Martinelli 625,743 593,023 32,720 St. Francis of Assisi, Windsor John Ulukovich 802,453 633,996 168,457 St. Leopold Mandic, London Milan Jurkovic 165,332 165,241 91 St. John Vianney, Windsor Gerry Drouillard 505,116 517,440 (12,324) St. Martin of Tours, London John Jevnikar 288,844 297,799 (8,955) St. Michael, Windsor Frank Reidl 58,240 60,407 (2,167) St. Mary, London Mike Pepe 471,700 436,242 35,458 St. Philippe & St. Anne unknown 121,119 87,376 33,743 St. Michael, London Michael Flynn 872,320 913,211 (40,891) Vietnamese, Windsor St. Patrick, London Paul Samuel 417,859 416,946 913 St. Theresa, Windsor Dorothy Denomme 239,946 248,824 (8,878) St. Peter Cathedral Basilica, London Chris Halls & James Vollmer 1,124,097 1,103,931 20,166 St. Vincent De Paul, Windsor Joe McTaggart 166,034 153,286 12,748 St. Stephen of Hungary, London Laszlo Szabo 38,006 45,702 (7,696) Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Windsor Marion Kulka 112,344 109,537 2,807 Ste. Marguerite D’Youville, London Rosella Cox 37,125 45,167 (8,042) Sacred Heart, Wingham Barbara Vonder Gonna 121,154 100,688 20,466 St. Patrick, Lucan Michael Arts 249,926 233,574 16,352 St John the Evangelist, Woodslee Gerald Tracy/Gerry Fraser 208,439 135,859 72,580 St. Mary, Maidstone Gerry Fraser & Tim Hebert 227,247 174,679 52,568 Holy Cross, Woodstock Mitch Jaszczur 88,836 89,303 (467) St. Clement, McGregor Pat Coughlin 192,550 176,511 16,039 Holy Trinity, Woodstock Ted Thorn 623,340 547,741 75,599 St. Patrick, Merlin Bob Gevaert 156,646 110,285 46,361 St Boniface, Zurich Ted Soudant 132,163 130,674 1,489 St Vincent de Paul, Mitchell Chad Verberne 102,108 101,603 505 11 Pre-plan together, today

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