Northern Catholic DIOCESE OF P R I N C E News

VOLUME XXV, NO.3 GEORGE SUMMER 2016

DYC 2016: The Ascent

By: Eunice Hii PRINCE GEORGE - Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati said, “The higher we go, the better we shall hear the voice of Christ.” This year the theme of the Diocesan Youth Conference was, “The Ascent”. Over 150 youth and volunteers gathered at the Diocesan Centre from April 29th to INSIDE THIS May 1st for a weekend of worship, ISSUE: sacraments, talks, games and climbing. CWL pg. 4 Five team members of Facetoface Ministries came from Saskatchewan as pg. 8 D & P keynote speakers and worship leaders. Participants in DYC 2016 pose for a Japan pg. 10 The 2016 emcees, Alyssa Dugdale and group photo outside the Pastoral Centre. Deirdre O’Callaghan, kicked off the Diocesan pgs. 12 & 13 weekend decked out in hiking and from across our Diocese. What a blessed Finances mountaineering gear. weekend! Special shout out to Adelaide Quickfall, Principal pg. 14 As the Catechism of the Catholic Deirdre O’Callaghan, Alyssa Dugdale, retires Church states, it is the Eucharist that is the “source and summit of the Hannah Connelly, Angelo Sabbadin and Sharlene Irving and her food team Christian life.” With this in mind, we began to make ‘The Ascent’ up to the for playing integral roles and investing summit. much time into this year’s DYC. Many young people shared that Thanks to our tremendously generous volunteer team and to all of our prayer they most powerfully encountered st Jesus through the sacrament of reconciliation, warriors, the 21 Annual Diocesan adoration and the uplifting evening spent at a Youth Conference was a success! campfire coffeehouse featuring young artists PHOTOS BY: Eunice Hii

Year of Mercy Members of Facetoface Ministries lead A miniature climbing wall was a big hit. worship during DYC 2016. P A G E 2

Haida Gwaii- “Join the priesthood and see the world!” Northern Catholic News By: Rev. Terry Brock watch over the RV and keep it warm and Published by the PRINCE RUPERT – People come from mold free! Diocese of Prince George all over the world to experience the beauty From their place I drive to Port Clement and serenity of Haida Gwaii; I get to go where I celebrate Mass in the home of 6500 Southridge Ave there every month. Florida and David Froese. After lunch I Prince George, BC As vocation director for the Diocese of make my way to Queen Charlotte City and V2N 5P9 Prince George, I park the RV on the property of Dan and Phone: 250-964-4424 can’t resist the Ruth Kendall. Fax: 250-964-2101 following plug: In Queen “Join the priesthood Charlotte City I Email: [email protected] and see the world!” celebrate Mass in Editor: On Easter Monday what was once the Mary-Anne Lewis Jamin I traveled to Haida United Church but Layout: Martha Primus Gwaii for my is now the Legion monthly visit to Our Hall. After Mass I Lady of the Islands bunk down for the Mission. While on night and in the the Islands I visit the morning I drive faithful in Masset, the Tacoma Port Clement, Queen without the RV Charlotte City and onto the ferry to Sandspit, the Father Terry Brock is pictured with parishioners in Masset top Sandspit. communities that Haidi Gwaii below Mass is at 10 a.m. and I have The Northern Catholic make up the mission. time to visit News is issued four Each visit to before the times a year. Haida Gwaii ferry crossing Editions are available begins with a at 12:35. I online at 50-minute flight then drive to www.pgdiocese.bc.ca. in Island Air’s Masset for the If you would like to five-seat float evening Mass receive a copy by plane to Masset. at someone’s email, please contact Flying is a more home. By this Martha Primus at expensive way time I’ve [email protected]. to get to the covered about Islands, but it is 300 km. less time consuming than the ferry which is The RV is my rectory on wheels. I am an eight hour trip each way. able to prepare light snacks, coffee and best I leave my Tacoma parked at the air base of all, take a nap during the day and of and upon arrival drive to Mary and Alan course a good sleep through the night. It Frick’s house to hook up the RV. They keep gives me privacy and freedom to move about the island.

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and five at Masset. But the local community appreciates seeing a priest in town. I have heard a few comments that encourage me to “keep on keeping on”.

A ferry takes Father Terry to Sandspit, one of the communities comprising Our Lady of the Islands Mission.

I was not able to travel in the month of December or I hope to spend more time there in the summer months and January; December because most had left the island to visit enjoy the majestic beaches. One can walk for miles without family and January because the plane could not leave due to seeing another person, listening all the time to the crashing stormy weather. of waves. PHOTOS BY: Rev. Terry Brock So far I have made six trips there. My pastoral work on the Island is limited for sure but the people there are very grateful that a priest comes to see them. My last trip had the fewest attendees at Mass: two in Port Clements; four at both Queen Charlotte City and Sandspit

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Knights of Columbus Serving Church and Community in Prince George Come and Join us — New Members Welcome P A G E 4 CWL member receives her 60-year pin. By: Rachel Cote & Dianne Gowe In the early days in Terrace, bake sales were held to raise TERRACE – Jean Maroney has funds for the Council. Most been a member of the Catholic women at that time still had Women’s League of Canada since breadmaking skills so a good 1955. She joined the League in money-maker was homemade Kitimat but within six months, the bread. The CWL did lots of family moved to Terrace. catering for New Years dances, The Council there was just weddings and RCMP balls in getting started and did not yet have those early days. many members. As the Terrace Great friendships were started Council became firmly established during these times as members and throughout the past 60 years, exchanged ideas and anecdotes Jean has been an active member. At about their lives and their various times she held the executive Rachel Cote, President of the Sacred Heart Parish CWL, growing children. presents Jean Maroney with her 60-year pin. positions as Council president, treasurer PHOTO BY: Mary Haigh Congratulations Jean for your and Christian family life convenor. faithful service as a member of the In April the CWL presented her with her 60-year pin. Catholic Women’s League in Terrace.

League gathers with joined hearts By: Maureen Sander Business meetings, workshops, spiritual programs and FORT ST. JOHN – United in faith, 90 Catholic Women’s socials were all part of the gathering. The opening Mass, League members and guests gathered for their 60th Annual concelebrated by Fathers Venerando Sabacan, Andy Takach Prince George Diocesan Convention at the Immaculata and Alvin Matias, began with a procession through the Holy Centre, April 15-17, 2016. The theme of the convention was Door of Mercy. “With Joined Hearts”. At one of the workshops, lawyer Laura Tesar presented information on Power of Attorney, representation agreements and wills. In her presentation, Diocesan CWL Spiritual Advisor, Sr. Connie Harkin, SSND, led the gathering in a reflection on the Year of Mercy. Following the closing Mass, Bishop Stephen Jesnsen presented Irene MacLean, a charter member from Fort St. John, with a 70-year pin. The Bishop was also guest speaker at the banquet and there he thanked the CWL for all their work, especially in the area of palliative care education. The following Diocesan officers and chairpersons were PHOTO: Irene MacLean, seated, received her 70-year CWL pin at reaffirmed at the convention: Carmen Foucher, President; the 60th Annual Diocesan CWL Convention from Bishop Stephen Jensen. Also pictured are Pat Forester, Carmen Foucher and Father Gemma Gillis, President-elect; Susan Steiner, Secretary; Vener Sabacan. PHOTO BY: Maureen Sander Sylvia Fowler, Treasurer; Sr. Connie Harken, SSND, Spiritual Advisor; Laura Esposito, Past President; Barbara The Diocese is approximately 345,600 square kilometres Marwood, Spiritual Development; Georgina Hoffarth, and League members showed their dedication by traveling Christian Family Life; Kathy Labonte, Health and from all corners to participate in this community located Education; Adina Raine, Community Life; Maureen near the north-east boundary of our territory. Sunders, Communications; Sylvia DeSousa, Resolutions; Amabile DalMonte, Legislation. NORTHERN CATHOLIC NE WS VOLUME XXV, NO.3 P A G E 5

Gratitude and joy shared on 9th anniversary of priesthood

It is my joy to witness couples ex- change their solemn vows in the Sacra- ment of Marriage. It inspires me to be faithful and sincere in my vocation. It is also my joy to see children born from those marriages. It is my joy to encourage and invite oth- ers to consider a vocation to the priest- hood. I can only inspire them by being honest; yes, there are many joys in the life of a priest but there are also sor- rows. It is my joy to be with brother priests and share our experiences in ministry. It is my joy to visit and anoint the sick, to let them know God is with them and Father Rectorino Tolentino, Vicar General, is in the front row, far right, in this to encourage them to share their suffer- photo of Bishop Stephen Jensen, centre, and priests serving in the Diocese in front ing with our Lord’s suffering on the of the Door of Mercy at Sacred Heart Cathedral prior to the Chrism Mass, March 14, 2016. cross. PHOTO BY: Jeffrey Lunday Sad as it can be, it is also my joy to journey with grieving people as they By: Very Rev. Rectorino Tolentino, Jr. bury their loved ones. It teaches me that life here on earth JASPER – Today, (May 18, 2016) my heart is full of has an end, but there is life beyond as promised by our gratitude to our Lord for the gift of ordination to the priest- Lord. It is my joy to assure people of God’s promise. hood and with the joy of being a priest for nine years. It is my joy to submit myself in obedience to the requests It is my joy to baptize children, to help them and their of my bishop. It is my joy to be entrusted with responsibili- families to become good Christians. It is a real joy to wel- ties in the church. This teaches me humility and I believe, come families to the Church. It means faith is alive and we over the years, I will acquire wisdom. are growing. Journeying with God’s people truly brings joy to how I It is my joy to teach children that in Confirmation we are live my priesthood. I am deeply grateful to our Lord for called to be more like Christ, to be more perfect members family, friends and companions he constantly sends to sup- of his Church and, strengthened by the Holy Spirit, to love port, challenge and inspire me. and serve others. It is my joy to see people responding to It is my joy to eat, drink and talk with people. Travelling that call. is part of my priesthood. It is my joy to meet strangers It is my joy to celebrate the Eucharist daily. It is a real along the way and eventually they become my friends. It is gift to be able to share God’s Word and to be an instrument my joy to travel and see the beauty of creation. whereby bread and wine are transformed into the Body and There are many joys in the life of a priest. Priesthood is Blood of Christ. This is indeed a great gift, a privilege. beautiful. In the words Pope Francis shared with priests: It is my joy to see the church filled with people. “There is nothing more beautiful for a man than to be It is my joy to listen to humble confessions. It teaches me called to the priesthood, called to follow Jesus, to be with to also be humble, to realize we are all in need of God’s him, to bring Jesus to others, to bring them his Word and mercy and to constantly communicate that God is merciful. his forgiveness.” It is my joy to see that there are lineups for the Please pray for me as I offer myself continually in the ser- confessional. vice of God’s Kingdom in the Diocese of Prince George. Thank you. P A G E 6 Young people discern their vocation Two regional gatherings designed to help young people discern God’s call Vocation discernment North for their lives were held in April, one before and one after World Day of Prayer for Vocations celebrated on Good Shepherd Sunday. Each year a vocation discernment weekend is held at Camp Morice. The regional gatherings allow young people unable to participate in the weekend event another opportunity to explore their vocation. Both the weekend and discernment evenings are part of the Diocese of Prince George efforts to foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life On April 15th eight high school students met with Father Terry Brock in Terrace. In the north, 16 young people from Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge nd met in Fort St. John on April 22 . Vocation discernment West

Encountering mercy in the mountains By: Eunice Hii encounter Jesus in the beauty of the slopes and in the SMITHERS – A weekend in March saw 25 young great fellowship of students and other young adults adults gathered by the beautiful slopes of the Hudson from our community. Everyone was grateful to Father Bay Mountain for skiing, fellowship and quality prayer Pier Pandolfo and the parishioners of St. Joseph’s time. Parish for so warmly hosting us at their parish. This year the theme for the gathering was Ski Merciful and it focused on how we, as young adults, can encounter the merciful love of the Father. Megan Tur- land, a missionary with Catholic Chris- tian Outreach, flew from Toronto to share her insights on the topic. She talked about the incredible joy that awaits us when we encounter mercy and then bestow it upon others. Father Jack Michalchuk spoke about the blocks to encountering mercy, focusing especially on holding resent- ments and how to overcome these. Those participating in the weekend Participants in the young adults ski retreat in Smithers were able to pose for a picture on their way to the slopes. VOLUME XXV, NO.3 P A G E 7 Students love the wheels on the #15 bus By: Nuala Power PRINCE GEORGE – Panther Pride was evident at the annual Prince George Community Speech Arts and Drama Festival with students from Sacred Heart School entered in a number of classes. The school has a long tradition of participating in the annual event and this year was no exception. Several grades performed in the Choral Speech class while others presented pieces in the Choric Drama category. The Grade 6/7 students, under the direction of Ms. Colleen Ruddy, love to participate in the Shakespeare Group class. Their adjudicator at the festival, Grant Patterson of Mount Royal University in Calgary, founded and directs the Mount Royal Conservatory Young Shakespeare Company.

Grade 2 students Kobe Kidd and Charlotte Maunder present The Book With No Pictures. PHOTO BY: Chris Murphy The Kindergarten students were awarded a medal for their rendition of the Choric Drama piece “The King’s Breakfast” by A.A. Milne. Ms. Becker’s Grade 3, Ms. Cartmell’s Grade 1 and Mr. Horianopoulos’ Grade 2 students all received Honors for their performances. Well done to the Panthers! The wheels on the (#15) bus will certainly be going round and round again next year!

There was a novel solution to transportation to the Festival at UNBC this year when the school decided to take advantage of the PG Transit “Free Fares for Class Trips” program. This initiative is designed to provide a public bus experience for students, reduce buses on the streets and lower emissions and pollution in the city. The primary students gave their experience on the #15 bus a big “thumbs up”. They liked the seats facing several ways and the holding loops for standees. But most of all, they loved the idea of pulling the chord to indicate where they wanted to get off; a novelty that soon had to be curtailed. After all that excitement, performance was no problem. Ms. Johnston’s Grade 4/5 students were awarded the Choral Speaking trophy for their performance of “50 Below Zero” by Robert Munsch. This was presented at the Festival Honors Concert on Sacred Heart School Kindergarten class presents The King’s Breakfast. the 13th of May. PHOTO BY: Chris Murphy

NORTHERN CATHOLIC NE WS P A G E 8 Quilt celebrates 50 years of solidarity

By: Dick Mynen growing areas, PRINCE GEORGE – coastal At the beginning of mountains, April Bishop Stephen islands, fishing Jensen was presented and forestry are with a unique panel symbolized section of the within the map. Solidarity Quilt being Created by assembled to mark the Dorothy Mynen, 50th Anniversary of the panel was Development and presented to Peace. Bishop Jenson at In 1967 the Canadian Diocesan Council Members of Development and Peace are pictured with Father Sacred Heart Melvin Pinto, OCD, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral (right of quilt), and Bishop Conference of Catholic Stephen Jensen. They are, from left, Chidinma Obijuru, Dick Mynen, Kate Schenk, Cathedral by Bishops created the Dorothy Mynen, Joe Haddock, Janice Haddock and Catherine Nolin. Catherine Nolin, Canadian Catholic Diocesan Council Organization for Development and The buttons that identify each Chair of Development and Peace, Peace. The finished quilt celebrates community also symbolize and other local members. 50 years of solidarity and will be connection with First Nations people, Just as Development and Peace comprised of panels from each especially those on the northwest continues to serve and support our diocese across Canada. coast and Prince Rupert where the brothers and sisters overseas, the The quilt panel presented to Prince George Diocese has long been Bishop Jensen is rich in symbolism one of service to those in remote and as it pays homage to the journey less populous centers throughout the which the Prince George Diocese has region, often by those who also been on while it continues to themselves travelled to the Diocese serve in some of the most remote from afar. locations of the province. During this 50th year, the Diocese Visually the panel shows the size remains in solidarity with and diversity of our Diocese which Development and Peace as an borders the Pacific Ocean, Alaska, extension of the Canadian Catholic Alberta and just south of the border Church working overseas. between Northern BC and the The quilt panel was the fifth panel Yukon. completed thus far in Western The dark black lines represent the Canada. It joins others from the highways that crisscross our region Diocese began and was home to the Archdiocese of Vancouver and the and symbolize a journey. The little Bishop until 1957 when the seat of Dioceses of Victoria, Nelson and black lines are a representation of all the Diocese moved to Prince George. Kamloops. From here the panels the other roads that lead to smaller The quilt panel also features some continue their pilgrimage, traveling communities and missions which of the local wildlife and farming further north to the Diocese of remain a vital part of this large animals seen in the region on a Whitehorse before moving to diocese. regular basis. Mountain ranges, Yellowknife and into Alberta. grasslands, ranching and grain VOLUME XXV, NO.3 P A G E 9

Sacraments of Initiation at Easter

Godparent Elaine Hauck with Thomas Bohmer who Pictured here with their pastor, Father Jack Michalchuk is anointed by Father Chris Lynch at the Easter Vigil (centre), are neophytes who celebrated the sacraments of celebration at Immaculate Conception Parish in initiation at Easter at Christ Our Savior Parish: Sarah Dalgleish, Prince George. Alison Jones, Kenzie Lamothe and Roman Resendes.

Knights recognize widows

In Kitimat over 100 Knights and their families turned out for a dinner recognizing the widows of deceased members. Grand Knight Frank Mauro is pictured here with the women who attended. PHOTO BY: Max Patzelt P A G E 10

Students travel to Japan KITIMAT – Three students from St. Anthony’s School traveled with their parents and Grade 4/5 teacher, Christo- pher Reilly, to Japan during Spring Break, March 22nd to April 1st. Mr. Reilly is originally from Kitimat and as a child at- tended St. Anthony’s School from Grades 1 to 7. After living in Japan he returned to his home town to teach the Grade 4/5 class in his former school and to pass on his en- thusiasm for Japan. For the past three years, students at the school participat- ed in a Japan Club where they learned about Japanese cul- ture and studied the language. From that group, Olivia Feldhoff (Grade 7), Keenan Viveiros (Grade 8) and Nina Gibaldi (Grade 9) were able to participate in the trip to the country they had learned so much about. The places the group visited while in Japan included his- St. Anthony’s School students and their parents at Odawara torical temples and shrines along with a Catholic Church, a Catholic Church with Father Wano Nobuhiko and local castle and Hiroshima. parishioners Yuki and her daughter, far right, who they met at the Easter Vigil: Christopher Reilly, front row centre, and, from left to right, Keenan and Oriana Viveiros, Bev, Nina and Tom Gibaldi and Marcus and Olivia Feldhoff.

In Kyoto the group visited the Golden Temple. It was founded in 1397 and is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Two UNESCO Wold Heritage Sites were part of the travel itinerary: the 17th century Himeji Castle and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The Hiroshi- ma ruins stand as a memorial to the people who were killed by Keenan Viveiros, Nina Gibaldi and Olivia Feldoff the atomic bomb. “Visiting the park and museum made us re- across the water from the Golden Temple. alize how horrifying war really is.” The group also visited the Miyajima Shinto Shrine where they were While in Japan they were able to find Odawara Catholic required to Church in time to celebrate the Easter Vigil with the local wash their community. hands before Of their search for the parish, Mr. Reilly said he realized entering. how much we take for granted the accessibility of our church- They were es in Canada. “It took us about an hour to get to this church lucky enough and when we asked for directions people had no idea what we to see a Shin- were talking about.” to wedding at Asakausa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, was an- the shrine other stop. Construction of this site began in 628 and was which is 30 completed in 645. “Since this is the Year of Mercy,” Mr. Reil- minutes by ly said, “we found this particular place very interesting be- boat from cause it is dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy.” Miyajima Shrine Hiroshima. VOLUME XXV, NO.3 P A G E 11

Knights support Japan trip

On March 6th the Knights held their delicious pancake, sausage and egg breakfast at Christ the King Parish with all profits going towards the trip. The breakfast raised $650. It all began three years ago when Mr. Reilly, a teacher at St. Anthony’s School, started a Japanese club. He lived in Japan for several years before moving back to Kitimat and wanted to share his experience with students at the school. The club met on Thursdays after school and sometimes during lunch hour to learn about the language, art, food and culture of Japan. Some students began planting the seed of possibly travelling to the country they were learning about. St. Anthony School students work together with Knights to help raise funds for their trip. From left to right: Steve Christiansen, Grand Knight Frank The idea took hold and a few of the club Mauro, Bert DaCosta, Markus Feldoff, Giovanni Gibaldi, John Tymchyshyn, members and some of their parents travelled Arthur Silva, Tom Gibaldi, Nina Gibaldi, Olivia Feldhoff, Joey Herrin and to Japan at the end of March. They visited six Manuel DeSousa. PHOTO BY: Max Patzelt cities, traveling by bus and train, and were able to attend Easter Sunday Mass at the By: Max Patzelt Cathedral in Tokyo. KITIMAT – Students’ dream of going to Japan was helped along by Knights of Columbus Council #5148 fund raising efforts. The Knights were happy they could help this amazing trip become a reality.

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NORTHERN CATHOLIC NE WS P A G E 12 Building Together in Faith: Annual Diocesan Appeal Update

Diocese of Prince George Annual Diocesan Appeal 2015-16 The 2015-16 Annual Diocesan Appeal will continue until the end of August 2016. As of the 1st of June, $370,653 has Donations Received as of January 27, 2016 $ 313,974.00 been pledged. Overall, 92.7 percent of $400,000 Diocesan Rebates $ 1,315.00 Goal has been met. Available for Allocation $ 312,659.00 Five parishes have met and exceeded their goal: Distributed to date Annunciation Parish, Prince Rupert; Christ Our Savior Evangelization and Catechesis Parish, Prince George; St. Andrew’s Parish, Fraser Lake; St. Catechetics 3,127.00 Joseph’s Parish, Smithers and St. Patrick’s Parish, McBride. Faith Formation Programs 78,165.00 Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to achieve Pro-Life 5,862.00 parish goals, and to all who support the Diocese in giving to TOTAL $ 87,154.00 the Appeal. Outreach, Healing and Reconciliaton We continue to encourage parishioners to support the Annual Diocesan Appeal in every possible way. Keep in Shepherd's Corner, Prince George 3,908.00 mind that we are 7.3 percent away from meeting the First Nations Retreat, Diocesan Renewal Center 1,563.00 Diocesan Goal. Returning to Spirit, Diocesan Renewal Center 12,116.00 Rose Prince Pilgrimage, Fraser Lake The first disbursement of funds was in January (please see allocation report). When the Diocesan Goal is met, the Event Expenses 7,816.00 remainder of the funds will be disbursed according to the Facility Improvements 7,816.00 2015-16 Appeal Allocations. Parishes are reminded that, as TOTAL $ 33,219.00 has been the case for each Appeal year, 100 percent of the Youth and Young Adult Ministries amount raised above their goal will be returned to the parish to use for parish projects. Camp Morice, Fort St. James 19,541.00 Camp Emile, Moberly Lake 19,541.00 Also, thank you to those who completed the Appeal Survey which concluded Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Your Youth and Young Adult Office, Events & Programs 31,266.00 responses and suggestions will be given due consideration TOTAL $ 70,348.00 by the Appeal Committee. The implementation of any Catholic Independent Schools changes resulting from the survey will be communicated Annunciation School, Prince Rupert 7,520.00 before the 2016-17 Annual Diocesan Appeal kick-off. Imm. Conception School, Prince George 6,657.00 Notre Dame School, Dawson Creek 7,413.00 Sacred Heart School, Prince George 4,476.00 St. Anthony's School, Kitimat 5,459.00 St. Joseph's School, Prince George 6,373.00 St. Mary's School, Prince George 5,937.00 Veritas School, Terrace 7,753.00 TOTAL $ 51,588.00

Seminarians and Priests' Ongoing Formation

Vocations 14,851.00 Priests Retirement 9,380.00 TOTAL $ 24,231.00 Home Missions Our Lady of Snows, Fort St. James St. Cecilia Mission 3,908.00 Portage Mission 1,563.00 St. Mary's Parish, New Hazelton 10,943.00 Holy Rosary Mission, Moricetown 2,345.00 St. Felix Parish, Stewart 4,690.00 St. Anthony's Parish, Houston 4,690.00 St. Patrick's Parish, McBride 9,380.00 Franciscan Brothers, Fraser Lake 4,690.00 Our Lady of the Islands Mission, Haida Gwaii 3,908.00 NORTHERN CATHOLIC NE WS TOTAL $ 46,117.00 VOLUME XXV, NO.3 P A G E 13

Diocese of Prince George Statement of Operations Year ended June 30, 2015 2015 DIOCESAN OPERATIONS Income Cathedraticum $ 321,264 Assessments from parishes Donations 11,577 Catholic Missions in Canada, religious communities, charitable organizations, individuals and businesses Donations - Diocesan Annual Appeal 141,624 Faith formation and youth Investment Income 672,209 Lease of diocesan properties, investments, and the sale of resources Total Revenue 1,146,674 Expenses Direct Support 111,454 Renewal Centre, Domano Sisters and donations Diocesan Services 1,036,257 Pastoral Centre and maintenance of diocesan properties Total Expenses 1,147,711 Total Diocesan Operations (1,037)

CAPITAL ASSETS Sales - Expenses Property Taxes 225,742 Land Development Costs 19,857 Amortization 47,280 Total Expenses 292,879 Total Capital Assets (292,879)

Total Diocesan Operations and Capital Assets $ (293,916)

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Diocesan Special Collections A total of $121,600 was collected in parishes for the needs stated below. Many parishes and individuals also donated directly to Development and Peace for designated relief efforts. The generous people of our diocese continue to provide this much needed support. Amount Name Use of Funds Collected Needs of the Church in Canada 15,616 Needs of the Canadian Church Catholic Missions in Canada 10,895 Missionary efforts in Canada Development & Peace Projects in developing countries and education 20,807 (Share Lent Collection) in Canadian parishes Development & Peace – Special 26,490 Designated relief efforts World Missions 12,259 World-wide mission efforts Needs of the Church in Holy Land 24,090 Maintenance of sites of the Holy Land The Pope’s Pastoral Works 11,443 Charitable works of the Holy Father P A G E 14 Principal retires for second time By: Jackie Lieuwen sustain the school. Crawley said that when they added pre-K, Kin- Reprinted with permission: Terrace Standard dergarten enrolment jumped from 17 to 30. TERRACE - A 40-year Terrace educator is retiring for a second Since Crawley has been at Veritas, the school has also added time after being drawn back from his first retirement to become several applied skills (food, sewing, construction and drama), principal of Veritas Catholic School. shifted and developed sports programs and upgraded technology. “People say that when you retire you quit working and then do Looking back over his years as an educator, Crawley said “I the kinds of things you enjoy doing,” said retiring principal Dave have just been blessed. I’m near the end of my 40th year and I’m Crawley. “The problem I had was that I was already doing the still waiting for my first boring day,” he joked. While some days things I enjoy doing.” are less pleasant than others, the job has a lot of exciting and unex- Crawley was born and raised in Prince Rupert and went to the pected challenges that keeps things interesting, he said. University of Victoria where he got a degree in psychology and “You hear from teachers and you hear from kids about the im- one in education. In 1976 he moved pact that you had in their lives which to Terrace to start his career, plan- is enough to know that what you are ning to become a school counsellor. doing is worthwhile and that it had a “I came for a year or two positive impact on some people. That [planning] to get some experience is always something to cherish,” he and then get back down south. But added. the opportunities here were just so With retirement, Crawley plans to try good,” Crawley said. some fishing and do more golfing, He spent his first year as a teacher spend more time with his family and and counsellor at Thornhill Junior grandchildren and travel with his where he worked for eight years. In wife. 1984 he became the elementary “I think I’m still going to keep a hand counsellor for the whole school dis- in education,” he said. “I might do a trict, travelling back and forth be- bit of consulting or something be- Retiring Veritas School principal, Dave Crawley tween schools for a year. with new principal, Tamara Berg. cause this is an exciting time in educa- But Crawley said he preferred to have PHOTO BY: Jackie Lieuwen tion, the new curriculum is coming in, a community to be connected to and things are changing and whenever work within, and he also felt it was time for a change from coun- change happens it is exciting.” selling. “As much as I enjoyed it, there was no down time,” he He adds that he also plans to stay involved in Veritas as they said. continue planning their building expansion. Crawley became the principal at Copper Mountain Elementary Veritas has already hired its new principal, Tamara Berg, who is in 1985, where he stayed for 13 years. The move to principal a teacher at the school and is working with Crawley to ease into proved a good fit and Crawley continued to work in similar posi- her new position. tions for the rest of his career. Berg grew up in Prince George, got a degree in wildlife and fish- He was principal of Skeen Junior when he retired. But while eries biology at UNBC and an education degree at UBC. She got camping during that first summer Crawley got a call from someone her masters at Vancouver Island University and then moved to asking him to consider covering as principal for a few months at Alberta for two years and taught for one year there. Veritas Catholic School while they found someone permanent. She and her husband moved to Terrace in 2008 and she has “I was a little scared of retirement so I said okay,” Crawley said, taught at Veritas, Caledonia and Skeena on and off in the last eight adding that those few months extended to a year and then beyond. years, taking a year off with the birth of each of her three children. “I liked what I was doing and started to appreciate the school and “Veritas is very special to me,” Berg said of becoming the prin- the staff here and some of the differences of public and independ- cipal, adding that her focus will be supporting teachers. ent schools so I let them know I was interested in continuing.” “We have the most amazing teachers. The key, I think, is just Crawley has now spent the last five years at Veritas, and has supporting them and as long as they remain passionate about their been involved in several major changes at the school, including job, that will transfer to the students and build a passion about expansions to include pre-kindergarten and middle school. learning. Veritas has always been very strong as a school and we Veritas added Grade 8 in 2012 and Grade 9 in 2013. In 2014 want to make sure it stays strong.” they added pre-kindergarten in order to boost enrolment and help

NORTHERN CATHOLIC NE WS VOLUME XXV, NO.3 P A G E 15 Students learn about honey bees PRINCE RUPERT - Grade 8 students at Annunciation School were introduced to the art of making beeswax candles by their pastor, Father Terry Brock. He explained the importance of bees and their role in pollination and honey and wax production. Sadly, he said, many of us disregard bees and kill them indiscriminately when we are trying to get rid of dandelions and other weeds in our yards.

Some interesting bee trivia Grade 8 students at Annunciation School pose according to Father Terry: with candles they made  How many flowers are needed for honey bees to make one pound of honey? Two million.  How far do bees from one hive fly to produce one pound of honey? Over 55,000 miles. Long-time parishioner, Mary Shrubsall, poses next to Annunciation Parish’s  How much honey does the average worker bee make in a lifetime? 1 ½ Easter Candle which is made with bees teaspoons. wax  What liqueur is made with honey? Drambuie.

Bishop celebrates 3rd anniversary

Bishop Stephen Jensen celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral April 2, 2016. Priests who reside in the city concelebrated with him. The Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Cathedral hosted a breakfast for the Bishop and priests to honour Bishop Jensen’s 3rd Anniversary as the bishop of the PHOTOS BY: Arlene Zobl Diocese of Prince George. PHOTO BY: Armand Sadiwa The Diocese celebrates the Chrism Mass on March 14, 2016

Bishop Jensen blesses the Oil of Chrism presented Sr. Elizabeth Poilievre, FCJ, in the entrance to him by Father Louis Kwena, left. Father Venerando Sabacan leads the Chrism Mass procession for the Chrism Mass, read the PHOTO BY: Jeffrey Lunday entrance procession . first reading. PHOTO BY: Arlene Zobl PHOTO BY: Arlene Zobl

Knights of Columbus Honor Guard await the The oils are carried in procession by Fathers Miguel entrance procession outside Sacred Heart Rabino and Louis Kwena and catechumen Madison Cathedral prior to the Chrism Mass. Kordyban of St. Mary’s Parish. PHOTO BY: Jeffrey Lunday PHOTO BY: Arlene Zobl

Chrism altar servers: Father Rectorino Tolentino, Vicar General (far left) and Eucharist celebrated at the Chrism Mass. Bishop Stephen Jensen with the altar servers following the Chrism Mass. PHOTO BY: Jeffrey Lunday PHOTO BY: Jeffrey Lunday